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AAT Overview

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Jacqui Cyrus
Jacqui Cyrus

This document provides an introduction and overview of assistive and adaptive technology (AAT). It defines AAT as technologies that support people with disabilities. Assistive technology devices are defined as any item or equipment that increases, maintains, or improves the functional abilities of individuals with disabilities. Adaptive technology categories include positioning, mobility, communication, computer access, adaptive toys/games, adaptive environments, and instructional aids. The document also discusses additional considerations for AAT including performance, ergonomics, practicality, aesthetics, normalization, cost effectiveness, personal acceptance, reliability, safety, and the SETT framework for decision making.

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Introduction to AAT Jacqui Cyrus, M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D. School of Education University of Guam
Overview Assistive/Adaptive Technology definitions Additional Considerations AT Framework
Assistive Technology Definitions: The applications of science, engineering, and other disciplines that result in processes, methods, or inventions that support people with disabilities. Additional information http://www.pluk.org/AT1.html#2
Adaptive Technology Definitions
Assistive Technology Device Definition: Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off-the-shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities (U.S. congress, 1988). Example
Assistive Technology Device contd Seven Categories: positioning, mobility, augmentative and alternative communication, computer access, adaptive toys and games, adaptive environments and instructional aids.
Non-assistive Technology Definitions Examples
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Additional Considerations Performance Does it work efficiently? Elegance Does this device represent the simplest, most efficient way to accomplish the task? Ergonomics Does it fit the individual?
Additional Considerations -- contd Practicality How available are repair services? At what cost? Aesthetics Is this device attractive to the eye? Does the device fit well into the user's lifestyle? Normalization Does the equipment minimize difference or exaggerate difference?
Additional Considerations -- contd Cost effectiveness Do the benefits the device provides justify the cost? Are there less expensive devices or models that serve the purpose as well? Personal acceptance Is this device the user's own choice? Does the potential user view this device as life-enhancing?
Additional Considerations -- contd Reliability What is the manufacturer's reputation for reliability? Does it stand up well to normal use? Safety Is it safe to use? Is a margin built in for foreseeable misuse?
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AAT Framework SETT Using the SETT Framework, decision makers determine 4 major issues AAT Framework
References Bryant, D. P. & Bryant B. R. (2003). Assistive Technology For People With Disabilities. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon. U.S. Congress. (1988). U.S. Congress, Public Law 100-406, Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988.

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AAT Overview

  • 1. Introduction to AAT Jacqui Cyrus, M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D. School of Education University of Guam
  • 2. Overview Assistive/Adaptive Technology definitions Additional Considerations AT Framework
  • 3. Assistive Technology Definitions: The applications of science, engineering, and other disciplines that result in processes, methods, or inventions that support people with disabilities. Additional information http://www.pluk.org/AT1.html#2
  • 5. Assistive Technology Device Definition: Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off-the-shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities (U.S. congress, 1988). Example
  • 6. Assistive Technology Device contd Seven Categories: positioning, mobility, augmentative and alternative communication, computer access, adaptive toys and games, adaptive environments and instructional aids.
  • 9. Additional Considerations Performance Does it work efficiently? Elegance Does this device represent the simplest, most efficient way to accomplish the task? Ergonomics Does it fit the individual?
  • 10. Additional Considerations -- contd Practicality How available are repair services? At what cost? Aesthetics Is this device attractive to the eye? Does the device fit well into the user's lifestyle? Normalization Does the equipment minimize difference or exaggerate difference?
  • 11. Additional Considerations -- contd Cost effectiveness Do the benefits the device provides justify the cost? Are there less expensive devices or models that serve the purpose as well? Personal acceptance Is this device the user's own choice? Does the potential user view this device as life-enhancing?
  • 12. Additional Considerations -- contd Reliability What is the manufacturer's reputation for reliability? Does it stand up well to normal use? Safety Is it safe to use? Is a margin built in for foreseeable misuse?
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  • 14. AAT Framework SETT Using the SETT Framework, decision makers determine 4 major issues AAT Framework
  • 15. References Bryant, D. P. & Bryant B. R. (2003). Assistive Technology For People With Disabilities. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon. U.S. Congress. (1988). U.S. Congress, Public Law 100-406, Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988.