COTE Tour 2017 Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC) & Center for Community Partnerships (CCP) Presented by: emily clemons

Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC): An Overview

Definition of Assistive Technology A broad range of devices, services, strategies and practices that aid in assisting individuals with disabilities. An AT device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. -Cook & Hussey Positioning Mobility Augmentative and alternative communication Computer access Adaptive environments Instructional aids

Assistive Technology Resource Center(ATRC) Mission of ATRC is to ensure equal access to technology and electronic information for CSU students and employees with disabilities. Services include: Assessments, Training, Equipment Loans, Resources, Accommodations Consultation and Education regarding ergonomic, ADA, and universal design considerations in technology environments Assistance with making programs, information and course material accessible for students Experiential learning of AT for OT Students Assessments and Trainings to determine the best AT based on the student’s need. PDF examples- saved as an image, AT can’t read it – scan it into a program to make it readable by AT

ATRC Interaction with OT Department OT graduate student learning opportunities Win – win arrangement: ATRC gets the hard work of excellent students and the OT students get real world experience! 3 OT graduate students/ year Level I and Level II Fieldwork students Thesis advising related to AT topics

ATRC Interaction with the OT Curriculum Assistive technology content: Labs/lectures are embedded across the coursework Open Lab exists for student use Service learning activities – students bring community members into the ATRC

Intake with scheduled appointment ATRC 3-step Process 1. Intake with scheduled appointment 2. Assessment of AT 3. Training on AT Referral from RDS and PT Intake with scheduled appointment Assessment: explore AT options, schedule library orientation Training: further, in depth training

Students with disabilities who may benefit from services at the ATRC Non-apparent disabilities Examples: Learning Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum, Mental Health Sensory Examples: Blind/low vision, Hearing Impairment Physical Examples: Neurological, Orthopedic, Cumulative Trauma This is NOT limited to just these disabilities! Neurological – SCI, CVA, MS, CP Ortho – arthritis, amputees, congenital anomalies, broken wrist

AT to support performance and participation in Educational Occupations Reading Alternative formats: audio and/or visual formats, braille Text to speech programs Built-in software on Macs and Windows Examples: mp3, Read and Write Writing Speech recognition software Spelling and grammar software Word prediction and vocabulary features Paper organization These are some examples of ways we support students – but there is definitely many more options that can be customized to the student’s needs!

AT to support performance and participation in Educational Occupations (continued) Studying Highlighting features, masking, vocabulary lists Note-taking and Classroom Participation Digital recorders Livescribe Pen – syncs audio and visual Apps for tablets and smartphones Captioning and FM Systems Portable magnifiers

AT to support performance and participation in Educational Occupations (slide 3 of 3) Accessing the Computer Alternative keyboards (one-handed, split keyboard, enlarged) Alternative or ergonomic mice (trackball, vertical mouse, touchpad) Positioning (adjustable tables, chairs, foot and wrist rests) Test Taking Use of any of the above features and more to help with tests! Time Management and Organization Checklists and day planners, phone apps, Google calendars, and more!

Check out our websites: Questions? Check out our websites: www.atrc.colostate.edu http://accessibility.colostate.edu/ See our website for great resources on previous trainings and presentations as well as links and guides to many of our software and hardware.  THANK YOU 

Center for Community Partnerships (CCP)

CCP Embodies the CSU Three Part Mission and CSU-OT Vision CSU Mission: Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States and the world. CSU-OT Vision: CSU-OT is a magnet that attracts and grows future leaders of occupational therapy in the state, nation and world through exemplary integrated programs of education, research and community outreach and service that meet real world occupational needs.

Programs Bridge Program Community-Based Occupational Therapy Empowerment Course New Start for Student Veterans Opportunities for Postsecondary Success Restoring Effective Sleep Tranquility in College Veterans with Service Related Injuries (REST) Supported Employment Women Veterans' Yoga Project

Education CCP has a multitude of experiential learning opportunities in real-world, community based settings. CCP accepts OT students for the following activities: Level I FW Level IIB FW OT661 Mentors Hires students as mentors for OPS and Empowerment CCP staff have also been guest lecturers for CSU OT courses, including assisting with panels or providing information/consultation for OT 631. In addition, we have worked with other academic programs, such as Social Work, to take student interns. We also have contracts with other Universities to accept Level IIB students during the academic year when CSU students are not typically doing Level II placements.

Education (continued) Fieldwork students/interns typically work with: All supported employment programs with DVR and FGI Opportunities for Post-secondary Success* Empowerment* Project Search* * Dependent on time of year and available caseload

Research The following outcomes measures are incorporated into multiple programs: Demographic information (including employment outcomes and CSU graduation/retention rates) Goal Attainment Scaling Self-advocacy scale Intervention outcomes

Research (continued) Current Research Projects: REST: Insomnia severity index, stress and anxiety scales, engagement in meaningful activities and more (Dr. Aaron Eakman) New Start: Self Advocacy Scale, demographics, goal attainment scaling and more (Dr. Aaron Eakman and Adam Kinney) OPS: Goal Attainment Scaling, self-advocacy, work readiness skills, demographic outcomes, and more (Dr. Patti Davies) Empowerment: Self-advocacy scale, demographic outcomes, quality of life, self-determination (Dr. Patti Davies)

Service and Outreach CCP is the direct Service and Outreach arm of the OT department guided by the mission to support the inherent dignity, potential and full participation of all people. We have been providing occupation-based services for students at CSU, as well as community members for over 30 years and are viewed across the state, region and nation as leaders in best practices for community based interventions for individuals with disabilities. We maintain numerous relationships with community stakeholders to facilitate success of the individuals we serve. We have a practice-based research philosophy, basing our current research initiatives on the needs of the individuals we serve or our current service delivery models.

Questions? Please check out CCP’s website: http://www.ccp.chhs.colostate.edu/index.aspx