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Assistive Technology eTour @

As of 7th December 2016

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We would like to invite you to our assistive technology (AT) eTour

Our address:Tech Able Centre, Village Green, Enabling Village, 20 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 159053

Our opening hours: Mon – Fri 9am - 5pm

Located at the Enabling Village, Tech Able is an integrated assistive technology space that is jointly managed by SG Enable and SPD.

Some of the services we provide are:• Information and assistive technology training• Speech and mobility assessment, device modification services• Ideas for making the home and office friendly to person with disabilities

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Our objective for this eTour

…is to share with you some of the assistive technology (AT) available at our centre and hope that this will open up

possibilities for you, whether you are a person with disabilities or a caregiver or an educator of a person with disabilities.

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Always look at the person’s goal and abilities first…

• We would like to emphasise the usefulness and importance of first focusing on the task(s) the person wants to accomplish, his/her current abilities and environment instead of looking only at the AT device.

• We would like to encourage the person with disabilities to check with his/her therapist or attend an AT assessment at Tech Able for a prescription of AT solution first before making a purchase.

• Therapists in Tech Able can provide AT assessment and training. But please email (techable@sgenable.sg) us to make an appointment as we do not accept walk-in for assessment and training.

• The next two slides will provide a brief overview of the SETT framework which guide one in understanding and getting the appropriate AT for his/her respective use.

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Firstly, what is SETT framework?

Student/Self CentredEnvironmentally Useful, and

Task FocusedTool Systems

Abilities/ NeedsTOOLS

Achievement

What are the training requirement for

student/self, family and staff?

SETT Framework – start with the person first and you will find a suitable AT device

for every taskS

What is the student’s/self current

abilities?

What is the student’s/self special

needs?

What are the functional areas of concerns?

EWhat activities do other

people do that this student/self cannot

currently participate?

What assistive technology does the

student/self have access to or currently use?

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What specific tasks occur in the

environment?

What activities does the student/self needs to

accomplish?

TAre the tools being

considered on a continuum from no/low

to high tech?

Are the tools person centred and task

oriented and reflect the student’s/self current

needs?

What are the constraints and attributes of the physical/online environment?

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Finally, before we begin the eTour…• If you want to buy certain AT device but do not know where to go or if you can’t

find your desired AT device in these slides… You can drop us an email (techable@sgenable.sg). We can assist you to check

out the suppliers.

• Can I try out the device first before buying? You can loan one from Tech Able if it’s available and subjected to our

therapist’s recommendation. Do drop us an email first.

With suitable AT, you can achieve

independent living

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Pull Down Wardrobe Sliding Transfer Board Transfer Wheelchair

Swivel Seat Cushion

Home Automation System

Adapted Cutlery & Utensils

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AT displayed in the previous home setting photo with details 1

Pull Down WardrobeDescription: User can pull the clothes down to his/her desired levelSupplier: Hafele

BeasyTrans Transfer BoardDescription: User can use this to transfer from one place to another e.g. from bed to wheelchair.Supplier: MOSL

Transfer WheelchairDescription: Adjustable arm rests and wheels allows easy transfer.Supplier: Winner SG

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AT displayed in the previous home setting photo with details 2

Adapted Cutlery and UtensilsHere are some examples of adapted cutlery and utensils to assist users to partake their food and drink easily.

Top row from left to right:Sippy cup, food bumper.

Bottom row from left to right:Weighted bendable utensil holder, 3-d printed utensil holder, bendable utensil, T-grip bendable utensil.

Swivel Seat CushionDescription: Helps user to get in and out of a vehicle easily and turn around on the seatSupplier: The Golden Concepts

Home Automation SystemDescription: Helps user to control electronic appliances via mobile phone or desktopSupplier: L3 Homeation

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Additional AT which can facilitate independent living 1

Talking Alarm Clock with Temperature and HumiditySupplier: MOSL

Talking CalculatorSupplier: MOSL

T-Jacket, a wearable hug vestSupplier: T Ware

Liquid Level DetectorSupplier: MOSL

Phonak Roger Pen and MylinkDescription: A wireless microphone and receiver compatible with any hearing aid or cochlear implant with a T-coilSupplier: Sonova Singapore Pte Ltd

Comfort Digisystem Receiver and Transmittor Description: Enhances speech and filters out noiseSupplier: The Hearing Solution Group

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Additional AT which can facilitate independent living 2

Quickie 7 Rigid WheelchairSupplier: DNR Wheels

Pop ContainerDescription: The airtight lid seals with a push of a buttonSupplier: Howard Storage

Roll-a-RampSupplier: Greca Trading

SenSit Sensory ChairDescription: Sensory stimulating chair providing a sense of calm and security to usersSupplier: Avant Innovations (Australia)

28 Compartments Alarm Pill BoxSupplier: MOSL

Adaptive ClothingSupplier: Purple Thread

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Some possible AT for your bathroom…

Commode Wheelchair Description: Helps to make hygiene maintenance easier for usersSupplier: DNRWheels

Suction Grab BarSupplier: The Golden Concepts

Toilet Seat Arm RestSupplier: Britex

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AT/IT can assist you in your work too

Assistive Computer Software e.g. Dragon Dictate, Zoomtext

Alternative Input DevicesE.g. Air Mouse that allows computer

interface navigation with neck movement

Height Adjustable Work Station

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Assistive computer software

Dragon Naturally Speaking Speech Recognition SoftwareSupplier: Nuance

JAWS Screen ReaderSupplier: Pacific Vision

ZoomText Magnifier/ReaderDescription: A magnification and screen reading programSupplier: SAVH

OpenBook SoftwareDescription: Converts printed documents into electronic text format on your PCSupplier: Pacific Vision

The Grid 2 SoftwareDescription: Communication and computer access softwareSupplier: KYDZ International LLP

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ZoomText Keyboard for PCSupplier: SAVH

Alternative input devicesUser with difficulties using the conventional keyboard can consider alternative input devices like the following:

Jelly Bean TwistSupplier: Kydz

Tobii EyeMobileSupplier: Link Assistive

Focus 40 Blue Braille Note TakerSupplier: Pacific Vision

HIMS E-bot Pro MagnifierDescription: For both near and distance readingSupplier: Pacific Vision

Zono MouseDescription: Precision head mouse for users who cannot use ordinary mouseSupplier: Quha

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Height adjustable workstation & other possible AT devices for your

work

AD Height Adjustable WorkstationDescription: User can easily adjust the height of the table to suit his/her needs.Supplier: Technigroup

Viewplus Max Braille EmbosserDescription: Prints text as tactile brailleSupplier: SAVH

Braille Sense U2 MINIDescription: Portable Braille notetakerSupplier: Pacific Vision

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Examples of mobile apps which can provide AT support in your work or

daily activities

AllGoEasy, a website which recommends accessible places in SingaporeSource: AllGoEasy

MirrorNotes, a free speech-to-text mobile app to ease communication in situation where audio is limitedSource: www.chuadebao.com

Talk It, a mobile app that gives voice to people with speech disorderSource: Talk It

Avaz Australia - AAC App for Autism (Augmentative Picture Communication Software for Children with Special Needs)Source: Avaz, Inc

Be My Eyes, helping blind seeSource: Be My Eyes

Learn with Rufus, feelings and emotionsSource: Rufus Robot

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End of eTourWe are at the end of our eTour. What you saw in these slides are just some examples of AT in Tech Able. Do visit us at Enabling Village to find out more.

Other online resources from Tech Able:• Tech Able YouTube Channel for various videos on assistive technology <

click here>• Tech Able SlideShare for information from Tech Able <click here>• Tech Able Facebook for updates on trends and news on assistive technology

<click here>

Photo credits1. Home Automation System

• Fibaro2. Talking Alarm Clock with

Temperature and Humidity• MOSL

3. Talking Calculator• MOSL

4. Roger Pen and Mylink• FM and Hearing System

5. T Jacket• T Ware

6. Liquid Level Detector• MOSL

7. 28 Compartments Alarm Pill Box• MOSL

8. Quickie 7 Rigid Wheelchair• Quickie Wheelchair

9. Pop Container• Howard Storage

10. SenSit Sensory Chair• Active Mobility

11. Roll-a-Ramp• Greca Trading

12. Comfort Digisystem• The Hearing Solution Group

13. Adaptive Clothing• Purple Threads

14. Dragon NaturallySpeaking• Nuance

15. JAWS Screen Reader• Pacific Vision

16. OpenBook• Pacific Vision

17. ZoomText• SAVH

18. Grid 2 Software• Think Smartbox

Photo credits19. Jelly Bean Twist Switch

• Kydz20. Focus 40 Blue Braille Notetaker

• Pacific Vision21. HIMS E-Bot Pro Magnifier

• Pacific Vision22. Tobii EyeMobile

• Link Assistive23. Zoomtext Large Print Keyboard

• Zoomtext24. AD Height Adjustable Workstation

• Technigroup25. Learn with Rufus

• Rufus Robot26. Be My Eyes

• Be My Eyes27. Talk it

• Talk It

27. MirrorNotes• www.chuadebao.com

28. AllGoEasy• AllGoEasy

29. Avaz Australia AAC App• Avaz, Inc