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QIAT Resource Bank
The resources here are posted by AT professionals around the country and include checklists, comparison charts, instructions for using popular applications and services as well as commonly used forms and toolkits.
The QIAT Leadership team thanks everyone for their willingness to share documents and information with the QIAT community. The posting of the following documents do not indicate an endorsement from the QIAT Leadership team.
The Making of the New American Children's Voices Josh and Ella
Creating
the new American children's voices Josh and Ella took more than 2,500
hours of research, recording, processing and development and, of course,
the talent of two American children. A behind the scenes look at the
project with Josh and Ella in the studio, recording their voices for
Proloquo2Go.
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Understanding Assistive Technology: Simply Said |
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Assistive
technology can be a device or service that helps children with
disabilities participate more independently within their environment at
home or school.
Click here to see some great videos!
http://youtu.be/DB9pKkZoJDc - Understanding Assistive Technology: Simply Said, by Pacer Center.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM82pf2qB2o&feature=player_embedded
- Check out PACER Center's Simon Technology Center!
The Simon Technology Center (STC) is dedicated to making the
benefits of technology more accessible to children and adults with
disabilities. Through a collaborated effort involving parents,
professionals, and consumers, the STC can provide numerous services for
your family, as well as resources and informative answers to your
questions. Since 1987, the Simon Technology Center has helped many
children and adults, with a variety of disabilities, use assistive
technology to enhance learning, work and independence.
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Have you seen the FCTD "AT in Action" video series? |
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This
fully-captioned video series is designed to strengthen awareness of AT
devices that help individuals with disabilities participate fully in
school, at home, and in the community.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YayaN9vwipU&feature=share&list=UUOmFlteIOXvxWs7TNJOwJ1g
In our first video, we meet Sam, a young man with cerebral palsy
who, with the help of AT, is a successful college student, blogger, and
sportsman. Our most recent video introduces Elle, a young woman with
cerebral palsy who uses AT to help her communicate with family, friends,
and teachers.
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News From Minnesota STAR Program : |
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“The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes opportunities for
carol sing-alongs, Hanukkah songs, and bell choir concerts. Everyone
can participate in these events with the help of assistive technology!
STAR partners have many items available for loan and demonstration that
can literally help you ring in the new year J
The Amigo is a portable video magnifier designed for use by
individuals with low vision, perfect for looking at song lyrics or
printed music. There is one in each of the loan programs at the
Southern Minnesota Assistive Technology Center and at UCP of Central
Minnesota.
Chattervox Voice Amplifier with Collar Microphone is a speech
amplifier designed for use by individuals with weak voices or low-volume
speech, which can help you sing loud and proud! It is in the loan
program at the Southern Minnesota Assistive Technology Center.
Mino Professional Communicator with Stereo Earphones helps you hear
better in most everyday situations. It is small and light weight like a
cell phone, and delivers crystal clear speech. This is perfect for
hearing the instructions from the choir director or conductor! It is in
the loan program at PACER.
Enjoy watching those holiday shows on television? Check out the RF
Stereo TV Listening System. It is in the loan program at the Center for
Independent Living of Northeastern Minnesota.
Communication devices have the capability of playing songs/mp3s,
some have the ability to be programmed with different songs or
instruments…perfect for the holiday season! We have communication
devices available at all of our partners. Check out our device database
to locate the specific kind you would like to try: http://server.admin.state.mn.us/star/device.html.
Switches are another great way to participate in holiday music and
singing activities. They can be hooked up to computers so you can use
software such as Switch Ensemble, access recordable switches in bell
choir, or run the lights for the stage! We have wireless switches,
sip/puff, a finger switch, and proximity switches like the papoo
available for loan. Check out the database to find those as well: http://server.admin.state.mn.us/star/device.html.
Victor Hugo said "Music expresses that which cannot be said and on
which it is impossible to be silent." To find out more about how AT can
help you make the sounds of the season, contact one of our partner
programs today!
The Center For Independent Living of Northeastern Minnesota, http://www.accessnorth.net/, 218-262-6675.
PACER’s Simon Technology Center, http://www.pacer.org/stc/ 952-838-9000
Southern Minnesota Assistive Technology Center (SMATC), http://www.smatc.org , 507-281-6262
United Cerebral Palsy of Central MN, http://ucpcentralmn.org/a-t-demo-and-loan, 320-253-0765
Jennie The content of this email message is educational in nature.
It should not be assumed that the identification of any product,
individual, or agency implies endorsement by the State of Minnesota,
STAR, or the U.S Department of Education.”
Jennie Delisi, MA, MT-BC Assistive Technology Resource Specialist –
Minnesota STAR Program
Website: http://www.starprogram.state.mn.us
Device Exchange: http://www.mnstarte.org |
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