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Easterseals Crossroads Assistive Technology Service Overview
Brian Norton ATP, CEAS Director of Assistive Technology Easterseals Crossroads
www.EasterSealsTech.com
Today's Presentation• Provide overview of Assistive Technology Services
• INDATA Project • Clinical AT Services
• Talk about Assistive Technology • What it is? Why it is important? It’s purpose?
• Answer your questions and discuss how we might be a better resource for you and your clients
INDATA Project - Federally Funded Grant
2 Overall Goals
Get people’s hands on assistive technology
Spread the word about assistive technology
Spreading the Word about Assistive Technology
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Education and Outreach Activities5
Information & Referral888-466-1314
AT HourOnehour(orso)
talkswithhands-onATexperiences
Guest LecturesLectureatseveral
ofIndiana’sCollegesandUniversiHes
Full Day Training4-5Hmes/yearwithstreaming
Social MediaBlog,YouTube,Facebook,TwiRer,Pinterest
PodcastsATUpdateAccessibilityMinuteATFAQ
Getting People’s Hand on Assistive Technology
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Device Demo and Lending Library• Demos
• 20-30 minute “test drives” • No Recommendations
• On-Line Lending Library • 2500+ items • 30 day loans
• Library Purpose • Assist in Decision Making • Serve as a loaner during device repair or waiting on Funding • Provide a short-term accommodation
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The INDATA Depot• Computer Recycling
• Accept donated computers • Wiped of all previous data and refurbished • Install Windows 10 and Microsoft Office
• Assistive Technology Recycling • Video magnifiers and other AT devices • Equipment sanitized and repaired
• Who qualifies? • Resident of Indiana • Documentation of disability
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Alternative Financing Program (AFP)• What is it?
• Low-interest, extended term financial loans
• $500-$35,000
• What can it be used for? • Adaptive Vehicles • Home Modifications • Aids for Daily Living • Mobility Aids • Hearing aids • iPads • Computers • And much, much, more!
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Available through a partnership betweenEaster Seals Crossroads and STAR Financial.
• Who qualifies? • Indiana Residents • Documented of disability
Clinical Assistive Technology ProgramStarted in 1979
• Blind Services Grant • Rehab Engineering Grant • Workplace accommodations
Grant
Disabilities • All Inclusive
• Physical • Cognitive • Sensory • Developmental
Ages • All Ages • Children and Adults
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Locations • Home • School • Workplace
Statewide services • All 92 counties in Indiana
Qualifications • RESNA Certified (ATP) • ACBIS Certified (CBIS) • The Back School Certified (CEAS) • CARF Accredited • Multi-Disciplinary Service Offering
Clinical Assistive Technology Services• Evaluation - A qualified assistive technology professional meets with an
individual to determine their Assistive Technology needs as they relate to employment, education or community living. Typically takes 4-6hrs and results in a detailed and structured report that includes recommended equipment, training or other services
• Consultation - Like an evaluation, but typically shorter in nature and less comprehensive, this services allows for brief interventions by a qualified assistive technology professional. Reports typically take the form of a memorandum and focus on a single aspect of an individual or organization’s needs.
• Training - This is an essential part of the accommodation process, and our staff offer individualized training designed to teach the user how to use their technology on the job, at home or in school. In 2012 we expanded our training to include on-line instruction.
• Support - Our staff are well trained in supporting a number of Assistive Technology devices and software, and we offer a 24-hour technical support line (317.466.2013 or 888.466.1314) for users of Assistive Technology to receive support around the clock.
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What is Assistive Technology?12
GenerictermfordevicesandmodificaHonsthathelppeopleovercomeorremovebarrierscreatedbytheirdisability.
Anydeviceorsystemthatallowsapersonwithadisabilitytoperformatasktheywouldotherwisebeunabletodo.
Assistive Technology - What is the big deal
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ForpersonswithoutdisabiliHes,technologymakesthingseasier.- Alarmclocks,coffeemakers,smartphones,computers,etc.
ForpersonswithdisabiliHes,technologymakesthingspossible.
Goal of Assistive Technology14
• Increaseefficiencyand/oreffecHveness• DecreasedegeneraHvenatureofdisability• Allowspeopletostayorreturntotheirhomeorworkplace
• Supportorreplaceskillslostoralteredbyillness,diseaseoraccident
• Avoidinjury• Increaseindependence
High Tech - Low Tech - No Tech 15
High
Low
No
AT generally falls into two categories
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INPUT
OUTPUTPhysicalImpairmentsLearningDisabiliHes
VisionImpairmentsHearingImpairmentsLearningDisabiliHes
AT Equipment for Vision Impairment
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AT Equipment for Mobility Impairments
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AT Equipment for Learning Impairments19
AT Equipment for Hearing Impairments20
AT Equipment for Play21
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If you have AT questions, we have answers!
888-466-1314
www.EasterSealsTech.com
TheINDATAProjectatEasterSealsCrossroads4740KingswayDriveIndianapolis,IN46205
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