1. Shannon Lavey, MS, OTR/L Ram Welcome 8/18/17
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER (ATRC): AN OVERVIEW Department of Occupational Therapy
Shannon Lavey, MS, OTR/L
Ram Welcome
8/18/17

2. Assistive Technology Resource Center
Mission of ATRC is to ensure equal access to technology and electronic information for CSU students and employees with disabilities.
CSU has approximately 30,000 + students
Approximately 2200 students have disabilities
The ATRC is charged by the university with making sure they have the AT tools they need AND are able to access all their course materials and information

3. ATRC Services Direct Services to Students and CSU Employees
Assessments
Accommodations
Training
Equipment Loans
Resources
Consultation and Education
Accessible Course Materials
Faculty Resources
Ergonomics, Universal Design
Direct services: students and employees, includes:
Assessments
AT Accommodations
Training
Equipment Loans
Resources
Electronic Accessibility: This simply means that information is usable by people with a wide range of abilities. We are working with other organizations on campus to develop campus-wide accessibility standards for electronic materials to ensure electronic information is usable by students and employees with disabilities.
Consultation: We consult with CSU departments to create accessible department materials, provide information on UDL and ergonomic consultations
Faculty Resources: We are currently developing resources that faculty can use to make their classroom materials, such as PDFs, PPTs, ebooks, Canvas, more accessible

4. Students & Employees with Disabilities Who May Benefit from Services at the ATRC
Non-Apparent Disabilities
Examples: Learning Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum, Mental Health
Apparent Disabilities
Sensory
Examples: Blind/low vision, Hearing Impairment
Physical
Examples: Neurological, Orthopedic, Cumulative Trauma
Apparent Disabilities
Non-Apparent
2/3 of clients have non-apparent disabilities
Neurological – SCI, CVA, MS, CP
Ortho – arthritis, congenital anomalies, broken wrist/bones

5. AT for Reading - Software & Hardware
Audio Textbooks
Text to speech
Visual Adjustments
Speed Reading programs
Magnifiers
Braille
Digital Format
Built-Ins

6. AT for Writing Dictation Software Mind Mapping
Literacy Support Software
Spell and grammar check
Text to speech
Word prediction and completion
Study supports

7. AT for Note-Taking and Classroom Participation
Digital Recorders
Livescribe Pen
Audio Notetaking Software
Portable Magnifiers

8. AT for Accessing Computer
Screen Readers
Screen Magnification
Alternative Pointing Devices
Alternative Keyboard
Switch Access
Ergonomic Equipment
Positioning
Screen Readers: JAWS- reads any text on computer
Alt Pointing Devices
Head tracker
No hands mouse
Switches
Alt keyboard
One-handed
Chorded
On-screen (Wivik)
Enlarged
Mini
Switch Access
Morse Code
Scanning Arrays
Ergonomic Keyboards and Mice
Split keyboards
Contoured keyboards/mice
Trackball, vertical mice,
touchpad
Positioning
Adjustable tables and monitors
Devices, e.g. mobile and static arm supports
Foot and wrist rests

9. AT for Organizing Assignments
Low Tech
Checklists
Day planners
Task sequencing lists
Alarms and timers on watches and cell phones
High Tech
Devices: Computers, tablets, smartphones
Software or Apps:
Calendars
Alarms, reminders
To do lists
Notes and voice memos
Apps: Google Calendar
Alarms, reminders
To do lists
Notes and voice memos

10. Mainstream Apps Apps to support students in school activities Reading
Writing
Note taking
Studying
Organization
Growing demand for apple and android
Apps have many features that AT has – this is a dynamic, exciting trend

11. Thank you !