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Technology update from Jackie Harber, iansyst Ltd
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Helping the physically challenged and “What’s New”
Jackie HarberAssistive Technology Specialist
Agenda
o Alternative input deviceso Switcheso Communication aidso CapturaTalko AttenGoo E-learning Portal
Who needs an alternative device?o Poor motor controlo Physically impairedo Injuredo Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)
o Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)o Upper Limb disorder
Who needs an alternative device?o Poor motor controlo Physically impairedo Injuredo Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)
o Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)o Upper Limb disorder
Handshake - position
Alternative devicesErgonomic - mice
Grip Vertical Mouse
Penguin Vertical Mouse
Evoluent VerticalMouse
Vertical Mouse Anir Pro
Alternative input - Trackball
Kensington Orbit Elite
kidTRAC
Kensington Expert
Roller Plus
Roller II
Alternative input - Joystick
Roller PlusRoller II
HelpiJoy
Alternative devices - other
RollerMouse Pro2 Station
SmartNAV 4
IntegraMouse
Keyboards
Large font While on Black Cherry compact
Posturite Number Slide Arch
Goldtouch
Switches
Pal Pad switch
Grasp
USB Crick BoxString
Buddy
Trigger
Software Gridkeys – the Grid 2
Other options to considero Laptop standso Keyguardso Keyboard and wrist rests?o Break software
o Workpace, RSIguardo Word Prediction o Typing Tutors
Ipad with Proloquo2go
CapturaTalk - Android
What is AttenGo? Web-based software for ADD/ADHD Personalised training for all age groups Clinically tested with long lasting results Cost-effective and easy to use
Key features/Benefits
How does it work?
Improves key cognitive skillsEnhances Beta brain wavesNeuro-cognitive based exercisesReal time feedback & scores25 min/day, results within 3 months
Benefits
• Increased attention & concentration• Reduced impulsivity & hyperactivity• Improved planning & organizational
skills• Increased self confidence & self-
image• Overcome distractions
E-learning portal
E-learning – What is it for?
o Companion to the one-to-one trainingo Helps recall information on AT
productso videos, MP3’s and accessible PDFs on
most commonly used software
E-Learning Portal - Content
o ClaroReado Read & Write
Goldo Dragon Naturally
Speakingo Audio Notetakero Olympus
Recorders
o EB Word Bankso Inspirationo MindGeniuso SuperNovao Zoomtext
Dyslexia ScreenerVisual Sequential Memory
