Assistive Technology

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Assistive Technology

• Presentation for InTech
• Georgia Project
• for Assistive Technology

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Introduction
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Assistive Technology

• Any device or process that
• assists a person with a disability
• to do something that would
• otherwise be difficult or
• impossible to accomplish.

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Common examples of assistive technology.


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Who Uses Assistive Technology?

• Students with.
• Sensory Impairments
• Orthopedic Impairments
• Learning Disabilities
• Intellectual Impairments
• Other Health Impairments

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EducationalAssistive Technology
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Adapted Toys and Games
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Aids for Daily Living
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Aids for Hearing Impaired Students
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Aids for Visually Impaired Students
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Augmentative Communication
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Learning Aids
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Computer Adaptations

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Computer Adaptations.

• Adapted Input Devices/Systems
• Adapted Output Devices/Systems
• Adapted Software

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Computer Input Adaptations

• Adaptive Pointing Devices
• Hand-held pointers
• Mouth sticks
• Head pointers

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• Keyboard Adaptations
• Key-guard
• Tactile locator dots and cue stickers
• Speech feedback
• Keyboard Utilities

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Keyboard Alternatives

• Enlarged keyboards
• Mini keyboards
• Touch screens
• On-screen keyboards
• Micro-switch interface
• Voice recognition software
• Braille input

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Mouse Alternatives

• Trackball
• Trackpad
• Joystick
• Headmouse
• Mindmouse

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Adapted Computer Output

• Utility Applications
• Screen Enlargement Programs
• Talking Word Processors
• Screen Reading Programs
• Braille Embossers

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Examples of Adapted Software

• CoWriter
• Write Outloud
• available from Don Johnston (www.donjohnston.com)

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Federal Mandates

• IDEA
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
• ADA

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Where do you go for help?

• Local school
• Special education teachers
• Special education coordinator
• GPAT

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What is Georgia Project for Assistive Technology?

• Federally funded project of the Georgia
  Department of Education
• Provides a range of technical support services in
  the area of assistive technology to local school
  systems

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The GPAT Mission...

• To enhance local expertise in assistive
  technology
• To ensure that students with disabilities have
  access to assistive technology devices and
  services

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Questions? www.gpat.org
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CSU-Regional Assistive Technology Specialist

• Laura Nichols M.S.
• 706-565-3647
• nichols_laura_at_colstate.edu