Know AT
with the Help of MoAT (vol.33)
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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
MAPPING OUT THE PATHWAY TO SUCCESS
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Let the above video inspire you to never stop searching for the correct assistive technology solutions. Haben Girma, pictured above, is Harvard Law School’s first-ever deafblind graduate who has dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of people with disabilities. In this interview, Girma discusses barriers that she has encountered while completing her studies and how it has taught her the need for advocacy.
This clip shows how the correct assistive technology can change someone's life. As clinicians, teachers, advocates, care-providers, and end-users we should continually strive to find the best solutions.
Missouri Assistive Technology is here to brainstorm with you.
Contact us today to explore options to plow through any barrier.
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Did You Know That They Have That at MoAT? |
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After hearing the lament, several times this week, we in ETC have decided to help to outline a step-by-step approach to concrete results through the use of AT. We will be introducing device loans in the form of "kits" that you will be able to borrow from us.
Kits will focus on a broad range of areas such as:
Introducing a Pathway to Cause and Effect
Low Tech Writing Supports for Students
Augmentative Communication for the Visually Impaired
IPads with Apps for Exploring Reading, AAC, Cause & Effect, and Vison Support
...with many more to come.
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Introducing a Pathway to Cause and Effect
This kit includes the following:
PowerLink 4
Blue2Bluetooth Switch
iTalk4 with Levels
Little Candy Corn Switch
iTalk2 with Levels
TalkingBrix 2
Adjustable iPad Pro 12.9 Cradle
Tabletop Suction Mount Arm
iPad
All-Turn-It Spinner
Big Mack
Jelly Bean Switch (2)
Little Step-by-Step
Switch Adapted Bubble Machine
TalkingBrix 2
SuperTalker FT
BigTrack Wireless
Jelly Beamer Transmitter
Fan
Flashing Light
These devices will be shipped to you as a kit and supported through instructional materials that will be made available to you through our website. This kit will provide you with activities to introduce single switch use through cause and effect with the goal of simple communication, with the option of single switch iPad use.
This kit will be available as of March 1, 2021.
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Take a Look at What's New in Assistive Technology |
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Nike Hands-Free Go FlyEase Sneakers
Nike has revealed a new sports shoe with no laces, zips, or other fastenings, which can be put on and removed hands-free.
- The design of the new Go FlyEase is inspired by the way many of us take our shoes off without undoing the laces – using the toe of one shoe to push down on the heel of the other. It's a technique that usually stretches out the shoe and breaks down the back.
The design was originally intended to support athletes with disabilities that mean conventional shoes are inconvenient to use, but is now being made available more widely. It has a flexible sole unit that bends up in the middle when not in use, with a stretchy tension band that snaps it flat when your foot is inserted.
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The Hardware to The Software: Everything you need to make an iPad switch accessible.
As our world has gone to virtual learning, it has forced us to make education accessible for all. This session will examine 4 different sets of hardware/interfaces to make iPads switch accessible. Then, participants will be given a step by step process to program an iPad for Single Switch (cause and effect), Two Switch Scanning, Utilizing Standard Recipes, creating Custom Gestures, and even creating Custom Recipes for 3+ Switch access. Participants will walk away with the ability to make just about any app switch accessible!
Register for the Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 10:00 am CST Webinar
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Take a Look at What's "Old" in Assistive Technology
But could be "NEW" to you!
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Each week we will offer "recycled" devices free of charge. These are devices that we have retired from our lending library. We would like to offer these devices to individuals who can use them knowing that they are older technology and no longer supported by the manufacturer. Please contact Scout via email to request these devices. They will be shipped to you free of charge and will not need to be returned.
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The Intellikeys Keyboard allows students with physical, visual, or cognitive disabilities to easily type, enter numbers, navigate on-screen displays, and execute menu commands. This keyboard is used with a variety of overlays. It will require a driver download to use with Windows 10.
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The TypeMatrix 2020DE Keyboard is an ergonomic keyboard with features such as separated hands layout, large shift keys, large center enter and backspace, compact design and ability to switch to Dvorak. |
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What’s “App-ening”at MoAT? |
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This app will allow you to easily create printable picture symbol overlays for all of your AbleNet devices.
App features:
- Templates for all AbleNet devices
- Select from over 7,000 symbols preloaded on the app. Included are symbols for core words.
- Use images stored in your Photos app or capture a picture with your iPad camera
- Ability to rotate, zoom in, zoom out, and move pictures around an overlay cell
- Add text to a symbol on the overlay
- Clone and edit existing overlays
- Print via AirPrint from your iPad or export as a PDF to print or share with others
Download for free on the App Store today!
App requires an iPad with iPadOS 13 or newer.
AbleNet Symbol Overlay App is ONLY available for download in the iTunes store.
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So much information. So little time.
Do you know that
"Know AT with the Help of MoAT" Newsletters are archived on our website? View previous newsletters by visiting us at www.at.mo.gov. |
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