1. Overview of Products & Hands-On Session
Cindy L. Richardson, M.Ed.

2. AbleNet Account Representative
Cindy Richardson

3. Objectives
Participants will be able to name at least two communication solutions designed to increase independence for individuals with disabilities.
Participants will be able to describe the process for connecting a low to mid tech appliance to an environmental control unit so an individual can access it with the use of a switch.
Participants will be able to name at least two computer access solutions for individuals with significant disabilities.

4. 21st Century Accessible Classroom

5. 21st Century Accessible Classroom

6. Communication Solutions
Single Message SGD (BIGmack) (2 minute message)
Partner Assisted Scanning with…
Objects
Pictures
PODD/Book/System

7. Single Message SGD (BIGmack)
Literacy

8. Single Message SGD (Talking Brix) (10 sec each)
Phonemic Awareness

9. Single Message SGD (Talking Brix)
Phonemic Awareness

10. Sequential SGD (Little or Big Step-By-Step) 3 levels- 4 min total
Independent Reading

11. Counting/Skip Counting
Sequential SGD (Little or Big Step-By-Step) 3 levels- 4 min total
Counting/Skip Counting

12. Two Choice(iTalk2) 3 levels- 4 min total
Choosing a Book

13. Progressive Communication Device (SuperTalker) 8 levels- 16 min
(Switch Accessible)

14. Progressive Communication Device (SuperTalker) 8 levels- 16 min

15. QuickTalker 7 (3 core messages, 4 additional messages- 5 levels- 6 min total)

16. QuickTalker 7 (3 core messages, 4 additional messages- 5 levels- 6 min total)

17. QuickTalker 12 (3 core messages, 9 additional messages- 5 levels- 12 min total)

18. QuickTalker 12 (3 core messages, 9 additional messages- 5 levels- 12 min total)

19. QuickTalker 23 (3 core messages, 20 additional messages- 5 levels- 20 min total)

20. QuickTalker 23 (3 core messages, 20 additional messages- 5 levels- 20 min total)

21. Computer Access
The missing link: Hitch Computer Interface Device

22. Computer Access Switch Switch Interface Device
Switch Accessible Software
Online Accessible Activities

23. Computer Access (PowerPoint Books)
Tarheel Reader

24. Computer Access (Online Activities)
Go to Subscribe: Games & Activities (for 10 free games & activities)

25. Computer Access (Online Activities)
Once you have registered, click on the Activities tab. A few activities will be unlocked under each sub tab.

26. Computer Access (Online Activities)
Click Settings to Enable Switch settings. Click Play to Start activity.

27. Computer Access

28. Computer Access (Tracker Pro: Head Mouse)

29. Environmental Control(PowerLink)
Control up to 2 appliances with single switches (wired or wireless)
Features 6 unique modes of control
Direct: Behaves like a traditional switch.
Count: Behaves like Direct, shows number of activations
Two-Switch: Behaves like Direct, both switches must be activated
Timed Seconds: Runs appliance from 1 to 99 seconds
Timed Minutes: Runs appliance from 1 to 99 minutes
Latch: First activation turns appliance ON; second activation turns it OFF

30. Environmental Control(PowerLink)

31. Environmental Control(PowerLink)

32. Environmental Control(PowerLink)

33. Environmental Control(PowerLink)

34. Environmental Control(PowerLink)
Other Ideas
Lamp
Boom Box
Fan
Toy

35. Switch Consideration How big is the switch target surface?
Which areas actually activate the switch?
How does the switch feel? Is it soft or hard?
Does the student prefer or dislike a particular texture?

36. Switch Consideration
How much pressure is required to activate the switch?
Can the student easily release the switch?
Does the switch come in a wireless version?
ASNAT 5th Edition, 2009

37. Importance of Mounting
Often overlooked
Proper mounting can mean the difference between
success and failure
comfort and fatigue
efficiency and wasted effort

38. Toys

39. AbleNet Resources (FREE)