Assistive Technology
Types of AT Devices b Low-tech – non-electrical eg pencil grip b High-tech – computerised systems eg voice recognition system b No-Tech – Human Assistance (PA), Family, Friends etc
Miscellaneous Examples of AT b Aids for Daily Living >> Clocks >> Day Clock b WALL CLOCK WITH DAY & DATE The Wall Clock with Day & Date is a calendar clock designed for use with individuals with Alzheimer's disease, cognitive disabilities, brain injury, or memory disabilities. The rectangular clock dispays the day of the week, the date, and
>> Housekeeping >> Shopping Bag Handle 4. EZ CARRY EZ Carry is a shopping bag handle or carrier designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities or arthitis or for seniors. This handle has an ergonomic, contoured grip and supports up to 50 punds in plastic shopping bags. . [
>> Controls >> Environmental Control Unit The Companion Remote Control unit, model HC 1800 C, is a remote environmental control unit designed for use by individuals with mobility or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. Using infrared and radio frequency technology, the unit can.
Recreation >> Garden Handtools >> Lightweight Garden Tool 1. FISKARS NYGLASS HAND TOOLS Fiskars Nyglass Hand Tools are a set of short handled garden tools designed for use by individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, or other upper extremity disabilities resulting in limited hand strength. The set includes a cultivator, trowel
Housekeeping >> Powered Door Opener for Trash Receptacle with Swinging Door 1. I-OPENR The I-Open. R is a powered door opener for a trash receptacle with a swinging door designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. Usable in the home or in restaurants, food courts, and other
>> Housekeeping >> Programmable Floor Washer 1. SCOOBA FLOOR WASHING ROBOT The Scooba Floor Washing Robot is a programmable floor washer designed for use by individuals with mobility or upper extremity disabilities. This unit uses prepares, cleans, and dries sealed hardwood, tile and linoleum flooring. The device prepares
>> Blind and Low Vision >> Voice Output Calculator 18. MODIFIED CANON TALKING DESKTOP BUSINESS CALCULATOR (MODEL CP 1213 DM) The Modified Canon Talking Desktop Business Calculator, model CP 1213 DM, is a voice output calculator designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This modified version of the Canon business calculator speaks entries and totals
>> Blind and Low Vision >> Voice Output Microwave Oven 3. TEMO TALKING MICROWAVE OVEN (MODELS 87106 & 87108) The Temo Talking Microwave Oven is a voice output microwave oven designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. In addition to a talking control panel, this microwave has a notched knob to set cooking times. Speech output can be in. . .
>> Recreation >> Board Games >> Voice Output G 2. EXPLORER GLOBE The Explorer Globe is a voice output globe with interactive educational games designed for children with learning disabilities or low vision. When a spot on the globe is touched with a special pen, facts in selected categories are spoken with a clear. . .
Computer Input b Conventional Input Methods b Alternatives to Keyboard Input b Alternatives to Mouse Input by Switch b Voice Recognition
Alternative Keyboards b Alternative Keyboard Layout • Qwerty • Alphabetic • Dvorak Keyboard/frequency of use b Specialised Keyboards • Microsoft Natural Keyboard • Ergonomic Keyboard b Expanded/mini Keyboard
Maltron Ergonomic Keyboard
Maltron keyboard
Infra-red Keyboard
Infra-red Keyboard
BAT Keyboard
Intelli-keyboard
Mini-Keyboards
Tash Mini keyboard & keyguard
Cherry Mini Keyboard
Keyguards
Mouse Alternatives b Alternative Pointing devices • Trackballs • joysticks • Touch Pads b Head Mouse b Mouse Emulation b Touch Screen b Screen Hotspots
Logitech Marble mouse
Touchpad
Joystick Mouse Penny and Giles Joystick Plus
Penny and Giles Tracker
Trackerball Penny and Giles Trackball Plus
Zygo Head Mouse Head
Augmentative Alternative Communication
Lightwriter
Message Mate 20
Big Mack
Digivox
Touchpad PC
Environmental Control
Remote controls
Remote telephone set
X-10 Technology
Switch Access b Single/Double Switch Input b On Screen Keyboards b Morse Code
Voice Recognition b Discrete/Continuos b Text Input b Hands Free b Successful Use • • Speech Consistency literacy Skills Familiar with PCs Patience!!!!
Software Utilities b Microsoft Accessibility Features b Abbreviation Expansion b Word Prediction b Macros b Maths Tools
Accessibility Options b “Sticky Keys” b “Filter Keys” b “Toggle Keys” b “Mouse Keys” b “Easy Access” - for Macintosh
Microsoft Accessibility Wizard
Microsoft Magnifier
Abbreviation Expansion b Abbreviation Expansion is a method by Which maximum input may be obtained by assigning a letter/s to pre-stored phrases or sentences
The Question is! “When technology removes limitations, what we as individuals with disabilities can do depends strictly upon our abilities, training and experience. ” Frank Bowe (U. S. )
Access Issues b Hand Dexterity b Mobility b Communication b Visual b Hearing b Learning
Hand Dexterity b Keyguards b Alternative Keyboards b Alternative Mice b Accessibility Features
Hand Dexterity Cont’d b Dragon Naturally Speaking • (Sound Card) • Noise b Text Help (Word Prediction) b On Screen Keyboards (NT-Future)
Mobility b Physical Access to the Lab b Accessible Toilet b Height Adjustable Tables b Infra-Red Keyboards/Mice b Radio Mikes
Communication b Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices b Specialised Software to link AAC device to Pc b Training for Staff on Communication skills
Visual b Magnification • Zoomtext Level 1 • Zoomtext Level 2 - speech output b Text Reader • Jaws b Kurzweil 1000 • Scan & Read Text
Hearing b Active Window – Flashing b Fire Alarm/Time Up
Learning b Voice Recognition b Reading Software/Hardware • Text Help • Kurzweil 3000
So many Examples of Assistive Technology b So what is it? b Are there formal Definitions? b The following are some major definitions
Definition of Assistive Technology Device: Any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially, off the shelf, modified or customised that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. (Technical assistance to the States act in U. S. )
Definitions of Assistive Technology b International ISO-9999 standard : Any product, instrument, equipment or technical system used by a disabled or elderly person, made specially or existing on the market, aimed to prevent, compensate, relive or neutralize the deficiency, the inability of the handicap. --technical and device orientated definition
Definitions of Assistive Technology b A. Cook and S. Hussey (Cook and Hussey, 95) : assistive Technology as a broad range of devices, technical aids, strategies, services, practices, with the main objective of improving the quality of life of the disabled and the elderly. - a broader approach
Definitions of Assistive Technology b European HEART definition : the ultimate objective of AT is to contribute to the effective enhancement of the lives of people with disabilities and elderly people, helping to overcome and solve their functional problems, reducing dependence on others, and contributing to the integration into the families and society. - outcome perspective
What are the major concerns of AT b Since it involves manufactured products the following are key aspects
Assistive Technology Field b Research b Development b Production b Trade b Finance b Service Delivery b Usage
Research & Development b R&D contains research and development activities in science and engineering. R&D can be seen as the practice of experimentation and the creation of new products and services. (Wagner and Yezil, 1999)
Production & Trade b Big AT Companies – manufacture in low cost countries and assemble the products in Western Europe b SME’s niches in the AT market b Trade similar
Service Delivery b A lot of countries are medical orientated
Web Resources b Physical disabilities www. crc. ie www. atireland. ie (future) b Hearing impairments www. nadp. ie b Visual impairments www. ncbi. ie b Dyslexia www. iol. ie/~acld www. dyslexia-inst. org. uk b Education www. scoilnet. ie
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