Assistive Technology A'T Training

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Assistive Technology (A.T) Training
ANDREW HOAT LEDISABILITY PROGRAM
NAVIGATOR(425)530-2918lea_at_dshs.wa.gov
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• What are A.T. Devices?
• Tools to help people overcome barriers of
  learning, working, daily living activities
• A.T. includes mobility, cognitive, and
  communications devices such as hearing aid
  devices and computer programs
• A.T. can also include items like an adjustable
  height table, different types of computer
  keyboards and mouse options.

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• WorkSource (One-stop) System Career Services
  for All
• One-in-Five Americans have a Disability
• People with Disabilities are Underemployed
• People with Disabilities Want to be Employed

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• WorkSource (One-Stop) Accessibility Requirements
• Provide the same orientation, registration,
  assessment and other services
• Make computers and other resources accessible
• Accommodations in classes and workshops
• Accommodations for assessment and training
  services
• Outreach Marketing publicize your centers
  accessibility

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One-Stop Accessibility Solution Map
Orientation Registration
Computer Resource Areas
Classes Workshops
Training Services
Height Adjustable Workstation Accessible
Computer

• Accessible Materials
• Closed Captioned Videos
• Assistive Listening Devices

• Accessible Materials
• Height Adjustable Workstation
• Accessible Computer

• Accessible Materials

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User Experience Requirements
Adjustable Workstation Assistive Listening
System WYNN, Read Write ZoomText Alternate
Input Devices Accessible Phones Dragon Naturally
Speaking JAWS
Novice
Product Complexity
User Experience
Expert
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The Accessible Workstation for People with
Learning Disabilities

• Approx. 15 of population have learning
  disabilities that effect reading/writing
• Some diagnosed, some not diagnosed. Many people
  unaware of accommodation options.
• But, accommodation strategies for overcoming LD
  are critical to success

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Learning and Cognitive Disabilities

• SoftwareTools
• WYNN, ReadPlease WordQ

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How Do You Get Info into WYNN?

• Scan print materials using a flat-bed scanner
• Open electronic files from disk
• New Create a new document with word processing
• Email receive and send email with WYNNs support
• Go to Web browse the Internet and bring text
  into WYNN

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Modifying the Reading Environment Visual
Tailoring

• Set Text Size
• Assist with focus and attention
• Aid visual tracking
• Set Color to Reduce Light Sensitivity (Scotopic
  Sensitivity)

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The Web with WYNN

• Interactive bi-modal web access within WYNN
• Choose how you want to see text displayed
• Study tools for research and comprehension while
  browsing

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Three Ways to Read from the Web

• Look at the original view, the Read button speaks
  the text
• WebFocus feature for reducing visual clutter
  while reading from original view
• Text View to Read with customized visual settings
  (all links still live)

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Writing with WYNN

• Auditory feedback while writing
• Read back in preferred visual settings
• Dictionary, Spell Checker, and Word Prediction

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WYNN - Summary

• Supports visual and auditory processing
• Helps with comprehension, retention,
  productivity
• Streamlines and facilitates Internet research
• Facilitates success in employment
• Video clips to help you use WYNN
• http//worksource.uwctds.washington.edu/images/lea
  rning_videos/Learn_3_WYNN.wvx

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ReadPlease

• Reads text out loud using synthesized voice to
  assist individuals who have difficulties with
  reading. Requires users to paste the text to be
  read onto the windows clipboard
• Video clips http//worksource.uwctds.washington.e
  du/images/learning_videos/Learn_1_ReadPlease.wvx

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WordQ

• This software makes writing easier for two
  different types of individuals. It is useful for
  individuals who have difficulty using a keyboard
  due to physical impairments. It is also useful
  for individuals who have difficulty recalling
  words as they write.

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WordQ

• Video Clips
• http//worksource.uwctds.washington.edu/images/lea
  rning_videos/Learn_2_WordQ.wvx

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The Accessible Workstation for People who are
Blind or Visually Impaired

• Basic Access Solutions
• Large Screen Monitor
• Magnifier/Screen Readers
• Large Print Key Board/

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The Accessible Workstation for People who are
Blind or Visually Impaired

• Advanced Screen Reader (JAWS)
• ZoomText
• Kurzweil 1000

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Vision Facts

• Approximately 3.5 of population are visually
  impaired and another .5 are totally blind
• Most common vision loss is due to age related
  factors (i.e. Macular Degeneration)
• Magnification and Screen Reading is the most
  widely accepted strategies to compensate for
  vision loss

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ZoomText Magnifier/ Screen Reader

• Magnifier Highlights
• Select Magnification Level (1x to 16x)
• Select Zoom Window Mode (Full, Overlay, Lens)
• Select from Special Pointers Cursors
• Select Color options for improved contrast
• Screen Reader Highlights
• Complete Screen Reading
• Automatic document reading capabilities
• Document Reader
• Application Reader
• Speak-it Tool

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ZoomText Magnifier/ Screen Reader

• ZoomText Shortcuts
• Make the ZoomText Window Active Press
  CTRLSHIFTU
• Speech On/Off Press ALTSHIFTS
• AppRdr (Application Reader)
• Make sure ZoomText and the desired application
  (MS Word, Internet Explorer, etc.) are open.
• Press ALTSHIFTA to start AppRdr
• Start and Stop Speech by pressing ENTER
• DocRdr (Document Reader) - Same as above Press
  ALTSHIFTD to start.

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Zoom Text

• video clips to help you use ZoomText
• http//worksource.uwctds.washington.edu/images/lea
  rning_videos/Learn_4_ZoomText.wvx

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JAWS
Offers computer access for people who are
blind Full Keyboard Navigation Unique
scripting language for further customization
(Advanced Use) Output to refreshable Braille
displays The leading computer access software
tool for people who are blind
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JAWS

• Internet Access Example
• Start JAWS
• Make JAWS the active window (INSERTJ)
• Start Internet Explorer
• Navigate the page by using (UP, Down Arrow,
  Page Up, Page Down)
• JAWS can read by word, line, sentence, or
  paragraph
• Follow Links by pressing ENTER
• Go back press ALTLEFT ARROW forward press
  ALTRIGHT ARROW

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JAWS
Getting Help JAWS Basic Training Cassette Tapes
Quick Reference Cards JAWS Online Help
(ALTH) Website www.freedomscientific.com Con
tact Department of Services for the Blind
[phone]
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JAWS

• Video Clips http//worksource.uwctds.washington.
  edu/images/learning_videos/Learn_9_JAWS.wvx

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Kurzweil 1000

• Used in conjunction with a commercial flatbed
  scanner, converts text from a printed page to a
  computer file which can then be read using
  synthetic speech. Designed for people who are
  blind or visually impaired not ideal for
  individuals with learning disabilities

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Kurzweil

• Video clips http//worksource.uwctds.washington.
  edu/images/learning_videos/Learn_10_Kurzweil.wvx

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Additional Vision Tools
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The Accessible Workstation for People with
Physical Disabilities

• Adjustable Height Table
• Alternative Input Devices (ergo keyboards, mice)
• Dragon Naturally Speaking Voice Recognition
• IntelliKeys Keyboard

Effective use requires users have prior
training.
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Physical Disability Facts

• Approximately 3 of population has a mobility
  impairment and another .5 are wheelchair users.
  
• Many people also have back injuries and or
  ergonomic injuries.
• Accessible workstations should include alternate
  input devices and a physically accessible
  workstation.

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Computer Access Accessories
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IntelliKeys Keyboard

• Specialized keyboard with interchangeable keypad
  overlays
• Ability to Customize Overlays with Overlay
  Maker Software

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The Accessible Workstation for People who are
Hard of Hearing

• Superprint TTY
• In line telephone amplifier
• Large area amplification
• PocketTalker Pro

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Accessories for Hearing Impaired
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RESOURCES

• http//worksource.uwctds.washington.edu/index.htm
  
• WorkSource Disability Network Technical
  Assistance Center 1-866-438-3292