AT: Software

I created an AAC App consisting of 6 things that are important for me to communicate, both verbally and non-verbally. I created the app through MIT App Inventor, using horizontal alignments, various images, and blocks to ensure its functionality. 

We made a talking compass by using blocks we have used in previous classes. By combining blocks like if-then and azimuth, I was able to program the app to say which direction my phone is facing by clicking the heading button. 

I made a seating coach in class that provides a timer to notify someone when to tilt their chair to release their pressure ulcer, as well as tell them when they have tilted enough. For my seating coach, the threshold is 35°, with a 5 second cool-down between tilting. I also used labels so the user is able to read when to tilt, or has tilted enough. 

I made a switch accessible game where the shark moved from right to left on the screen, and the fish moves from left to right on the screen. The point of the game is to have the fish jump and dodge the shark, which can be done by pressing the jump button. 

I made a cognitive aid app that goes through the steps of brushing your teeth. This could be beneficial for someone who has a cognitive disability, as it gives verbal cues with pictures to guide one through brushing teeth. It also allows you to go to the next step, or previous step. I created this app using my knowledge from the four student guides completed in class.