Funding is provided by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research under the US Department of Education, Grant # H133E040019.University of Colorado at Denver & Health Sciences Center,

School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

D3. XML Repository of Common TasksD3. XML Repository of Common Tasks

Principal Investigator: Daniel K. Davies, MA – AbleLink Technologies, Colorado Springs, CO

Project Partner: Michael Wehmeyer, PhD - University of Kansas Beach Center on Disability - University Center on Developmental Disabilities

Specific Aim:

To develop an online library of prompting tasks using a standardized XML protocol for task-based prompting to facilitate sharing and reuse of instructional media for use across multiple platforms and programs. Initially, the project will further development of the XML protocol and build the framework for the task repository, develop a cross-platform application for creating instructional content according to the XML protocol, followed by an effort to promote creation of tasks to populate the online repository with instructional media content templates for use in home, educational, and vocational environments.

Research & Development Activities:

• Development/ Finalization of the XML prompting protocol• Completion of AIMS Task Builder software application: Version 1.0 release, May 2005• Development of resources to facilitate communication and collaboration with Content Users, Content Developers and Technology Developers• Design and development of Shared Task Repository web site• Development/Acquisition of content for Shared Task Repository• Design and development of AIMS Task Builder software application

Recent Accomplishments:

• Completion of infrastructure and Task Builder interface for uploading Task content to repository• Ongoing enhancement of AIMS user web site (www.aimsxml.com) to facilitate contributions to XML repository • Development of repository registration and login utilities• Development of directory structure for repository• Development of “seed” Tasks for repository• Added features to Task Builder application

AIMS Task BuilderVisio-like program for creating instructional prompting contentCreates sharable tasksCan be used to create content for any AIMS compliant prompting systemAvailable free to Content Developers

Resources Activities Short/IntermediateRange Outcomes

Long RangeOutcomes

Utility Review, Evaluation & FeedbackFocus Groups, Consumer Testing, Beta Testing, Peer Review, Partners, National Advisory Council, Consumer Advisory Council,

& NIDDR Reviews

Outputs

Presentations

Reports/White Papers

Fast Facts

Peer Review Articles

ATIA/RESNA Conferences (each year)

State of Science Conf

Accessible Web Site

Direct TA

Electronic Project/Data Management Tool

Thesis/Dissertations

Training Materials

Textbooks

Technology Forum

Coleman Institute Prize

Assistive Technology Devices

Contribute to improved Quality of Life through improved functioning and independence within the community and workplace for persons with significant cognitive disabilities

Basic Science AdvancesIncreased Research & Development Capacity/ EfficacyCost Effective Service DeliveryIncreased Functionality and Adoption of AT DevicesInfusion of Best Practice Models Decreased Time To Market for DevicesEnhanced Quality / Availability of InformationLeveraging Resources to Underserved AreasStandards AdoptionIncreased awarenessNew TechnologiesPolicy ChangesImproved Rehabilitation Practice

ResearchDevelopmentEducation/TrainingDisseminationUtilization

ConsumersFamiliesAdvocatesAT ManufacturesLiterature ReviewsMarketplace ActivityContent ExpertsGrant RequirementsNIDDR ReviewParticipant PrioritiesFaculty & Staff ExpertiseUCHSC SupportPhysical PlantGrant FundingLeveraged ResourcesPartnerships

Task Builder allows teachers, parents and caregivers to create simple step-by-step “linear” Tasks...

...or more complex Tasks involving “decision points”, timers, and other advanced features.