Transition
Assistive technology supports used by individuals with disabilities in the workplace range from low-tech supports for accessing work equipment to high-tech devices and software that increase work productivity. Specific examples of AT supports include:
· switch access to work equipment and appliances
· environmental controls
· adapted driving controls
· adjustable-height desks
· ergonomic chairs
· materials moving carts and lifts
· assistive listening devices
· telephone headsets
· augmentative communication devices
· ergonomic keyboards
· trackball mice
· accessibility features on tablets and computers
· text and screen readers
· speech-to-text, word prediction and note-taking software
· scheduling and organizational software
Workplace Supports/Apps
▪ Functional Skills Systems videos/iOS (Conover Company)
· Video Scheduler -iOS (MDR)
· Coinulator (PCI Education)
· Choiceworks - iOS (Bee Visual, LCC)
· Visual Routines – iOS ( Megan Holstein)
· First Then Schedules – iOS/Android (Good Karma Applications)
· ChorePad HD - iOS (Nannek
· Menu Planner – iOS (InnovaDev, LCC)
· MedCoach Medication Reminder (Great Call, Inc) iOS/Android
· Simple Grocery List – iOS/Android (Routine 1 Software)
· Quick Cues –iOS (Fraser)
· Ace Budget 3 - iOS (SVT Software)
· Moneywise – Android (Everyone)
Assistive Technology-Post Secondary (QIAT-PS)
The Student Self-Evaluation Matrix is a way for individuals or teams to help identify the skills needed to use AT in the Post-Secondary environment.
Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology- Post Secondary (QIAT-PS)
The Campus Self-Evaluation Matrix is a set of quality indicators in five content areas for Assistive Technology (AT) in Post-Secondary education, allowing for the measurement of AT service delivery at your school.