Access


 * Topics to be Discussed**
 * Accessibility Built into OS
 * Touch Devices
 * Switches
 * Computers
 * Within each section, we will focus on:
 * Consideration
 * Implementation
 * Application
 * Participant Reflection


 * Supplemental Materials **

__Access - Group Activity #1__ - Built in OS Accessibility Features

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__Access - Group Activity #2 - Switches__ Explore the switches in the room. If you would like to try them on computer, visit these FREE switch adapted games by Ian Bean - @http://ianbean.co.uk/programs.html Answer questions in Google Document (Group Activity #2 - Switches)

Switches for Access on Macs - http://www.assistiveware.com/product/switchxs Caleigh's Corner Blog - Discussion about prototype Permobil Head Array

__Access - Group Activity #3 - Mouse Skills__ Visit the Mouse Skills Testing website - from Custom Solutions Choose one of the Testing Modules and trial each mouse alternative. Make sure to record your time for each trial. Answer questions in Google Document (Group Activity #3 - Mouse Skills)


 * Links to conference sessions**
 * Date || Session Title || Presenter || Session Code ||
 * Thurs, 1/31 || Assessing Technology Using Eye Gaze || Beneteau || AAC-05 ||
 * Thurs, 1/31 || Mounting Solutions - Essential Ingredient for Communication and Access  || McPherson || AAC-04 ||
 * Thurs, 1/31 || Switch Access to iDevices  for Communication and Instruction and More! || Sagstetter || AAC-02 ||
 * Thurs, 1/31 || Integrating AAC, Computer Access and Mobility || Kangas; Rotelli || AAC-06 ||
 * Thurs, 1/31 || Optimizing Windows Keyboard and Mouse Settings to Accommodate Physical Disabilities || Koester || CATT-06 ||
 * Fri, 2/1 || Using Evidence to Provide Better Computer Access Solutions || Koester || CATT-12 ||
 * Fri, 2/1 || Five Sensible Strategies for Switch Success || Fonner ; Marfilius || CATT-19 ||
 * Fri, 2/1 || 1 switch, 2 switch, 3 switch, more? Multiple Switches Multiple Users || Adams; Pludwinski; Larson || EDU-25 ||
 * Fri, 2/1 || Alternative Access for Apple Mobile Devices || Rust; Evans || WVR-06 ||
 * Sat, 2/2 || Itching for Switching-iPad Switch Software Basics || Larson || ACC-19 ||


 * Additional Resources**

Evaluation of Computer Access Solutions for Students with Quadriplegic Athetoid Cerebral Palsy - Paper by David W.K. Man and Mei -Sheung Louisa Wong Listing of Software Tools for Dwell Clicking on Computer - includes both free and pay, from assistech.info Georgia Project for Assistive Technology: Computer Access Protocol Computer Access for Students in Higher Ed - A Practical Guide to the Selection and Use of Adapted Computer Technology Foot mouse: http://bilila.com/foot_mouse_slipper_mouse

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