1. Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) Access Series: Assistive Technology (AT) & The One-Stop 2011 Training Series Hosted/Facilitated by: Miranda Kennedy, NDI Consulting, Inc Presented by: Lisa Rosano-Kaczkowski, New York AT Project Mystie Rail, Assistive Technology of Alaska

2.  Physical, programmatic, and communication accessibility  DOL expects will review and upgrade access to their One-Stop Career Center  Training and Technical Assistance to DEI Projects to increase accessibility  Evaluation of the impact of the DEI Disability Employment Initiative (DEI)

3. Learning Objectives A broad understanding of the myriad types of Assistive Technology An increased understanding of Assistive Technology (AT) resources & partners Strategies for accessing AT, and AT-related resources to provide good customer service

4.  What is Assistive Technology (AT)?  Overview & highlights of Legislation around AT  Case Studies  AT Partners & Resources  State collaboration updates from NY & AK  Q&A Agenda 4

5.  “Assist” or “Assistive” ◦ to give usually supplementary support or aid ◦ providing aid or assistance; specifically: designed or intended to assist disabled persons Merriam-Webster Dictionary

6.  “Technology” ◦ the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area ◦ a manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes, methods, or knowledge ◦ the use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to solve problems ◦ a machine, piece of equipment, method, etc., that is created by technology Merriam-Webster Dictionary

7.  Assistive + Technology = ◦ generic term for devices and modifications that help overcome or remove a disability ◦ devices, software, or services for people with disabilities that promotes greater independence ◦ provides enhancements to or changed methods of interacting with the technology needed to accomplish such tasks Merriam-Webster Dictionary

8.  In the beginning….

9.  AT Decision Puzzle

10. any device or system that allows someone with a disability to perform tasks they would otherwise be unable to do

13.  57% of working age adults in the U.S. are likely to benefit from the use of accessible technology  2010 unemployment rate ◦ 14.8 % for people with a disability ◦ 9.4 % for people with no disability  Employer costs for accommodations ◦ 56% cost $0 ◦ 38% incurred a one-time cost ◦ 4% incurred on 13

14. Assistive Technology Act of 1998 Public Law 105-394 [29 USC 2201]  Also known as the “Tech Act”  Three types of programs: 1.Demonstration centers, information and awareness, equipment loan 2.Protection and advocacy 3.Low interest loans and other alternative financing options

15. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Public Law 101-334 [42 USC 12101] http://www.ada.gov Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Public Law 94-142 http://idea.ed.gov/ Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act 29 USC § 794d http://www.section508.gov Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act Amendments of 1998 P.L. 105-332 Section 1 (b) [20 USC 2302] http://www2.ed.gov/policy/sectech/leg/perkins/index.html

16. Telecommunications Act of 1996 Title I - Public Law 104-104 [47 USC 255] & [47 USC 613] http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/unframed/47/225.html http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/unframed/47/613.html The Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 Public Law 100-394 [47 USC 610 (b)] http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/unframed/47/610.html Federal Government Procurement of Accessible Information Technology Public Law 105-220 Section 408 [29 USC 794 (d)] http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/unframed/29/794.html Workforce Investment Act of 1998 Public Law 105-220 [29 USC 701] http://www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/wia/act.cfm

17. 17 Computer Access Example Background  Age: young man  Diagnosis: Muscular Dystrophy  Observations: fine motor deficits  AT Used: Power wheelchair Goal  Teach college level Accounting

18. 18 Computer Access Example Goal  Teach college level Accounting

19. Computer Access Example 2 Background  Diagnosis: Multiple Sclerosis  Observations: Weak upper extremity strength and limitations in movement, difficulty using keyboard and mouse  AT Used: manual wheelchair Goal  Review patient charts to gather data independently

20. Computer Access Example 2 Goal  Review patient charts to gather data independently

21. Low Vision Example Background  Diagnosis: Low Vision  AT Used: Zoomtext magnification software Goal  Needs to access website necessary to do his job

22. Low Vision Example Goal  Needs to access website necessary to do his job

23. Environmental Control Example Background  Diagnosis: Quadriplegia  Observations: Partial arm and shoulder movement, hand mobility impairments  AT Used: Power wheelchair Goal  Office Assistant

24. Environmental Control Example Goal  Office Assistant

25. Self-Employment Example Background  Age: mid ‘50s  Diagnosis: Cerebral Palsy and Mild Mental Deficits  Observations: Dysarthria, fine motor deficits, non-ambulatory Goal  Greeting card design business

26. Self-Employment Example Goal  Greeting card design business

27.  Partners and Resources 27

28.  Lisa update 28

29.  Mystie update 29

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31.  Lisa Rosano-Kaczkowski New York AT Project  Mystie Rail, Director Assistive Technology of Alaska (907) 563-2599 xt. 106 mystie@atlaak.org www.atlaak.org 31