Introduction to Assistive Technology
What is Assistive Technology?
Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
Identify one population that would benefit from participation in Toledo's Bikeshare program.
At-Risk Youth, ID/DD, Patients with Mental Health Diagnoses, etc.
These assistive technology devices help individuals with disabilities manipulate objects and gain a sense of control over their environment.
Switches
This term describes peoples' own belief in their ability to perform behaviors to achieve desired outcomes.
Self-Efficacy
Augmentative communication systems ____________ an individual's existing method of communication.
Supplement
An Assistive Technology Service directly...
assists an individual with a disability in selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device
This Act makes it illegal for airlines to discriminate against passengers because of their disability.
Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA)
List two of the benefits clients receive from using switches.
Increased Ability to Manipulate Objects, Increased Independence, Gain Sense of Control, Perform Everyday Communication, Tasks & Activities, Inclusion
This piece of legislation was created to provide accessible education and recreation for students with disabilities and has been revised many times over the years.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Alternative communication systems allow for speech to occur through another ___________.
Medium
An Assistive Technology Device can...
be simple or complex and are used to increase, maintain or improve function of individuals with disabilities
This is the name of the local paratransit service in our community available for individuals with disabilities.
Toledo Area Regional Paratransit Service (TARPS)
This form of assistive technology involves a computer-generated scenario of objects in a 3-dimensional world, with which one can interact.
Virtual Reality
This piece of legislation provides funding for states to implement consumer-responsive, comprehensive programs of technology-related assistance and access for people with disabilities of all ages.
Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TECH) Act
Describe the difference between static and dynamic displays in AAC systems.
Static displays do not change in appearance when used, while dynamic displays change in response to initiated commands by the client.
List the general considerations as a CTRS we should be aware of when working with patients using assistive technology.
Focus on the person, focus on abilities, provide technology, encourage independence, develop competence
This section of the ADA offers accessibility guidelines for equal employment for individuals with disabilities and employers.
Title 1
Identify two of the three types of virtual reality and provide the definition of at least one of them.
Passive Virtual Reality: User can see, feel and hear what is happening in the environment, but is unable to control it
Exploratory Virtual Reality: Systems allow the user to move around the environment; includes actions such as walking, flying, or crawling through and around objects
Interactive Virtual Reality: The user is not only able to move around within the environment but can interact with it and change it as well; the most powerful form of VR technology
Updated in 1998, this portion of an important piece of legislation provided standards for developing and maintaining electronic/information technology, mandating that both be made useable for those with disabilities.
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
List three main benefits from using AAC systems that we discussed in class.
Increased independence, increased communication skills, ability to make positive choices
List the Seven Common Barriers to Inclusion regarding Assistive Technology.
Limited Access, Power Sources, Mobility of Equipment, Cost, Maintenance, Lack of Curricular Outcomes, Competency
List at least four of the six ADA regulations regarding ground transportation options for individuals with disabilities.
Must provide riders with adequate information, Assistance equipment and accessibility features, adequate time to board, service animals are allowed, priority seating and signage, sufficient operator training
List four of the types of switches and mounts we discussed in class.
Plate, Sensor, Proximal, Lever, Leaf/Tape, Grasp, Sip/Puff, Pull/String, Mercury
This piece of legislation reauthorized assistive technology programs in all states and territories and required states to provide direct aid to those with disabilities to ensure technology access.
Assistive Technology Act (2004)
Identify three accessibility features loaded on iPhones that can help individuals with vision, hearing and motor skill impairments.
Vision: VoiceOver
Hearing: FaceTime
Physical/Motor Skills: Assistive Touch