Tag Archive: assistive technology
September 9, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
Mounting AAC devices and switches is a bit intimidating to some AAC service providers, so when I saw that the wonderful team at Tobii Dynavox created a video on this topic, I marked it for sharing with you. In today’s featured video, you’ll learn about different kinds of mounts, their components, and get some ideas about deciding which one is the best for a particular individual. Many thanks to Tobii Dynavox for creating and sharing this presentation. Direct Link to – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdaDOwIF-Ho
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: assistive technology, mounting
November 27, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
How do you create an AT team and use it to build capacity? In today’s featured video Justin Sims, AT Specialist with the Louisiana AT Initiative, shares his thoughts on this. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIagWOLtS7g
Filed under: PrAACtical Thinking, Video of the Week
Tagged With: assistive technology, teaming
September 26, 2018
by Carole Zangari -
What role can augmented reality and/or virtual reality technologies play in the lives of people with assistive technology needs? Today, we hear from Jaclyn Wickham, an educational technology specialist, discuss some ways that these new technologies can support learners with disabilities. Many thanks to Ms. Wickham for this helpful video and for the Center for Technology and Disability (CTD) for hosting it and making it available. You can download the handout for this presentation here or directly from the CTD webinar page. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyO8qcmTiwU
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: assistive technology, AT, virtual reality
July 17, 2018
by Carole Zangari -
Happy Tuesday, AAC friends! Once a week, we invite you to share your own AAC-related content so that others may learn from you and benefit from your efforts. Schedules are often a little more relaxed in the summer, so share away! It may be a recent post you’ve written, a slide deck from your AAC presentation, a handout, video, or meme that you’ve posted online, an AAC product you’ve created, an announcement for an AAC camp or conference, or any other prAACtical content you developed and want to share with the AAC community. To post your own link, scroll all the way down to the bottom of this post and complete the form. Enter the URL and the name/title in the boxes provided below. The AAC Link Up is moderated to keep us from being spammed, so it may take a little while for your link to show up. Note: If you... [Read More...]
Filed under: AAC Link Up, Featured Posts
Tagged With: assistive technology
October 11, 2017
by Carole Zangari -
Would it be helpful to have an overview of some of the most common AT tools in classrooms? Stay tuned! Today’s post features Sharon Plante, and covers a wide range of AT tools that are used for reading, writing, executive functioning, and more. Many thanks to the Center on Technology and Disability for making this available. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyfDRWatUwU
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: assistive technology, classroom, video
February 6, 2017
by Carole Zangari -
If you haven’t been following the AT Makers movement, you might want to check out the wonderful projects and activities of this group. In this post, founder Bill Binko shows us how to use 3-D printing to adapt camera mounts for switches to make an affordable solution for those with access difficulties. Wait, what? You don’t have a 3-D printer? We love Bill’s suggestion of collaborating with robotics clubs and STEM groups at local high schools, scouting organizations, or community agencies who have the skills and equipment to make this happen. They are usually quite receptive to projects that help others. The design for this adaptation is shared freely with a Creative Commons/Attribution/Share license, making it a great project for students, church groups, scouts, and others. If you give this a try, be sure to go to their Facebook page to share your project. Tag us so we can see what... [Read More...]
Filed under: Featured Posts, PrAACtical Thinking
Tagged With: access, assistive technology, DIY, makers, mounting, switch
December 5, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Ever wish there was a way to make the iPad flush with the work surface? The team at the Assistive Technology in New Hampshire Project shows us how.
Filed under: PrAACtical Thinking
Tagged With: access, assistive technology, AT in NH, DIY, mounting
November 5, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
There has been a lot of buzz about 3-D printers in the past year, a technology that is teeming with potential for assistive technology lovers. In this video, we look at a joint project by Hereward College and the University of Warwick. This is a win-win for the AT users and the students at these universities who are learning prAACtical ways to support people with disabilities. Very prAACtical! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_-sVw_hQ5k
Filed under: PrAACtical Thinking
Tagged With: 3-D printer, assistive technology
September 25, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Lost your stylus? Have a kid who’s really tough on them? Need to customize one for a client with motor concerns? Theresa Willkomm and the team at the New Hamphire AT project has a great video that gives us a few different options.
Filed under: PrAACtical Thinking
Tagged With: assistive technology, AT, DIY, stylus, Theresa Willkomm
September 12, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
As clinicians with a focus on AAC, we know something about how assistive technology has developed over time. How much? Not as much as we thought! Check your own knowledge of AT history with this fun timeline.
Filed under: PrAACtical Thinking
Tagged With: assistive technology