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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
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
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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