Know AT with the Help of MoAT

September 2020

Know AT with the Help of MoAT (vol.25)

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Explore the Possibilities of AT

with the Help of Missouri Assistive Technology's

DO IT YOURSELF WORKSHOP!

Scout with PVC and pipe insullation hanging from his fingertips.

Want a hands-on walk thru of how to make some AT devices?

Want everything you need to be shipped to your door?

Sign up for a virtual DIY AT Makers session with Scout Merry and we will cut and assemble 4 projects. In this session, we will make two iPad/tablet holders, a switch holder and an iPad/tablet handle. MO AT will provide almost all the needed tools and parts. You supply a pencil, ruler, scissors and the like. We will have a Zoom meeting to assemble and talk about variations to meet specific needs. Call Scout Merry at 816-655-6705 to register. Space for the first session is limited to 10 participants and session will be held the week of October 19th.

It’s cheaper!

It’s customizable!

And it’s fun!

Did You Know That They Have That at MoAT?

Missouri Assistive Technology is

Working with Google

on Project Development and Beta Testing

A smart showing text messages relaying information on Google Beta Test

We are excited to be working with Google a new product for individuals that use alternative access for their smart devices. We are in forming a Beta test team to help us work through this product development.

We are looking for a team, who:

Have challenges with input into smart technology.
Direct-selection and voice activation do not work well as input means.
Limited mobility and muscle control makes it extremely challenging to control a smart device.

Please contact Laura at Mo-AT 816-655-6709 (lhoffman@mo-at.org) to find out more and to become part of this exciting project. This opportunity is open to anyone of any age or ability.

Take a Look at What's New in Assistive Technology

Twiddler3 One-Handed Keyboard

The Twiddler3 is a fully functional keyboard, mouse, and USB storage device. It operates in both a wired and wireless mode. In the wired mode, the Twiddler3 is attached to a device via a USB cable. The USB cable supports both communications from device to Twiddler3 as well as charging the Twiddler3. In the wireless mode, both keyboard and mouse commands are sent to the device through Bluetooth. Mouse pointing functions are done through the 8 way Nav Stick, making Twiddler a fully functioning input and tracking device.

Special Offers in AT

Implementing Tactile Symbols for Blind Non-Verbal Communicators with LoganTech

LoganTech is offering this free training on the use of tangible, tactile communication for non-verbal, blind communicators.

When? October 1 at 10:00 AM CST

What’s “App-ening”at MoAT?

Video on the use of the wayfinder app to ride the bus

AbleLink WayFinder App

AbleLink WayFinder helps people with intellectual disabilities to travel safely, whether by bus or on foot. The traveler simply taps on the picture of their desired destination and the software takes over from there. This app is new to Missouri Assistive Technology and is available to be borrowed from the ETC Library loaded on an iPad.

Scout sitting between mum plants dressed in extra large white sun glasses a bold vest and a fabulous hat

ModMath

ModMath is a free math iPad app to help kids with dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and dyslexia. The user can use the touchscreen and keypad to set up and solve math problems without ever picking up a pencil. Mod Math also now handles complex algebraic equations too—from multiplication and long division to variables and quadratic equations.

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