November 16, 2012

We need a volunteer to take some notes for us during this presentation. Don’t worry, this is not a test to see how well you take notes! You won’t be graded. (Can we bribe you with some candy??) Google image: note.png

Define occupational therapy Define assistive technology Identify assistive technology Apply assistive technology to a person FILL YOUR BELLIES WITH CANDY!!!

The Occupational Therapy Department at CSU exists to optimize human performance and participation in everyday occupations and contexts across the lifespan. Google image from: blythedale.org Google image from: uscmarketplace.com

A broad range of devices, services, strategies and practices that aid in assisting individuals with disabilities. An AT device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. -Cook & Hussey Computer Access Environmental control units CommunicationPower Mobility

ECU description ECU demo

Echo Pen or LiveScribe Pen – one example of assistive technology in the classroom Records audio of the classroom lecture and records notes at the same time! You can go back and check what was said when you took a specific note! From Google images

Technology can serve two major purposes: helping and teaching. Reading Writing Note-taking Test-taking Accessing computers and technology

The ATRC’s goal is to increase student participation in school-related activities and enhance academic performance through AT supports.

Individuals with low vision or blind: Zoomtext software Acrobat Large Print and Braille Labels for keyboard Portable magnifiers Tactile key indicators Refreshable Braille Keyboard Screen Readers – JAWS Individuals who have limited hearing: FM system Pocket Talker Captioning

Individuals with physical disabilities (i.e. spinal cord injury, Multiple Sclerosis, neurological issues): Head Pointers (WiVik) Dragon Naturally Speaking SEE Ryan’s Demo!! Cognitive disabilities (i.e. traumatic brain injury): Read and Write WYNN

Individuals with Cumulative Trauma Disorders (i.e. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome): Hardware Ergonomic keyboards Ergonomic mice Wrist pads Adjustable tables Document holders Adjustable monitors Software Word completion and word prediction software Dictation software

Try some scenarios yourselves! Feel free to explore any of the software or hardware Thank you!!