Technology update from Jackie Harber, iansyst Ltd

1. Helping the physically
challenged and
“What’s New”
Jackie Harber
Assistive Technology Specialist

2. Agenda
o Alternative input devices
o Switches
o Communication aids
o CapturaTalk
o AttenGo
o E-learning Portal

3. Who needs an alternative
device?
o Poor motor control
o Physically impaired
o Injured
o Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)
o Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
o Upper Limb disorder

4. Who needs an alternative
device?
o Poor motor control
o Physically impaired
o Injured
o Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)
o Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
o Upper Limb disorder

5. Handshake - position

6. Alternative devices
Ergonomic - mice
Penguin Vertical
Mouse
Grip Vertical
Mouse
Vertical Mouse
Anir Pro
Evoluent
VerticalMouse

7. Alternative input - Trackball
Kensington Orbit
Roller II
Elite
Kensington Expert
Roller Plus
kidTRAC

8. Alternative input - Joystick
HelpiJoy
Roller II Roller Plus

9. Alternative devices - other
SmartNAV 4
RollerMouse Pro2 Station
IntegraMouse

10. Keyboards
Large font While on Black Cherry compact
Posturite Number Slide Arch
Goldtouch

11. Switches
Buddy
USB Crick Box
String
Pal Pad switch
Trigger
Grasp

12. Software
Gridkeys – the Grid 2

13. Other options to consider
o Laptop stands
o Keyguards
o Keyboard and wrist rests?
o Break software
o Workpace, RSIguard
o Word Prediction
o Typing Tutors

14. Ipad with Proloquo2go

15. CapturaTalk - Android

16. 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

17. Key features/Benefits
How does it work?
 Improves key cognitive skills
 Enhances Beta brain waves
 Neuro-cognitive based exercises
 Real time feedback & scores
 25 min/day, results within 3 months

18. Benefits
• Increased attention & concentration
• Reduced impulsivity & hyperactivity
• Improved planning & organizational
skills
• Increased self confidence & self-
image
• Overcome distractions

19. E-learning portal

20. E-learning – What is it for?
o Companion to the one-to-one
training
o Helps recall information on AT
products
o videos, MP3’s and accessible PDFs on
most commonly used software

21. E-Learning Portal - Content
o ClaroRead o EB Word Banks
o Read & Write o Inspiration
Gold o MindGenius
o Dragon Naturally o SuperNova
Speaking o Zoomtext
o Audio Notetaker
o Olympus
Recorders

22. Visual Sequential Memory
Dyslexia Screener