Assistive Technology Training was presented on July 19, 2017. The training dealt with the following information and can be viewed by clicking on each part.
Class Materials:
Assistive Technology Power Point Presentation (pdf)
What is assistive technology?
Keven Drumheller, Arc Northern Chesapeake Region, chief operating officer - introduction
Denise Schuler – Maryland TAP (Technology Assistance Program)
Part 1 video: What is assistive technology?
Topics include:
- Overview of assistive technology
- How assistive technology helps people of differing abilities
- How assistive technology helps everyone
- About TAP
- Aids for daily living
- Augmentative communication and speech aids
Part 2 video: Assistive technology devices
Topics include:
- Devices for the hard of hearing
- Aids for the blind/low vision
- Adaptive computer access devices
- Head mouse option
- Eye gaze systems
- Environmental controls
- Work accommodations
- Cognitive/memory/learning aids
- There’s an App for That
- Information and referral
Part 3 video: Assistive technology programs
Topics include:
- Additional assistive technology device examples
- Equipment loan and demonstration
- Assistive technology loan program
- Contacts and wrap-op