LTVEC Assistive Technology Center Janice Reese OT/L, ATP website

2 Overview of Assistive Technology (AT)  Helps a person who has a disability to do something he otherwise cannot do.  Can be anything from a simple device such as a magnifying glass to a complex device like a computerized communication system.  Other names that described AT are:  Adaptive Equipment  Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)  Accommodations

SETT FRAMEWORK Assistive Technology

SETT STUDENT ENVIRONMENT TASK TOOLS

Considerations Cognitive level Academic level Vision, hearing Self-care skills Recreation/play/leisure skills Environmental access Physical abilities…  Mobility, hand function, head control

access participation support

REVISED FOUR YEAR OLD STANDARDS: READING FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS (PK) RF.PK.1a Handle books respectfully and appropriately, right side up and turning pages one at a time, front to back The Book/ Reading Center

REVISED FOUR YEAR OLD STANDARDS: PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WRITING (PK) W.PK.6. With guidance and support from adults, explore a variety of tools to convert oral messages and ideas into words and pictures

REVISED FOUR YEAR OLD STANDARDS: PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (PK) PD.PK.5 Experiment with handheld tools to develop strength, control, and dexterity of small muscles

More Art…..

Circle (large rug) Area

REVISED FOUR YEAR OLD STANDARDS: SOCIAL EMOTIONAL STANDARDS (PK) SE.PK.6 Initiate play and interact positively with another child or children

Adapted Play Activities

The Computer Station

Sample Book Adaptations Protecting books: laminate, contact paper, zipper bags, page protectors Oversizing: magnify copy size, scan and resize, paste page onto larger background paper Altering text: adding sign language or PCS symbols, reversing color contrast or simplifying text Adding sensory components: 3-d pictures, textures, smells, stuffed animals or props, glitter, adding Braille over text with transparency tape, copying book pages onto transparencies and using a light box Adding activity components: games, songs, art activities Adapting for access and handling: page fluffers, 3-ring binders, comb bindings, large handles or pulls

Tech Accommodations Digital text options TTS Screenreaders Voice dictation Keyboarding options Adapted interfaces Integrated computer accessibility features High-tech SGD’s

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