PRESENTER: Margaret Cisco This webinar exlpores how low-to-high tech AT tools can support a person living at home and getting out into the community. The webinar will explore AT tools that will enable someone to complete household tasks and typical home activities, AT tools that will support community participation, and AT tools that will support involvement in recreational activities.

1. Assistive Technology of Alaska AT for Home and Community Margaret Cisco, ATLA AT Specialist

2. Housekeeping CEU Announcement Resources Follow-up survey Assistive Technology of Alaska

3. What is Assistive Technology of Alaska? Federal Tech Act Project for the State Information, Demonstration, Training, Loan, and Recycle/Re-use Focus Areas Vision, Hearing, Communication, Computer Access, ECU, Learning and Cognitive Other Activities AT product and device sales In depth topic training by request AT assessment Assistive Technology of Alaska

4. Objectives Participants will know what AT is and why it is important to consider AT for home and community living. Participants will identify three AT devices or products to consider. Participants will be aware of three resources that offer information about AT for home and community living. Assistive Technology of Alaska

5. What is Assistive Technology? What is Assistive Technology? Assistive Technology of Alaska

6. Why AT in the Senior Years? Why AT for Home and Community? Because disability is a natural part of the human experience We all want to make our own choices Life activities Where we live Who we associate with We all need to be able to communicate We want to be able to do what we once did Using AT is a natural part of living Assistive Technology of Alaska

7. Maintaining Lifestyles As We Age Quality of Life Positioning and Mobility Vision Hearing Assistive Technology of Alaska Communication Memory and Organization Household Recreation

9. Safety (call for assistance and maintain safety in the home)

10. Comfort – the person will actually use the device

11. Making every day tasks easier with ATAssistive Technology of Alaska

12. Why AT for Positioning & Mobility ? Prevent pressure sores Prevent contractures Prevent respiratory issues Prevent bone loss Enable hand use Increase stimulation, socialization, participation Aging in place Assistive Technology of Alaska

13. AT for Seating & Mobility Assistive Technology of Alaska Seat Assists Walkers Scooters Specialized wheelchairs Wheelchairs

14. Mobility - Not Just For Big People Assistive Technology of Alaska Walkers Gait Trainers Wheelchairs

15. AT for Positioning and Mobility Assistive Technology of Alaska Bed Rails Roll guards Bed Wedges Bed pull ups Hoyer Lift Bed sensor alarms

16. AT for Mobility Assistive Technology of Alaska Bath benches Shower seats Grab bars Ramps Stair climbers Emergency Evacuation Assists

18. Bags

20. AT for Vision Bold writing pens Contrast and low sheen Extra lighting / more concentrated Self threading needles Stand magnifiers Talking telephones Talking watches, clocks and thermostats Assistive Technology of Alaska

21. Web Access - Vision Zoomtext – Magnifies text across all computer programs up to 36x WebEyes- Magnification for Internet Explorer from 4-144pt Mozilla Firefox Web Browser (free) Comes with built in magnification-increase magnification with NoSquint free add on for Firefox, allows settings for background, color, remembers settings Assistive Technology of Alaska

22. AT for Hearing AT for Hearing Personal Assisted listening devices Alert Systems Amplified Phones Loop systems FM Systems Easy Amplified Cell Phones Assistive Technology of Alaska

23. AT for Hearing Alert systems (phones, doorbell, motion) Amplified telephones or added amplifier FM systems (theatre, church) Hearing aids and loop system Personal listening devices Telecommunication devices (TTY, video phone, relay, text message) Vibrating pagers / alert systems Assistive Technology of Alaska

24. AT for Memory Assistive Technology of Alaska Automatic Faucet Automatic Toilet Talking Photo Album Simple Photo Phone Smart Phones + Special Software Pill reminder /alarm Smart Phones PDAs

25. AT for Memory Assistive Technology of Alaska Voice Alert Vibrating Timers Finder Alarms LiveScribe Pulse Pen Simplified TV Remote Recording to Remember

26. AT for Memory Auto shut off devices (i.e. coffee pots, irons) Hand held devices (all-in-one) Medication dispensers (daily, weekly, complex) Microwave or toaster ovens w/ auto shut off Reminder tools or systems to help prompt Alarms / voice reminders Vibrating reminders Calling services Assistive Technology of Alaska

27. AT for Communication Assistive Technology of Alaska iTouch - Communication Applications Voice output devices Low-tech boards Text Communication Voice Amplifiers High-Tech communication

28. AT for Communication Single message Two messages Sequence of messages One or more messages Wearable Assistive Technology of Alaska

29. AT for Household Tasks Assistive Technology of Alaska Check Writing Guide Easy Key Turner Special Dishes & Utensils Dressing Aids Pan Holder Lighting

30. Assistive Technology of Alaska AT for Recreation Wii games Kindle or Nook iTouch Card shuffler Needle Threader Large Print Cards

31. AT for Recreation Adapted exercise bikes Gardening tools Hand held electronic card games Large print books, crossword puzzles, embroidery patterns Stand magnifiers and extra light Computers for browsing, social networking, shopping, etc. Assistive Technology of Alaska

33. Speech recognition

34. Alternative mouse options

35. Alternative keyboard options

36. Switch interface options

37. Computer output

38. Speech

39. Visual ATLA www.atlaak.org

40. Recreation AT For Kids Too! Reading Switch Activated Toys I Touch game apps Assistive Technology of Alaska

41. Recreation AT For Kids Too! + +

42. Recreation AT For Kids Too! + + ATLA www.atlaak.org

43. Choosing AT

44. Choosing AT First THE INDIVIDUAL Needs Abilities Expectations Tasks Barriers Environments Then the TECHNOLOGY

46. Limitations

47. Preferences

48. Whathas already been tried?

49. What has worked?

50. What has not worked?

51. Diagnosis (medical, psychological, speech)Assistive Technology of Alaska

52. Step 2 – Identify AT Possibilities Generate Continuum of Potential AT Solutions High Tech Low Tech Person or support team makes an informed decision and selection Assistive Technology of Alaska

55. Effectiveness and appropriateness of the ATIf the AT is not effective, select another option from the low-to-high list and continue this process Assistive Technology of Alaska

56. Outcome Measures for AT Person uses AT to accomplish the goal Completes tasks more independently Completes task more efficiently Completes with increased safety Completes with increased safety Assistive Technology of Alaska

57. AT Resources - Demonstrations Demonstration Centers ATLAAlaska Center for Blind and Visually Impaired (ACBVI) Independent Living Centers Special Education Service Agency (SESA) Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Other Assistive Technology of Alaska

58. AT Resources - www.aktradingpost.org Assistive Technology of Alaska

59. AT Resources - Reutilization Recycling / Reuse (All Ages) ACBVI AK Trading Post (www.aktradingpost.org) ATLA Craig’s List and eBay Independent Living Centers Loan Closets Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Programs Assistive Technology of Alaska

60. AT Resources - Internet Just a few of the resources from this presentation AbleNet Alzheimers Store Enabling Devices Fischer Price Harris Communications Independent Living Aids Life Solutions Plus Assistive Technology of Alaska