1. COTE Tour 2017 Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC) &
Center for Community Partnerships (CCP)
Presented by: emily clemons

2. Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC): An Overview

3. Definition of Assistive Technology
A broad range of devices, services, strategies and practices that aid in assisting individuals with disabilities.
An AT device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
-Cook & Hussey
Positioning
Mobility
Augmentative and alternative communication
Computer access
Adaptive environments
Instructional aids

4. Assistive Technology Resource Center(ATRC)
Mission of ATRC is to ensure equal access to technology and electronic information for CSU students and employees with disabilities.
Services include:
Assessments, Training, Equipment Loans, Resources, Accommodations
Consultation and Education regarding ergonomic, ADA, and universal design considerations in technology environments
Assistance with making programs, information and course material accessible for students
Experiential learning of AT for OT Students
Assessments and Trainings to determine the best AT based on the student’s need.
PDF examples- saved as an image, AT can’t read it – scan it into a program to make it readable by AT

5. ATRC Interaction with OT Department
OT graduate student learning opportunities
Win – win arrangement: ATRC gets the hard work of excellent students and the OT students get real world experience!
3 OT graduate students/ year
Level I and Level II Fieldwork students
Thesis advising related to AT topics

6. ATRC Interaction with the OT Curriculum
Assistive technology content:
Labs/lectures are embedded across the coursework
Open Lab exists for student use
Service learning activities – students bring community members into the ATRC

7. Intake with scheduled appointment
ATRC 3-step Process 1.
Intake with scheduled appointment 2.
Assessment of AT 3.
Training on AT
Referral from RDS and PT
Intake with scheduled appointment
Assessment: explore AT options, schedule library orientation
Training: further, in depth training

8. Students with disabilities who may benefit from services at the ATRC
Non-apparent disabilities
Examples: Learning Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum, Mental Health
Sensory
Examples: Blind/low vision, Hearing Impairment
Physical
Examples: Neurological, Orthopedic, Cumulative Trauma
This is NOT limited to just these disabilities!
Neurological – SCI, CVA, MS, CP
Ortho – arthritis, amputees, congenital anomalies, broken wrist

9. AT to support performance and participation in Educational Occupations
Reading
Alternative formats: audio and/or visual formats, braille
Text to speech programs
Built-in software on Macs and Windows
Examples: mp3, Read and Write
Writing
Speech recognition software
Spelling and grammar software
Word prediction and vocabulary features
Paper organization
These are some examples of ways we support students – but there is definitely many more options that can be customized to the student’s needs!

10. AT to support performance and participation in Educational Occupations (continued)
Studying
Highlighting features, masking, vocabulary lists
Note-taking and Classroom Participation
Digital recorders
Livescribe Pen – syncs audio and visual
Apps for tablets and smartphones
Captioning and FM Systems
Portable magnifiers

11. AT to support performance and participation in Educational Occupations (slide 3 of 3)
Accessing the Computer
Alternative keyboards (one-handed, split keyboard, enlarged)
Alternative or ergonomic mice (trackball, vertical mouse, touchpad)
Positioning (adjustable tables, chairs, foot and wrist rests)
Test Taking
Use of any of the above features and more to help with tests!
Time Management and Organization
Checklists and day planners, phone apps, Google calendars, and more!

12. Check out our websites:
Questions?
Check out our websites:
See our website for great resources on previous trainings and presentations as well as links and guides to many of our software and hardware.
 THANK YOU 

13. Center for Community Partnerships (CCP)

14. CCP Embodies the CSU Three Part Mission and CSU-OT Vision
CSU Mission: Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States and the world.
CSU-OT Vision: CSU-OT is a magnet that attracts and grows future leaders of occupational therapy in the state, nation and world through exemplary integrated programs of education, research and community outreach and service that meet real world occupational needs.

15. Programs Bridge Program Community-Based Occupational Therapy
Empowerment Course
New Start for Student Veterans
Opportunities for Postsecondary Success
Restoring Effective Sleep Tranquility in College Veterans with Service Related Injuries (REST)
Supported Employment
Women Veterans' Yoga Project

16. Education
CCP has a multitude of experiential learning opportunities in real-world, community based settings. CCP accepts OT students for the following activities:
Level I FW
Level IIB FW
OT661 Mentors
Hires students as mentors for OPS and Empowerment
CCP staff have also been guest lecturers for CSU OT courses, including assisting with panels or providing information/consultation for OT 631.
In addition, we have worked with other academic programs, such as Social Work, to take student interns. We also have contracts with other Universities to accept Level IIB students during the academic year when CSU students are not typically doing Level II placements.

17. Education (continued)
Fieldwork students/interns typically work with:
All supported employment programs with DVR and FGI
Opportunities for Post-secondary Success*
Empowerment*
Project Search*
* Dependent on time of year and available caseload

18. Research
The following outcomes measures are incorporated into multiple programs:
Demographic information (including employment outcomes and CSU graduation/retention rates)
Goal Attainment Scaling
Self-advocacy scale
Intervention outcomes

19. Research (continued) Current Research Projects:
REST: Insomnia severity index, stress and anxiety scales, engagement in meaningful activities and more (Dr. Aaron Eakman)
New Start: Self Advocacy Scale, demographics, goal attainment scaling and more (Dr. Aaron Eakman and Adam Kinney)
OPS: Goal Attainment Scaling, self-advocacy, work readiness skills, demographic outcomes, and more (Dr. Patti Davies)
Empowerment: Self-advocacy scale, demographic outcomes, quality of life, self-determination (Dr. Patti Davies)

20. Service and Outreach
CCP is the direct Service and Outreach arm of the OT department guided by the mission to support the inherent dignity, potential and full participation of all people.
We have been providing occupation-based services for students at CSU, as well as community members for over 30 years and are viewed across the state, region and nation as leaders in best practices for community based interventions for individuals with disabilities.
We maintain numerous relationships with community stakeholders to facilitate success of the individuals we serve.
We have a practice-based research philosophy, basing our current research initiatives on the needs of the individuals we serve or our current service delivery models.

21. Questions? Please check out CCP’s website: