Allyson Robinson Kimberly Berry AT FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT & EMPLOYMENT

Oklahoma’s Assistive Technology Act Program  AT Consultation Services  Device Demo & Loan Program  Information & Referral  Training WHAT IS ABLE TECH?

Teenager with laptopYouth with speech device Toddler with adapted toy  Ages 0-3 IDEA Part C: Sooner Start AT  Ages 3-26 AT & Information Service Program- IDEA Part B ABLE TECH: TRANSITION

Participants will… 1.increase knowledge of assistive technology devices to address a wide range of needs, 2.understand how to obtain devices for consideration and evaluation, 3.and learn about an option for transferring ownership of devices for transitioning students. 3 LEARNING OUTCOMES

Electronic video magnifier AAC Device Text Communicator  AT is a device or piece of equipment that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of people with disabilities.  AT is also a service that directly assists persons with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an AT device. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

High Tech Low Tech  Daily Living  Learning Cognition  Environmental  Transportation  Recreation/Leisure  Communication  Vision  Hearing  Mobility/Seating  Computer Access COMMON AREAS OF AT

 braillers: standard and dual input/output  refreshable braille displays  synthetic speech or recorded natural voice- enhance learning  magnifiers: handheld, desktop, portable  screen magnification on computers and tablets Students can increase their involvement by using Vision AT to keep up with assignments. VISION AT FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

 sound amplification systems: audio loop, infrared system, FM system  time timers  alarms with bed shakers  text to speech software Students can increase their involvement by using Hearing AT to improve receptive communication. HEARING AT FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

 Communication boards/folders/wallets  Sensor, plate, and button switches  Apps on tablets that generate digital and synthetic speech  Dedicated devices that generate synthetic speech Students can increase their involvement by using communication AT to express their thoughts. COMMUNICATION AT FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

 literacy software for PCs and Macs  Tablets - apps for literacy, productivity, note taking  Personal, digital assistants  digital book players  audiobook players  talking calculators  recording pen Students can increase their involvement by using Learning AT to take improve comprehension, retention and express themselves through written communications. LEARNING AT FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

 ABLE Tech Short Term Device Loan Program  Search our Inventory  Borrow a device  Evaluate with student TRIALING DEVICES

 Who buys AT?  Funding for AT Manual  How can you ensure AT goes with student?  Purchase Sale Agreement AT Technical Assistance Guide Guide.html ACQUIRING DEVICES

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