ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR COGNITIVE AUGMENTATION Carolyn Jenkins- Haigler
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR COGNITIVE AUGMENTATION
Carolyn Jenkins-Haigler
COGNITIVE DISABILITIES
Cognitive limitation is difficulty with one or more of the basic functions of the brain: perception, memory, expression, processing skills Expression limitation may limit ability to speak,
write, and follow social norms Memory limitation may limit ability to recall recent
or past events, form mental images of things seen or heard, and learn sequence of tasks or activities
Processing limitation may limit ability to focus on a given task, organize/schedule tasks, problem solve, understand accurately perceived sounds/images, and understand and complete self care functions
LOW VISION
Low vision denotes a level of vision that is 20/70 or lower and cannot be fully corrected with conventional glasses. Low vision usually interferes with the performance of daily activities, such as reading or driving.
BLINDNESS Blindness is the condition of lacking visual
perception due to physiological or neurological factors.
Most visual impairments are due to eye diseases such macular degeneration, cataract, glaucoma, and diabetes.
PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS A physical impairment is any disability
which limits the physical function of limbs or fine or gross motor ability. Examples include partial or total paralysis or
traumatic brain injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, amputation, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
A hearing impairment is a hearing loss that prevents a person from totally receiving sounds through the ear. Impairments range from mild to severe.
An AT device is defined as “any item, piece of equipment, or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities”.
What Is Assistive Technology?
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS
COMPUTER SOFTWARE Scan and read Word prediction Simplified word processors Voice recognition Brainstorming and organization
SCAN AND READ SOFTWARE
Wynn Read and Write Gold
WORD PREDICTION SOFTWARE
Co:Writer Word Q Read and Write Gold
VOICE RECOGNITION SOFTWARE
More likely to be successful if: Motivated due to a disability Good attention to detail Have patience – high tolerance for frustration Have support and training Speak clearly Already understand word processing & punctuation
•Dragon Naturally Speaking•SpeakQ•MacSpeech Dictate (Mac)
PDAS
COMBINE AS MUCH TECHNOLOGY AS
POSSIBLE Smartphones
PDA’sPhonesCameras (KNFB Mobile Reader w/ speech)GPS’s
iPods as digital voice recordersNano 2nd Generation and Video have
microphones as added accessories. Many people know how to use these and they are more intuitive to use than digital voice recorders.
LET’S NOT FORGET LOW TECH…
MEDICATION REMINDERS
WATCHES, TIMERS AND CLOCKS
RECORDERS
VISUAL ASSISTANTVisual Assistant provides supports for helping an individual sequence and perform an activity. It has pictures and custom recorded speech that helps the individual in the real world environment.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FORLOW VISION
MAGNIFICATION SOFTWARE ZoomText Magic Lunar
ZoomText Magic
VIDEO MAGNIFIERS
EnhancedVision Merlin
Freedom ScientificTopaz
OptelecClearview
VIDEO MAGNIFIERSEnhanced Vision
Merlin
GW Micro Senseview
OptelecCompact
VIDEO MAGNIFIERS
Optron PCT ABISee Zoom-Ex
LOW TECH SOLUTIONS
20/20 pens bold, lined paper
OTT lighting hand magnifiers signature guides
20/20 pens
bold lined paper
hand magnifiers
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR
BLINDNESS
SCREEN READING SOFTWARE
JAWS (Job Access with Speech)Window Eyes
NOTETAKERS
Braillenote
Pacmate
Braille Plus
REFRESHABLE BRAILLE DISPLAYS
Pacmate Braille display
Brailliant Braille display
STANDALONE SCANNERS
Extreme Reader
SARA
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
FOR BRAILLE PRODUCTION Duxbury software Romeo
Tiger
Juliet
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGYFOR
PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS
KEYBOARDS
One handedErgonomic OnscreenSmallLargeUnique
POINTING DEVICES Trackballs- mainstream products available in
computer retail stores and specialty products such as P&G roller plus trackball
Ergonomic Head or mouth controlled (Jouse, HeadMouse
Extreme)
3M Ergonomic
AirObic
Jouse
Trackball Emotion
EvolutionMouse-Trak
Footime Foot
SPEECH RECOGNITION SOFTWARE
Dragon naturally speaking SpeakQ MacSpeech Dictate (Mac)
ERGONOMICS Forearm support Wrist rests Keyboard trays Desk height Chair Foot rests
SWITCH ACCESS Switch selection Switch site software
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR
THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
SIGNALING DEVICES
Devices to notify households of events including the telephone or doorbell ringing, baby crying, audio alarms, and more via flashing lamp, a bed shaker and vibrating personal signaler.
alarm clock
COMMUNICATION DEVICES
Video Communication devices Teletypewriters (TTY) PC TTYs Network TTYs TTY/Carry-Over
Telephones
EXAMPLES OF TTYS