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Presented By: Lindsey LushJessica Erlich Leisure through Technology for Students with Visual Impairments and Additional Disabilities 1

This presentation will focus on leisure activities through technology for students The primary focus of the presentation will be access methods, computer software, iPad apps, and iPad adaptationsIntroductions 2

Core Curriculum: Everything a student needs to know before graduating high school, usually pertaining to academics. Expanded Core Curriculum: Skills that require specialized instruction for students who are blind and visually impaired. These skills are required to be taught through explicit instruction where their peers are more likely to learn these skills incidentally and by observation. Core Curriculum vs. Expanded Core Curriculum 3

Incidental learning is some form of indirect / additional / unplanned learning within an informal or formal learning situation. ( DSchneider). Incidental Learning4

Direct/planned teaching There is a need for this type of instruction because students with visual impairments do not develop skills just by observationTechnology and leisure skills require direct instructionThese skills are just as important as the Core Curriculum. Explicit Learning 5

TechnologyCareer EducationCompensatory SkillsIndependent Living SkillsOrientation and MobilityRecreation and Leisure Self DeterminationSensory Efficiency Social Interaction Skills Nine Areas of ECC 6

Access MethodsMonitors/displays/touch screensSwitches (Bluetooth/wireless/hardwire)Auto scanning vs. step scanning SoftwareBoardmaker by Mayer Johnson Switch Skills-Scanning by Inclusive Technology Big Bang Pictures by Inclusive TechnologyOptions for Students with Multiple Disabilities 7

Viewing Screens Screen size Touch ScreensTap-it Smart BoardELO monitors iPad Access Methods - Screens 8

Switches Bluetooth Wireless Hardwire Gooshy Switch Gumball switch Jelly bean switch Buddy Button Access Methods 9

Don’t forget the switch interface!!! This is what makes the switches work with the computer! 10

This type of scanning utilizes one switch The program is set up to automatically scan through predetermined options or choices The user activates the switch to make a specific choiceThis type of scanning allows complex learners to interact with choice making technology Auto-Scanning 11

Auto-Scanning 12

Step scanning utilizes two switches. The program is set up so that the student uses one switch to move through predetermined options or choices. The student uses the second switch to make a selection Step Scanning13

Step Scanning 14

Switch Skills-Scanning by Inclusive TechnologyOffers a large variety of engaging switch activitiesUtilizes musical and visual options to facilitate choice makingProvides a natural progression to choice making This program works equally well with auto scanning and step scanning.Software 15

Switch Skills Scanning Engaging program with musical and visual options to work on making choices using auto and step scan Software 16

Boardmaker Speaking Dynamically Pro by Mayer Johnson GamesAction game (Simon says)Name that tune Sound effects gamesThese games introduce the skills of auto and step scanning in fun and meaningful ways to the students Software17

Big Bang Pictures by Inclusive Technologies One switch application for students working on cause and effect Offers a wide range options to best suit student needs Color, pictures, complexity, action duration, and music Software 18

Do your research! If there isn’t a YouTube video on it, than its probably not worth the money Trial iPad Appsgonefree – a free app about apps that are freeiBlink Radio - Podcasts about technology and the visually impaired ViA by Braille Institute - fully accessible app identifies apps that are useful for adults and children who are blind or have low vision, including those with additional disabilities.  www.wonderbaby.orghttp://momswithapps.com http:// www.applevis.com/apps/ios-apps-for-blind-and-vision-impaired Where to find good apps 19

Early learners/Cause and Effect Big Bang Patterns/Pictures by Inclusive Technology Ltd. Peeping Musicians by Inclusive Technology Ltd.Baby View by Wayne Smith Baby Finger HD by DJ International Infant Visual Stimulation by Think Design Studio LLP Baby Vision by Spotty Bear Ltd. Tap-n-See Now by Little Bears Peekaboo Barn by Night & Day Studios, Inc. Stop and Go! HD by Shortstack Apps for Leisure 20

Audio Accessible Applications Blindfold Racer by Kid Friendly SoftwareBlindfold Sudoku Mini By Kid Friendly SoftwareBeamz by Beamz Interactive, Inc. SixthSense by TeamHNTruth or Dare! By Indigo Penguin Ltd.Papa Sangre and Papa Sangre II by Somethin’ Else Audio Defense: Zombie Arena by Somthin ’ Else Read2Go by Benetech Apps for Leisure 21

PET tape Lamination overlays with tactile texturesHard plastic overlaysCustom made overlays (RJ Cooper) Tactile Feedback for the iPad22

Cases make a difference Zip lock bags and painter’s tape keep it drySlant boards will help greatly with appropriate positioning – Assistive Device Center Table top/wheel chair mounting systems Positioning and safety of the iPad23

Start in Settings Go to General Guided Access 24

Find Accessibility 25

26Scroll Down in Accessibility

Guided Access 27

Turn Guided Access On and Set your Passcode 28

Make the Passcode simple 29

Turn Accessibility Shortcut on 30

Open the app you want your child to use Triple click the home buttonIf there are choices pick the guided access as a choice 31

Press StartThe child is not able to exit the app without turning off Guided Access. Use the Triple click the Home button and enter your simple passcode to exit the app. Tap on “End” in the upper left hand corner to end the Guided Access and exit the app.Execute Guided Access 32

See attached link for touch access in guided accesshttp://www.toolsandapplications.com/guided-access-how-to-disable-the-home-button-on-ipad/Touch access allows you to gray out area you don’t want your student touching Touch Access33

Some much to teach leisure doesn’t always get integratedIndependent choicesTime to themselvesLife long skills Leisure time will always be there34

Lindsey LushAssistive Technology Liaison Perkins School for the BlindLindsey.Lush@perkins.org Jessica Erlich, M.Ed. Teacher of Students with Visual ImpairmentsAssistive Technology LiaisonPerkins School for the BlindJessica.Erlich@perkins.org 35