Overview of Products & Hands-On Session Cindy L. Richardson, M.Ed.
AbleNet Account Representative Cindy Richardson 757-639-7115 crichardson@ablenetinc.com
Objectives Participants will be able to name at least two communication solutions designed to increase independence for individuals with disabilities. Participants will be able to describe the process for connecting a low to mid tech appliance to an environmental control unit so an individual can access it with the use of a switch. Participants will be able to name at least two computer access solutions for individuals with significant disabilities.
21st Century Accessible Classroom
21st Century Accessible Classroom
Communication Solutions Single Message SGD (BIGmack) (2 minute message) Partner Assisted Scanning with… Objects Pictures PODD/Book/System
Single Message SGD (BIGmack) Literacy
Single Message SGD (Talking Brix) (10 sec each) Phonemic Awareness
Single Message SGD (Talking Brix) Phonemic Awareness
Sequential SGD (Little or Big Step-By-Step) 3 levels- 4 min total Independent Reading
Counting/Skip Counting Sequential SGD (Little or Big Step-By-Step) 3 levels- 4 min total Counting/Skip Counting
Two Choice(iTalk2) 3 levels- 4 min total Choosing a Book
Progressive Communication Device (SuperTalker) 8 levels- 16 min (Switch Accessible)
Progressive Communication Device (SuperTalker) 8 levels- 16 min
QuickTalker 7 (3 core messages, 4 additional messages- 5 levels- 6 min total)
QuickTalker 7 (3 core messages, 4 additional messages- 5 levels- 6 min total)
QuickTalker 12 (3 core messages, 9 additional messages- 5 levels- 12 min total)
QuickTalker 12 (3 core messages, 9 additional messages- 5 levels- 12 min total)
QuickTalker 23 (3 core messages, 20 additional messages- 5 levels- 20 min total)
QuickTalker 23 (3 core messages, 20 additional messages- 5 levels- 20 min total)
Computer Access The missing link: Hitch Computer Interface Device
Computer Access Switch Switch Interface Device Switch Accessible Software Online Accessible Activities
Computer Access (PowerPoint Books) Tarheel Reader https://tarheelreader.org
Computer Access (Online Activities) www.helpkidzlearn.com Go to Subscribe: Games & Activities (for 10 free games & activities)
Computer Access (Online Activities) www.helpkidzlearn.com Once you have registered, click on the Activities tab. A few activities will be unlocked under each sub tab.
Computer Access (Online Activities) www.helpkidzlearn.com Click Settings to Enable Switch settings. Click Play to Start activity.
Computer Access
Computer Access (Tracker Pro: Head Mouse)
Environmental Control(PowerLink) Control up to 2 appliances with single switches (wired or wireless) Features 6 unique modes of control Direct: Behaves like a traditional switch. Count: Behaves like Direct, shows number of activations Two-Switch: Behaves like Direct, both switches must be activated Timed Seconds: Runs appliance from 1 to 99 seconds Timed Minutes: Runs appliance from 1 to 99 minutes Latch: First activation turns appliance ON; second activation turns it OFF
Environmental Control(PowerLink)
Environmental Control(PowerLink)
Environmental Control(PowerLink)
Environmental Control(PowerLink) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaZbi_nfiIM
Environmental Control(PowerLink) Other Ideas Lamp Boom Box Fan Toy
Switch Consideration How big is the switch target surface? Which areas actually activate the switch? How does the switch feel? Is it soft or hard? Does the student prefer or dislike a particular texture?
Switch Consideration How much pressure is required to activate the switch? Can the student easily release the switch? Does the switch come in a wireless version? ASNAT 5th Edition, 2009
Importance of Mounting Often overlooked Proper mounting can mean the difference between success and failure comfort and fatigue efficiency and wasted effort
Toys
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