presented by: vicki souter and stuart jones assistive technology expo 09-28-2012
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Assistive Technology for Kansans: AT for Memory, Organization, and Safety
Presented by: Vicki Souter and Stuart JonesAssistive Technology Expo 09-28-2012
Overview of Statewide Technology Program Assistive technology categories Assistive technology solutions for Memory,
Organization, and Safety.
Roadmap
Lead agency is the KU Lifespan Institute at Parsons◦ Each state and territory has a Technology Act Program◦ All statewide AT programs provide four core services
(device borrowing, device demonstration, device refurbish and reuse, financing activities) in addition to product information, public awareness, and training
Statewide AT Expo, training workshops ATK Device Loan System Kansas has five AT Access Sites and one
affiliate office
Assistive Technology for Kansans
Western AT Access Site, NW Educational Service Center, Oakley SW Kansas sector, Families Together, Garden City, 620-276-3488
North Central AT Access Site, OCCK, Salina South Central AT Access Site, SKIL, Wichita Northeast AT Access Site, RCIL, Topeka SE AT Access Site, SKIL, Parsons Management, Kansas University Center on Disabilities – Parsons
AT Access Sites & Affiliate Locations
800-KAN DO IT 800-526-3648
ATK Advisory Council composed of a simple majority of consumers, family members along with State Agency representatives◦ Seeking individuals who use AT and/or family
members from NE, SC and NC Kansas regions Kansas Health Policy Authority Kansas Infant Toddler Services Kansas Rehabilitation Services Kansas Council on Developmental
Disabilities Kansas AgrAbility (K-State)
ATK’s Partnerships include:
Vision◦ Screen reader software◦ True color, full spectrum lighting◦ Portable and handheld magnification devices◦ Talking and LCD display watches, health devices,
thermometers Hearing
◦ Assistive listening and FM devices◦ Portable, digital devices with text support (CAP
phones, cell phones, Ubi Duo)◦ Alarm clocks with light signals
Wide range of AT Solutions to Meet Individual Needs . . .
There are many low and high tech solutions for both issues.
These devices can be used for several applications with individuals with disabilities including:
Traumatic Brain InjurySenior citizensCognitive and Developmental Delays
Memory and Safety Aids
AT Devices for Memory/OrganizationLow tech picture and Icon remindersLook & Cook Cookbook
Step-by step picture cookbook 50.001-800-327-4269
Visual Schedules and routinesThese can be made through Mayor Johnson Board Maker or Writing with symbols
AT Devices for Memory/Organization
Smart Shopper Grocery List Electronic Organizer
Voice Recognition Software Allows Vocal Input Of Grocery List, Print-Out List with Built-In Thermal Printer / Categorized Lists
$42.00www.smartshopperusa.com
AT Devices for Memory/Organization
VoiceCue Holds up to 5 messages Set clock to play-back
messages at set times $40 1-800-327-4269 www.attainmentcompa
ny.com
AT Devices for Memory/Organization
Unit Price: $24.95
Six Minute Six Button Message Recorder Box
AT Devices for Memory/Organization
1 Key + 1 Flat/Wallet "Combo" Set- $2495
Key & Wallet Finders by Find One, Find Allwww.FindOneFindAll.com
AT Devices for Memory/Organization
Vibrating Pager • 12 Alarms • Wear it on the belt or in pocket• Under $50.00
Shake Awake Products LLCPO Box 1124Great Falls, VA 22066 [email protected]/Fax: 703.757.5775 Toll Free: 1.888.60-AWAKE
Automatic Faucet Control
Replaces existing aerator
Touching the wand will turn water on – no contact shuts water off
$15
1-800-752-3238 www.alzstore.com
AT Devices for Safety /Memory
AT Devices for Safety /MemoryMed-E-Alert Automatic Pill
Dispenser with Alarm
$99.00 To order 1-800-522-6294TTY 1-631-752-0738
AT Devices for Safety /Memory
Bushnell BackTrack 36-0050 Portable Navigator
$50.00 Avg. Price www.bushnell.com
Small GPS units◦ Spark Nano
http://www.brickhousesecurity.com/covert-small-gps-tracking-device.html
$299.95 (does not include service plan) Extremely rugged, extremely sensitive GPS tracker
◦ Amber Alert GPS https://www.amberalertgps.com/ $379.00 (works with cellphone with mapping or GPS
capabilities) Safe zone, SOS button, speed alert, temperature alert, bread crumbing,
destination alert, voice monitoring
AT Devices for Safety /Memory
Telephone Access◦ Fotodialer– preprogram up to 24 individuals or
contacts (friends, emergency, medical), plugs into existing telephone http://www.alzstore.com/index.html $79.95
◦ Possible funding option, Kansas TAP http://www.kansastap.org/
◦ Memo Minder – holds 20 – 30 seconds of a preprogrammed message for emergency purposes http://www.vtk.com.hk/rec_903.html Approximately $5 - $10.00
AT Memory and Safety
Tango◦ Device with preprogrammed symbols sorted by times of
day, common settings. Voices and vocabulary are tailored by gender, age and mobility. Allows user to generate novel messages, imports pictures for new vocabulary.
◦ http://www.dynavoxtech.com/products/tango/ Proloquo2Go
◦ Software downloaded to an iTouch or iPhone that provides 7,000 preprogrammed messages that can be combined for voice output. Allows novel messages to be typed. Photos can be uploaded. ◦ http://www.proloquo2go.com/
AT Devices for Safety /Memory
Solutions for outings with children who wander or dash off◦ Child Locator & Child Locator Alert
www.mypreciouskid.com/child-locator.html $29.99 - $39.99
◦ Non-audible solutions: Lost & Found Child Tatoos, Kid Dog Tags, Velcro ID Bracelets www.mypreciouskid.com/child-locator.html $29.99 - $39.99
AT Devices for Safety
Electronic warning devices for the home◦ Talking Motion Detective – monitors up to 6 areas
and provides warning to caregiver as well as a message to the individual http://www.alzstore.com/index.html $152.95
◦ Floor mat with wireless remote alarm – sets off remote alert so caregiver is aware the individual got out of bed http://www.alzstore.com/index.html $274.95
AT Devices for Safety
AT Devices for Safety
Safety Features Wireless security
Home Security Systems◦ Multiple camera video allows you
to know when your kids come and go, if aging parents are safe
◦ Control security, thermostats, lighting, locks, etc from smartphone, tablet or computer (wi-fi – no hardwire installation)
◦ Added benefit of home security, fire/smoke/carbon monoxide monitoring plus the monthly fees are usually offset by savings on your home owner’s insurance Booth 26: Protection 1for examples
Devices that prohibit access to cupboard contents or rooms/spaces that are off limits◦ Confounding door lock – no key required, rotate
and pull door-jamb blocker on in-swinging door http://www.alzstore.com/index.html $27.95
◦ Invisible cabinet lock – lock mounts inside the door, magnetic “key” placed on outside of door to release the lock http://www.alzstore.com/index.html $17.95
AT Devices for Safety
Vicki [email protected]
Stuart Jones [email protected]
1-800 Kan Do It for more information 1-800 526-3648
Questions, Comments . . .