1. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS: AN OVERVIEW
Shannon Lavey, MS, OTR/L
RDS Transition Program
9/22/17

2. About the ATRC
Marla Roll, MS, OTR/L
Director, ATRC / Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy
Shannon Lavey, MS, OTR/L
Student Service Coordinator & Provider
Anna Walker, MOT, OTR/L
Campus Service Coordinator & Provider
Allison Kidd
Assistive Technology IT Coordinator/ Accessibility Specialist
Additional Staffing:
1 Graduate Teaching Assistant Student in Occupational Therapy
2 Graduate Students in Occupational Therapy
1 Undergraduate Student in Computer Science

3. Assistive Technology Resource Center
Mission of ATRC is to ensure equal access to technology and electronic information for CSU students and employees with 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. ATRC Process Intake appointment Assessment of AT
Student meets with RDS -RDS sends referral and disability documentation to ATRC
Intake appointment
Assessment of AT
On going training on AT
Referral from RDS and PT at the CSU Health Network – majority of referrals come from RDS
Intake with scheduled appointment
Assessment: explore AT options,
Training: further, in depth training, installations as needed, other campus locations

7. Alternative Text Process
I really wish this book was in an alternative format…
Students must complete all of these steps in order to receive alternative text services.
Books are converted on a first come, first served basis. Please request accommodations as early as possible.
Alternate format files will be uploaded to the Google Drive associated with address. 4
Resources for Disabled Students
Bring your textbooks to your appointment.
Your books will be converted in about two to three weeks. 3
Resources for Disabled Students
Make an appointment with Nico Gowdy, Alternative Text Coordinator. 2
Assistive Technology Resource Center
Determine the best format to convert your textbooks. Call for an appointment 1
Resources for Disabled Students
Meet with a specialist to get accommodation and referrals.
For students receiving accommodations for alternative text

8. AT for Reading - Software & Hardware
Text to speech
Speed Reading programs
Visual Adjustments
Screen Overlays
Magnifiers
Screen Reading
Built-Ins

9. AT for Writing Dictation Software Mind Mapping
Spelling and Grammar Checkers
Literacy Support Software
Spell and grammar check
Text to speech
Word prediction and completion

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

11. AT for Studying Literacy Support Software Web searches Masking
Highlighting
List extraction
Text/voice annotations

12. AT for Accessing Computer
Screen Readers
Screen Magnification
Braille Display
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

13. AT for Test Taking Student can use most AT Examples:
Text-to-speech programs – vs. a reader
Dictation software – vs. a scribe
Overlay software or other color adjustments – vs. test on colored paper
Screen Reading software
Magnification software
Video Magnifier
Increase user control/independence

14. 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

15. 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

16. Where to access AT Campus Locations Morgan library AT rooms
BSB, TILT, AAC, ALVS, PACe, Athletics, and more
Any requested campus computer lab
Personal computer installations
Apps on personal mobile devices

17. Resources Contact us for more information: Quick Start Guides
ATRC Website (
Contact us for more information:
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18. Thank you !