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MD TAP
Welcome to theMaryland Technology Assistance
Program
An agency of the Maryland Department of
Disabilities
MCIE October 22, 2010
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ABOUT US
Maryland TAP makes disability-related
technology more available, affordable,andusable for Maryland
residents with disabilities.
To build a better life,you need the right tools.
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Goals for Today: AssistiveTechnology and Least
RestrictiveEnvironment
What is assistive technology?
Is assistive technology always expensive?
What impact does assistive technology haveon students and
individuals in learning andcommunity environments?
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Activity
You will see a variety of items on the tables
before you. Break into groups of three to four
Choose a few items and be prepared to sharehow you think each
item might be utilized.
There are no wrong answers!
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Low, Mid and HighAssistive Technology Devices
Low:
Inexpensive, easily made, easy to learn, readilyavailable, easy
to replace/maintain
Mid: May cost more, require some training, havespecial design,
often need power source,
High: Higher cost, need specific training to learn,
oftencustomized
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Assistive Technology What DoesIt Look Like?
Overview of Assistive Technology
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Assistive Technology and Inclusive
Environments - Advantages
Promotes understanding of classroom
essential to classroom environment low tohigh tech (visual
schedules, photos, pictures)
Facilitates Participation
Facilitates Cooperative Learning in theClassroom
Promotes Communication and Interaction
7 Inclusive and Supportive Education Congress August 2005
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WHAT IS ASSISTIVETECHNOLOGY?
Adaptive computer access devices
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Computer Access in the Classrom
IntelliKeys-Hannah Montana
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Mainstream and SpecializedTechnology
Flip Camera
iPod Touch
iPad Touch
Software-Kurzweil 3000
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What is Assistive Technology?
Cognitive/memory/learning aids
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WHAT IS ASSISTIVETECHNOLOGY?
Augmentative communication and speech aids
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Communication in the Community
Ryan collecting for Cub Scouts
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WHAT IS ASSISTIVETECHNOLOGY?
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Voice Amplification
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WHAT IS ASSISTIVETECHNOLOGY?
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WHAT IS ASSISTIVETECHNOLOGY?
Vision aids
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WHAT IS ASSISTIVETECHNOLOGY?
Environmental controls
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WHAT IS ASSISTIVETECHNOLOGY?
Recreational adaptations
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WHAT IS ASSISTIVETECHNOLOGY?
Work accommodations
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Head Mouse Options
Head Mouse Extreme
Smart Nav
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MS Accessibility Features
www.microsoft.com/enable
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Eye Gaze System
Alternative access/communication
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THE LAW AND ASSISTIVETECHNOLOGY
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PROGRAMS
Maryland TAP operates and supports programs
including:
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INFORMATION &REFERRAL
Helps identify potential products and solutions
Links with sources for assessment orevaluation
Refers to vendors
Connects with funding sources
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EQUIPMENT LOAN ANDDEMONSTRATION
Lets people observe and try out devices before
buying Lends devices to individuals or professionals
for 4 weeks to try out or cover short-term gaps(e.g., when
devices are being repaired)
Centers in Baltimore, Western Maryland andthe Eastern Shore
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AT GUARANTEEDLOAN PROGRAM
Provides low-interest loans to Maryland residentswith
disabilities or their families to buy assistivetechnology
Covers all types of AT, including vehicles,computers, home
modifications
Loan amounts - $500 - $50,000
Interest rates usually one point below prime
Approves many loans that would be turned downby conventional
lenders
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NEW PROJECTS
Used Equipment Exchange
Free on-line classified ads for people seekingto donate, sell or
acquire used assistivetechnology
http://www.matcoop.org/v3/
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WESTERN MARYLAND
TAP
AT:LAST, Inc.
d.b.a. Maryland A.T. Co-op
P.O. Box 428
Savage, MD 20763
410-792-9901 (voice/fax)
[email protected] (e-mail)
www.matcoop.org (web)
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EASTERN SHORE TAP
Holly Community, Inc.
408 Coles Circle
P. O. Box 1489
Salisbury, MD 21802
(877) 511-0744 (voice)
(443) 260-0833 (fax)
[email protected] (e-mail)
www.hollycommunity.org (web)
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CONTACT US
Central Office
Maryland Technology Assistance Program
2301 Argonne Drive, T-17
Baltimore, MD 21218
(800) 832-4827 (voice)
(866) 881-7488 (TTY)(410) 554-9237 (fax)
[email protected] (e-mail)
www.mdtap.org (web)
