Electronic Memory and Prompting Aids Dr. Sherril York Oklahoma ABLE Tech Dr. Therese Willkomm ATECH Services
Why Are We Here? Describe a variety of electronic memory and prompting aids currently available Explore features of these devices and how to manipulate those features for use by persons with disabilities
Types of Memory Aids Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) General purpose reminders Medication reminders Watches Smartphones
What Are PDAs? Electronic organizers Small handheld computers
PDAs and User Challenges Fine Motor Small device Small controls Vision Small screen Small identifiers Hearing Auditory alarms only Memory Device loss Navigation Data entry
Types of PDAs Handhelds and Palms Keyboard based Voice interfaced Braille based
Features of PDAs Size Data Entry Operating Systems Display Software-Personal Information Management (PIM)
Size Handheld--larger, heavier Palm--smaller, lighter Laptop--e.g., Dana
Data Entry Touchpad/stylus (Palms, Pocket PC) Keyboard (Treo, Dana, added keyboards)
Operating Systems Palm OS Most current v.5.2 Palm, works both platforms Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 PocketPC, Windows only
Displays Color/monochrome Pixel resolution Reflective or backlit Writing surface
PIM Calendar or date book Contact or address book To do list/diary Reminders and alarms Memos and note taking
PIM Calendar or date book Contacts/address book
Organizing Tasks To Do List Priorities Due dates Completion tasks
Reminders and Alarms System alarms and sounds Calendar reminders Audio Visual Tactile
Entering Data On screen keyboard Special writing areas and alphabets Handwriting recognition InfraRed External keyboards Voice recording
On screen Keyboard
Memo or Note taking Transcriber Letter recognizer Block recognizer Graffiti Graffiti II JOT
External Keyboards
Recording Capabilities
Third party software 2 : Pickup any trash on the floor Step 2 of 5 Pocket Coach, Visual Assistant & Schedule Assistant
Software Accessories TealMagnify (Palm OS only) FatFinger Jot Complete Word Complete BugMe IBM Embedded ViaVoice or PDSay
Hardware Accessories Magnifiers Clip-on Free standing
Voice Organizers
General Reminders Shake Awake silent alarm clock
Medication Reminders Talking Rx Pillbox Timer
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