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2010: Assistive Technology Update

Suzanne G. Kitchen, Senior Consultant

Teresa Goddard, Consultant

Assistive Technology Update

Overview Define Assistive Technology (AT) Identify Various Hi-tech and Lo-tech AT Learn to Choose AT Using “Feature-matching”

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What is assistive technology?

any item or piece of equipment that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities

software or hardware hi-tech or lo-tech complex or simple

Assistive Technology Update

Hi-tech “Oldies” But “Goodies”

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Lo-tech “Oldies” But “Goodies”

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Software As Accommodation

Screen magnification Screen reading Word prediction Grammar correction Speech to text Scheduling Portable software on USB

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Proloquo2go Speak it! 2 Dragon Dictation

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Apps as Accommodation

Low Tech Concentration Aids

Memory Aids

Noise-canceling Devices

Alertness Devices

Think about the user’s needs! Identify device features, given the user’s needs &

specific task to be performed. Look for all devices that have those features. Choose device based on which has the best features

to help efficiently/effectively perform the specific task. Factor in: Cost, Availability, Compatibility

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Choose AT: Feature-Matching

Let’s try “feature-matching!”

Kindle 2 Adjustable font size Text to speech Plays audio files Basic Beta Web Browser Built in QWERTY Keyboard Read e-books on multiple devices Free wireless

Let’s try “feature-matching!”

Nook Adjustable font size Plays audio files Basic beta Web browser Touch screen keyboard Icon based navigation Games Free wireless

Ask a JAN consultant Look for products using SOAR Contact a State Assistive Technology Project Contact the Computer/Electronic Accommodations

Program

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Find out more about AT

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http://AskJAN.org

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http://AskJAN.org/SOAR

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http://AskJAN.org/cgi-win/TypeQuery.exe?735

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http://www.tricare.mil/cap

Questions

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Email: jan@askjan.org

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Teresa Goddard

goddard@jan.wvu.edu

Suzanne Gosden Kitchen

gosden@jan.wvu.edu

Contact us!