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Unit 4 This is an article that I found on Weebly that explains how the SETT framework is laid out. Since we learned and focused on the HAAT model, I thought it was interesting to see a full description of what SETT is and how it compares to what we learned about the HAAT. This is important for us as future OT's because nothing is ever set in stone, and some of our employers may prefer us to use frameworks that are different than what we are used to.
Unit 4 For those of you from Illinois, or interested in practicing in Illinois, this website provides some pretty interesting funding options for those needing AT. The categories range from ALS, to education, to Veterans services. I'm not entirely sure how they developed this list, or why they chose to focus on certain topics and diagnoses, but it's interesting to check out. As future OT's this website can give us an idea of more abstract funding options, which is sometimes the only way that people can get the funding that they need for their AT.
Unit 4: This website is very beneficial and should be bookmarked on your laptop as it provides a simple guide for AT funding. This area of occupational therapy can be very confusing, but through the setup of this website therapists, with differing years of experience, can easily find information regarding the differing areas of funding while obtaining detailed information if needed. While viewing this website, I was surprised with the amount of funding sources for assistive technology!
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This is a great website that simply defines the funding options for AT. This is a topic that can be a bit of a muddy point due to confusion with how insurance coverage works, but ATIA does a great job of mapping out everyone's options. This really helped me gain a better understanding of where funding is available and how it works. As a future OT, and as a student, this is a website that I will make sure to never forget!
Unit 3 This is a cool little article I found on Zite. It lists and describes 5 apps for the iPad that help people who are blind or have low vision. A lot of these are pretty cool and could definitely help someone with visual impairments go about their day a little easier. The app that detects where the lights and windows are in the room is one of my favorites. I think it's great for safety to be able to find windows without having to physically feel around for windows in every room the individual enters. As OT's this is something that we could inform our clients about and hopefully make their lives a little easier and more independent.
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This is a blog all about a family with a daughter who relies heavily on AAC to communicate. There is so much to see on this blog that documents the family’s trials and tribulations with AAC. They discuss the devices they have gone through, other helpful techniques, and just plain old advice on how to live day to day. It seems like a great resources for other parents to seek out and learn more about how other families are handling their situation. As a future OT, I probably wouldn’t use this blog for professional advice, but it is really helpful to read about how the parents think and feel. They truly are the experts on their child and we need to remember that and make sure to include them in the process.
The TEK Robotic Mobilization Device is a machine developed to replace the wheelchair. In this demonstration video, we see a man with a severe injury to his spinal cord able to move about in ways that a wheelchair would make very difficult.
Unit 3: This article is from 2012, but I believe this is a great product to replace the wheelchair. From a future occupational therapist perspective this device increases mobility within the home and environment, while giving the client pressure relief (i.e. decrease the risk of pressure sores). I do wonder how this device would work on carpet and/or in the grass (i.e. patient safety).
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This seems like a really interesting product that allows wheelchair users the ability to stand. This is great for increasing independence and function, while also providing great health benefits. The individual is less prone to pressure sores when they have the ability to stand. I think this product is really cool, but it seems like the user needs to have a relatively high amount or upper extremity function in order to use the device on their own. I know first hand that there are types of power chairs out there that can do this same thing for the individual, but all they have to do is flip a switch on their universal control and can raise their chair using their joy stick. It's great to know that there are other options out there and it's important to keep this in mind as future OT's!
14 Helpful Low Vision Products! From Magnifiers to Alarm Clocks, these Low Vision products are sure to help you or your loved ones!
UNIT 3: This blog has different products that are available to assist people with low vision. It also gives a short description about what the product does. The product that I found neat was the liquid level indicator because it provides a warning tone when the cup is getting full and then a different tone whenever it is completely full.
Unit 3- Reblog I think this is a pretty neat website that offers solutions to help individuals with low vision. Some of the products listed seemed like pretty obvious choices, but others were ones that I had never thought of before. I agree that the liquid level indicator is cool and could really provide a great benefit. I also thought the portable, credit card sized magnifier was a good product as well.
Originally designed to help those with cerebral palsy (CP), the Maltron Expanded keyboard measures 63x25cm and has been robustly designed with a strong steel construction to withstand heavy use, and a nylon coating for a smooth wipe-clean surface. it provides enhanced access for physically disabled and visually impaired users.
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The Maltron Expanded Keyboard is a keyboard that was originally designed for individuals with CP to allow them to swipe across the keys. It is one of those keyboards that has a built-in keyguard which is meant to help prevent accidental pressing of the wrong keys. The board itself is much larger, however the keys do not appear to be any larger than normal. It does have contrast ( black on yellow/ black on pink) which is helpful for individuals with visual impairments, but I cannot think of an instance where this keyboard would be a great choice for a client. It seems as though the individual has to push the keys in order for them to work, rather than just touching them. It is important an OT to be able to evaluate a product such as this one and weigh all of the pros and cons and make comparisons to other products before recommending it to your client.
Introduction As the name implies, an On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) is a virtual keyboard that is displayed on the computer screen. It is used as an alternative to the physical keyboard, so people can "type" by using a mouse or other input device. As a general rule, there are two main reasons why someone would want to use an OSK: Assistive As a physical keyboard replacement:
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This website gives a list of what they believe to be the best FREE on-screen keyboards (OSK) available. First, they list the reasons why someone might want to use an OSK, including disability. They chose their winners based on how functional and customizeable the product is, along with what it is best used for. They list 4 free keyboards that can be downloaded onto your computer, along with the pros, cons, ratings, and requirements of each OSK. This is good to know for OT because you may have clients who cannot afford an OSK, but would highly benefit from using one. We could use this website to make a just right choice for our client. However, this is a highly subjective website and instruction taken from it should be used with caution.
With the shift from computers to touch-screen phones and tablets in recent years, initial worries that people with disabilities would be left behind have largely faded, advocates say.
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This article discusses smart phone accessibility and how applications and certain features on a smart phone can provide just as much use to an individual with a disability as an actual desktop computer can. A few individuals with blindness and visual impairments share their experiences of using smart phones, and they are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. Apps that these individuals commonly use include: BlindSquare for navigation and Money Reader to identify currency. Smart phones are extremely popular (they are the new pants) and everybody has a right to learn how use their phone to best suit their needs. It is important for an occupational therapist to recognize and understand the importance of their client’s cell phone, and work to make the device as accessible as possible for the user.
If you are looking for a great business idea, it is advisable to ask the people closest to the problems that need to be fixed. In Josh Stein’s case, this meant going to his parents. Mr Stein, the son of a doctor and an occupational therapist, had
Unit 2- Article from Zite
Wharton MBA’s start-up is centered on a product that reminds patients to take their medication. The son of a doctor and occupational therapist decided to create a product that helps people remember to take their medication. This smart pill bottle has a timer that reminds people to take their medicine, and has a tracking system that pays attention to how often the person remembers or forgets to take their medicine. From an occupational therapy standpoint, this invention is one that can help clients and improve their quality of life due to increased medication management.
Student software opens worlds for motion-impaired
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Students at Boston University are trying to create new computer access for individuals with disabilities. Their product is called Camera Mouse, and it uses a camera, or webcam, to track the users head movements to move the cursor on the computer screen. What is notable about this product is that the user can select any point on their face that they want to use to move the mouse. This is especially helpful for those who may have limited head and neck posture, or are unable to hold their head in a position that directly faces the computer screen. It seems like a product that may be a little more user friendly than a traditional head mouse or eye tracking system for an individual who has more sever musculoskeletal issues. This is an important product for OT because it is a high tech type of computer accessibility that can be used by individuals with rather sever physical impairments. However, this article was posted in 2011, so a follow up should be done to check on the current details of this product.
School worksheets are still mostly a pen-and-paper medium that can present difficulty to students with dyslexia. Here's the best assistive technology to help.
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This article that I also found on zite takes the opposite approach to technology and education as the first article. This article was written by an educator who specializes in assistive technology and has worked with children with dyslexia for over 20 years. The purpose of this article was to describe several easier ways to make digital versions “dyslexia-friendly” worksheets, rather than paper copies. She provides options for desktop software, google chrome apps, and iPad apps. Once the worksheets are converted to a digital format, students can then use assistive technology such as text-to-speech or word completion software to complete their worksheets successfully. I think it is very helpful to get the opinions of someone who has been doing this for a long time and who has used all of the programs included on the list. The online product guide can make anything sound awesome and exciting, but until you use it with your kids you never know what works best.
This website offers quite a few technology and software options for students who need a little extra help in the classroom and cannot do the typical “paperwork” that a student might need to do. As I read the article on this website, I began thinking about my summer job in a high school special education department. Quite a few of the students would have benefited from the use of this technology and software in order to enhance their learning experiences. I was also thinking how these tools could even help those kids with CP due to their lack of ability to manipulate pencils and turn pages. My particular favorite that is listed is Snapverter. This app transforms a picture into a PDF file whose text can be read aloud. Most kids really enjoy technology, and for those with learning disabilities, being able to use this technology in the classroom might help them enjoy school a little bit more.
Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots and learn more about Claro ScanPen. Download Claro ScanPen and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
New OCR app for Apple devices: Claro ScanPen
This app is really cool! Claro ScanPen allows the user to take a photo of your printed text document, letter, test paper - then select the text with your finger and hear it spoken straight back to you. It also does not require internet connection.
This is a neat app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This app allows you to take a picture of any document, select what you want to know from that document, and then hear aloud what it's text says. This would be great for students with dyslexia or any sort of learning disability that causes them to struggle with reading. Fortunately, this app makes school work a little more accessible for these students now. I wonder, though, if there are any other apps similar to this on the market that might be better or of better quality? It's worth looking into.
Like something out of the Museum of Modern Arts this latest keyboard design by Minebea looks amazing. The Cool Leaf Touchscreen Keyboard ($250 USD) feature
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The Cool Leaf Touchscreen Keyboard has a full 108 key layout with each key individually backlit. This keyboard is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OSX. The mirror-like, flat surface of this keyboard is sleek but does not provide tactile input. However, The Cool Leaf Touchscreen Keyboard has an adjustable beep sound when you press the desired key and the sensitivity can be adjusted as well. The beeping output is a great feature that gives appropriate feedback to individual while typing. The adjustability of the beeping is also a desirable quality allows the keyboard to fit the context in which it is being used. This keyboard is an alternative device that can help individuals use the technology that is in our world today.
I think this is an interesting piece of technology. I definitely looks cool and could be used by someone with a disability. At first, I was wondering why someone would want a keyboard like this, but then I was thinking that the look of it could give someone with a disability a boost of confidence because this keyboard just looks like a really cool keyboard, rather than something that will stand out and draw a lot of attention to the user. If this keyboard can be used similarly to the Intellikeys keyboard, then I think it can be used by a wide range of individuals. Unfortunately this site doesn't list the cost of the keyboard, so it is hard to tell if this is an obtainable product.
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This is an extremely interesting article that I found on Zite, posted by Autism Speaks. This article left me wondering: “Can a service dog be considered a form of assistive technology?” Jack, a kid who has a diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder, is experiencing the benefits that a service dog can offer. Jack’s dog helps to keep him calm and manage sensory overload, reduce his stress levels, and keep him safe. All in all, Jack’s service dog goes every where with him, and serves as a functional aid that helps him participate in occupations and engage in his environment. This is something that OT’s should keep in mine when considering and recommending assistive technology. I’m not sure if a service dog could be considered assistive technology or not, but it definitely has helped Jack to live a more functional life.
While scrolling through Zite, I came across this story of a guy who is using his disability to change people’s impressions of the assistive technology (orthotics) that some people may need. Cornelius experienced traumatic nerve damage and loss of function in his right hand when he was a young boy. Now, he is using his education, drive, and personal experiences to create an assistive device for his right hand that does not draw unwanted attention to his deficit. To Cornelius, the unwanted attention is centered around people asking “what happened” to his hand. Instead, he wants to create a good looking, fashionable device that has people inquiring about “coolness” of the device, rather than his disability. A major part of his project involves 3-D printing, which he uses to create each prototype. This is an interesting story because Cornelius has such a great outlook on life. As future OT's this is an important lesson for us to remember- no matter how great and functional we think the device is, it also has to make the client feel confident in themselves.
