Assistive Technology Community of Practice

Follow-Up Webinar

Janis Doneski-Nicol, M.S., CCC-SLP, ATP

Webinar Goal

This Assistive Technology Community of Practice Webinar will provide additional

feedback to AIVRS staff regarding assistive technology needs discussed in the live

community of practice.

Learning ObjectivesParticipants will be able to:

• Access the online Assistive Technology Community of Practice.

• Consider the HAAT Model

• Discuss a range of assistive technology tools and strategies specific to:• Low Vision

• Mobility

• Communication

Any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized that is

used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with

disabilities.

Community of Practice

• Assistive Technology Forum• Learning Braille

• Resources for Parents Who Are Visually Impaired

• More Updates to Come

This Presentation is designed in response to a request for information from AIVRS staff. The content of this

presentation is not intended to recommend or endorse specific resources, products, or companies who sell these products. Additional companies may also sell the same

or similar products. This presentation is intended to provide staff and consumers with an introduction to potential resources as they are considering assistive

technology tools and strategies.

• HAAT • Human

• Activity

• Assistive Technology

• Community of Practice• H – Low Vision

• A – Cutting Meats and Sewing

• AT –Options

• (Cook & Polgar, 2014)

Assistive Technology Model

• Before Assistive Technology• Ophthalmology and Optometric Evaluations

• Clinical Low Vision Evaluation

Low Vision and AT

• Increasing Size of Materials• Optical Aids

• Handheld, Stand, and Wearable Magnifiers

Low Vision and AT

• Increasing Size of Materials• Optical Aids

• Field Expanders

Low Vision and AT

• Increasing Size of Materials• Optical Aids

• Telescopes

• Monocular

Low Vision and AT

• Increasing Size of Materials• Optical and Nonoptical Aids

• High Intensity Lamps

• Lamps Combined with Magnification

Low Vision and AT

• Increasing Size of Materials• Electronic Aids

• CCTV or Video Magnifiers

Low Vision and AT

• Increasing Access to Materials• Nonoptical Aids

• Daily Living Aids

• Make Your Own Needle Threader• http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-a-grip-Needle-Threader/

• http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Needle-Threader/

Low Vision and AT

• Increasing Access to Materials• Nonoptical Aids

• High Contrast Objects

Low Vision and AT

• Additional Resources• Educational

• National Institute of Health

• https://nei.nih.gov/

• Assistive Technology

• https://nfb.org/technology-center

• http://www.perkinsproducts.org/store/en/

• https://www.enhancedvision.com/

• http://www.independentliving.com/

• http://www.humanware.com/en-usa/home

• http://www.freedomscientific.com/

• http://www.magnifyingaids.com/Hands_Free

Low Vision and AT

Low Vision AT

• Amazon.com

• Human – bilateral amputee

• Activity – using snow machine need backup mobility option

• Assistive Technology – ski sled options• http://www.disabledsportsusa.org/cross-country-skiing/

• http://enablingtech.com/

• http://www.dualski.com/en/solo-sitski/

• http://www.teamhoc.com/index.php#snowskiing

• Related Links• http://www.disabledsportsusa.org/

Mobility

• Human – Mobility Impairment

• Activity – Mobility Options Outside in Rugged Terrain

• Assistive Technology – Wheelchair Options• http://www.tigermedical.com/Products/WHEELEEZ-4--PVC-Beach-

Wheelchair__HMPROLLEEZ-4.aspx?gclid=Cj0KEQjwo_y4BRD0nMnfoqqnxtEBEiQAWdA126THszts2_dl3CmM8qiKvwD6Gxw_1NtgOfCnN-KdbggaAkdW8P8HAQ

Mobility

Mobility

• http://www.permobilus.com/m300.php

http://www.discovermymobility.com/store/personaltransportationvehicle/summit/hummerextreem/index.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwo_y4BRD0nMnfoqqnxtEBEiQAWdA120fi1sgxtpgfLj3Z4BAIG1Tggv2dzw-EpuH6SIjPbYgaAuV18P8HAQ

Mobility

• Human – Mobility Impairment

• Activity – Mobility Options Outside in Rugged Terrain

• Assistive Technology – Wheelchair Optionshttp://www.hexhog.com/

Mobility

Mobility

• http://www.rehabideas.com//product.php?id_product=57

http://www.trackchairextreme.com/

Mobility

Mobility

• Excellent Resource List• http://fyi.uwex.edu/agrability/files/2010/02/WheelChairs.pdf

RESNA.ORG

Communication

• Human – Communication Impairment following TBI

• Activity – Supplement communication with communication partners across environments

• Assistive Technology – Voice Output Communication Aid (VOCA) or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) System

Communication

• Speech-Language Pathologist evaluation and system trials

Communication

• Touch Chat with Word Power

• Website https://touchchatapp.com/apps

• Video Training https://touchchatapp.com/support/recorded-webinar

Communication

• Proloquo2Go

• Website• http://www.assistive

ware.com/product/proloquo2go

• Video• http://www.assistive

ware.com/e-learning/getting-started-proloquo2go-4

Communication

• ClaroCom• Website and Video

• http://www.claro-apps.com/clarocom/

Communication

• Verbally• Website

• http://verballyapp.com/index.html

Communication

• Prentke Romich Company• https://www.prentrom.com/

• Tobii Dynavox• http://www.tobiidynavox.com/

• Saltillo• https://saltillo.com/

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