PD Day at Overview

Assistive Technology Overview
Kathleen Samulski, Assistive Technology Consultant Wayne ATRC August 2, 2012 No handoutse-mail me for a copy of this Power Point
ATRCWHO ARE WE?

Who do we serve?
What do we do?
What do we offer? Lending library Workshops
Conduct your own AT evals post training

How do we support? www.resa.net/atrc
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AGENDA
Physical Disabilities
Written Expression Challenges

SETT Process Alternate options Resources: www.wayneatrc.weebly.com
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TYPES
Mobility Impairment
Upper/lower Limb
Manual Dexterity Coordination Graphomotor
Visual Impairment
Hearing Impairment
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SETT PROCESS
Student
What are the circumstances surrounding this student?

Environment Where is the student? Task
What does the student need to accomplish

Tool Ranging from low tech to high tech Assessment Forms http://www.joyzabala.com/Documents.html
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ALTERNATIVE #1: KEYBOARDING

One-handed typing
One-finger typing
Alternate keyboard Big keys Little keys High contrast
Stickers
Computer Portable Word Processor Auditory feedback Alternate layout to QWERTY Keyguards
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KEYBOARD
One Handed Typing F & J are home Helpful to texturize these keys Five Finger Typist One Finger Typing Alternate layouts are available Use sticky keys Smaller keyboard may be helpful Add word prediction
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BIG KEY KEYBOARDS
Big Keys Plus
EZ See
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SMALL KEY KEYBOARDS

WinMini iPod Touch
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PORTABLE WORD PROCESSORS

Long battery life
Extremely portable
Simple use No mouse necessary Turns on and off easily
Automatically saves files

Brands NEO, Alphasmart, Fusion, Forte
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KEYBOARDING PROGRAMS/DEVICES
Intellitools Computer DynaVox iPad Fusion AlphaSmart Neo Word prediction Text to speech
Wivic
Click n Type Swype on Android devices
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COMPUTER FOR KEYBOARDING

Desktop computer Netbook
Monitor and computer

Laptop Largest of portable computers Tablet Can be a slate Can write with a stylus Touch screen
Smallest of the portable computers

Approximately $300+ Lightweight Very small screen
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INCREASING WPM
Software Type to Learn Web-basedno sign in required
Powertyping Higher level Includes games
Maevis Beacon
Typing Instructor for Kids Ten Thumb Typing Tutor Many more
Peters Online Typing Tutor
Mid-level
Tutorial Practice
Devices
Neo
Fusion iPad
Built in program
Dance Mat Typing
Beginners
For younger children
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ALTERNATIVE #2: WORD PREDICTION

Reduce keystrokes SOLO 6: CoWriter
Speed up the process

Generate ideas Word bank writing Abbreviated expansion
Word Q
Classroom Suite Clicker
KMS=Kathleen Samulski
***See ATRC workshop schedule
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ALTERNATIVE #3: SCANNING

Types Single click Cause and effect Automatic Scan Single switch Click when choice appears Two step scanning One switch moves The other switch chooses Programs Classroom Suite Clicker 5 Kurzweil SOLO 6: CoWriter On screen keyboard
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR SWITCH ACCESS

Range of motion
Access pointwhich body part(s)

Amount of pressure Press and release versus press and hold Type of movement and degree of accuracy
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Types of Switches
Adjustable angle switch
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Types of Switches
Bright red light switch
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Types of Switches
Finger switch
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Types of Switches
Foot switch
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Types of Switches
Head Switch
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Types of Switches
Finger Isolation Switch
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Types of Switches
Eye blink switch
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ALTERNATIVE #4: TOUCH SCREEN

Onscreen keyboard iPod technology
Built in
Software programs Word bank
Tablet Computers
Touch Monitors Magic Touch
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ALTERNATIVE #5: SPEECH RECOGNITION

How it works Distinguishes voice Translates to text on the screen Control computer with voice Internet E-mail Applications Types of software Speech recognition in Microsoft Office Windows (XP, Vista, & 7) built in Speech Recognition
Speak Q
MacSpeech Dictate ViaVoice Dragon Dictation Dragon Naturally Speaking
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BEST PRACTICES FOR SPEECH RECOGNITION

Requires thorough training
Need ongoing support

Needs to be a part of the overall assistive technology plan Will not work well in isolation If student has written expression needs, there are numerous methods available to assist with writing
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ALTERNATIVE #6: ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS

Ease of Access
Ease of Access Center

Magnifier Narrator On-Screen Keyboard Dvorak 2 handed Right handed Left handed
Speech recognition
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EASE OF ACCESS
Ease of Access Center ClickAll programs from the start menu
Click Accessories folder

Click Ease of Access folder
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ACCESSIBILITY
Sticky Keys
Enables combination keys to be pressed one at a time

Filter Keys Filters out brief or repeated keystrokes Toggle Keys
Alerts the user with a sound whenever Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock keys are pressed
Mouse Keys Enables mouse features on the number pad
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Mouse Keys
Sticky Keys
Toggle Keys
Filter Keys
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Click sound Numeric keys
Click on keys
Hover on keys Scan through keys Text prediction Automatic launch
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ALTERNATIVE #7: PHYSICAL SUPPORTS

Mounts
Computer
iPad Keyboard Arm supports
Document holders
Page up Clip
Stylus Non-slip pad
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ALTERNATIVE #8: MICE

Head mouse
Trackball
Left-handed Joystick Touch mouse
Tap to click, double tap to double click

Slide to scroll Built in webcam: free download: www.cameramouse.org
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MOUSE AND CONTROL PANEL

Change settings in the control panel Slow down the mouse speed Adjust the pointer size Automatically snap pointer to dialogue boxes Click lock
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WHEN A STUDENT IS FASTER WITH A KEYBOARD VERSUS A MOUSE

Teach combination keys F1: Help
Ctrl A: select all

Ctrl C: copy Ctrl V: paste Ctrl X: cut
CTRL+ESC: Open Start menu

ALT+TAB: Switch between open programs ALT+F4: Quit program SHIFT+DELETE: Delete item permanently Windows Logo+L: Lock the computer (without using CTRL+ALT+DELETE)
Ctrl B: bold
Ctrl I: italicize Ctrl U: Underline F5: refresh
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SHIFT ARROW
Place the cursor at the ahead of the text to be selected
Hold the shift key

Use the arrow keys to designate the text to be selected Use right click or combo keys to cut or copy
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FACILITATING MOUSE USE

Shortcuts Pin frequently-used software to the Start Menu Create shortcuts for oftenused software to the desktop Right-click on the program Choose send to Zoom Scroll Hold the control key Scroll with mouse wheel
Zooms in
Zooms out
Select desktop as shortcut

Bookmark/Add to Favorites Favorite websites
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MORE MOUSE OPTIONS

Mouse Keys Mouth-controlled Joystick
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ALTERNATIVE #9: IPAD

Word Prediction Type-O Proloquo2Go Built-in
On-screen keyboard Touch screen Speech recognition Dragon Dictation Portable Text Messaging/iMessaging http://wayneatrc.weebly.com/ ipod-applications.html
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REDUCING THE STUFF

E-text Bookshare
Use e-text reader

Maximize space with one device with all books Take notes Organiztion Calendar Reminders To dos
Print disability
Physical Visual Organic reading disability Free e-text Free e-text reader software www.bookshare.org
E-mail
And on and on
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THANK YOU!
Please complete the evaluation
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ATRCWHO ARE WE?

Conduct your own AT evals post training

KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

Written Expression Challenges

KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

What are the circumstances surrounding this student?

What does the student need to accomplish

KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

ALTERNATIVE #1: KEYBOARDING

KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

BIG KEY KEYBOARDS

Big Keys Plus

KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

SMALL KEY KEYBOARDS

KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

PORTABLE WORD PROCESSORS

Automatically saves files

KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

COMPUTER FOR KEYBOARDING

Monitor and computer

Smallest of the portable computers

KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

Peters Online Typing Tutor

Dance Mat Typing

KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

ALTERNATIVE #2: WORD PREDICTION

Speed up the process

KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

ALTERNATIVE #3: SCANNING

KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

CONSIDERATIONS FOR SWITCH ACCESS

Access pointwhich body part(s)

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KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

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ALTERNATIVE #4: TOUCH SCREEN

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ALTERNATIVE #5: SPEECH RECOGNITION

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BEST PRACTICES FOR SPEECH RECOGNITION

Need ongoing support

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ALTERNATIVE #6: ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS

Ease of Access Center

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Click Accessories folder

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Enables combination keys to be pressed one at a time

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KATHLEEN SAMULSKI, AT CONSULTANT WAYNE ATRC

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Click sound Numeric keys

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