WA State School for the Blind
Description: WA State School for the Blind Bruce.McClanahanwssb.wa.gov Assistive Technology Specialist for Blind and Low vision Statewide Assistive Technology Program Program Goal: Support all assistive technology in use by all blind and low students
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slide1. WA State School for the Blind Bruce.McClanahan@wssb.wa.gov
Assistive Technology Specialist for Blind and Low vision<br>
slide2. Statewide Assistive Technology Program Program Goal: Support all assistive technology in use by all blind and low students in the state of Washington.<br>
slide3. Distance Support WSSB Statewide Assistive Technology Web Page: https://www.wssb.wa.gov/services/statewide-technology-services
Email
Phone
Zoom or Google Meet
(Text is used only for contact information, addresses, visit times, etc.)<br>
slide4. In-Person Visits JAWS
ZoomText/Fusion
Low Vision options/Video Magnifiers
Chromebook/ChromeVox
APH Chameleon 20 & APH Mantis Q40
Braille Notetakers
Access for Blind and Low Vision Students with Complex Learning Needs
Learning Management Systems
VoiceOver/iPad<br>
slide5. JAWS FAQ Function keys are frequently set as media keys, check if the computer has a Function Lock (If not IT will need to change this in the BIOS.)
Teach laptop or desktop commands?
The JAWS settings, for example the Braille display settings do not stay after a restart!
Difficult to upgrade JAWS to stay current with changes in other software, such as the Google environment
JAWS Braille Math Editor: Awesome
What computer should I purchase to run JAWS? 2.0 GHz i5 dual core or higher processor. 8 GB or more. 2 GB with more space required for additional voices.<br>
slide6. Microsoft Accessibility FAQ Immersive Reader is available in Microsoft Word and Edge.
This feature can be very useful for low vision students.
Consider Narrator for blind and low vision students with complex learning needs. Perhaps with an adaptive keyboard.<br>
slide7. Chromebook/ChromeVox FAQ What Chromebook should I purchase to run ChromeVox? 8 GB or more, Intel core i5 or more
What Chromebook should I purchase for a low vision student? Touch screen laptop, 15.6 or larger, flip if possible
IT does not consistently upgrade Chromebooks so low vision and blind students can have current options or Android apps. Ask for an Organizational Unit on the server specific for visually impaired students.
Braille input does not currently work with Google Docs. Use the Text app and copy and paste, with Braille keystrokes, the information the student writes in Braille into Google Docs. Requires the very latest Chrome OS.<br>
slide8. APH Chameleon 20 & APH Mantis Q40 FAQ Sometimes it is difficult to connect the Chameleon or Mantis to an iPad. See the WSSB Statewide Technology webpage for the current instructions, WSSB APH Chameleon 20 manual. iOS 15.x or later is required.
APH Chameleon 20 did not have speech in early firmware. Install the latest firmware from APH. https://www.aph.org/product/chameleon-20/
Ed sign in Editor. The device is in UEB grade 2. No Ed sign in Editor, the device is in either UEB Grade 1 or Computer Braille.
Remove all student data from the unit if you are sending it back. Do a Factory Reset. (WSSB APH Chameleon 20 manual page 4.)<br>
slide9. Access for Visually Impaired Students with Complex Learning Needs Part 1 FAQ Apps designed for switch access are not working. Switch 1 in the switch interface needs to be set to Spacebar and switch 2 needs to be set to Enter.
There are not many switch apps for totally blind students with complex learning needs. WSSB maintains a list of the few apps that meet this criteria on the WSSB Statewide Technology webpage. File also contains iOS switch settings.
If Gliding Cursor is active navigate to the Scanner Menu using the switch interface and select Item Mode. (Similar to settings that can only be changed in your smartwatch and can’t be changed in the app on the smartphone.) The Gliding Cursor will still occasionally be visible, set it to Single and the fastest speed so it is less annoying.<br>
slide10. Access for Visually Impaired Students with Complex Learning Needs Part 2 FAQ VoiceOver and Switch Access Do Not Work Together. Quick Nav with VoiceOver and a hardware keyboard can be useful. Sticky keys can be useful.
Keyboard can be tactually labeled.
Large print keyboard such as the Clevy. Can be Braille labeled. Use with ChromeVox, Narrator, or VoiceOver.
APH Joy Player
Voice Typing in Google Docs: Windows PC or Chromebook<br>
slide11. Screen Sharing/Video Magnifiers Discussion on screen sharing options
Discussion on video magnifiers
Ogden Resource Center provides the Juno magnifier
Screencastify: Free Chrome App<br>
Assistive Technology Specialist for Blind and Low vision<br>
slide2. Statewide Assistive Technology Program Program Goal: Support all assistive technology in use by all blind and low students in the state of Washington.<br>
slide3. Distance Support WSSB Statewide Assistive Technology Web Page: https://www.wssb.wa.gov/services/statewide-technology-services
Phone
Zoom or Google Meet
(Text is used only for contact information, addresses, visit times, etc.)<br>
slide4. In-Person Visits JAWS
ZoomText/Fusion
Low Vision options/Video Magnifiers
Chromebook/ChromeVox
APH Chameleon 20 & APH Mantis Q40
Braille Notetakers
Access for Blind and Low Vision Students with Complex Learning Needs
Learning Management Systems
VoiceOver/iPad<br>
slide5. JAWS FAQ Function keys are frequently set as media keys, check if the computer has a Function Lock (If not IT will need to change this in the BIOS.)
Teach laptop or desktop commands?
The JAWS settings, for example the Braille display settings do not stay after a restart!
Difficult to upgrade JAWS to stay current with changes in other software, such as the Google environment
JAWS Braille Math Editor: Awesome
What computer should I purchase to run JAWS? 2.0 GHz i5 dual core or higher processor. 8 GB or more. 2 GB with more space required for additional voices.<br>
slide6. Microsoft Accessibility FAQ Immersive Reader is available in Microsoft Word and Edge.
This feature can be very useful for low vision students.
Consider Narrator for blind and low vision students with complex learning needs. Perhaps with an adaptive keyboard.<br>
slide7. Chromebook/ChromeVox FAQ What Chromebook should I purchase to run ChromeVox? 8 GB or more, Intel core i5 or more
What Chromebook should I purchase for a low vision student? Touch screen laptop, 15.6 or larger, flip if possible
IT does not consistently upgrade Chromebooks so low vision and blind students can have current options or Android apps. Ask for an Organizational Unit on the server specific for visually impaired students.
Braille input does not currently work with Google Docs. Use the Text app and copy and paste, with Braille keystrokes, the information the student writes in Braille into Google Docs. Requires the very latest Chrome OS.<br>
slide8. APH Chameleon 20 & APH Mantis Q40 FAQ Sometimes it is difficult to connect the Chameleon or Mantis to an iPad. See the WSSB Statewide Technology webpage for the current instructions, WSSB APH Chameleon 20 manual. iOS 15.x or later is required.
APH Chameleon 20 did not have speech in early firmware. Install the latest firmware from APH. https://www.aph.org/product/chameleon-20/
Ed sign in Editor. The device is in UEB grade 2. No Ed sign in Editor, the device is in either UEB Grade 1 or Computer Braille.
Remove all student data from the unit if you are sending it back. Do a Factory Reset. (WSSB APH Chameleon 20 manual page 4.)<br>
slide9. Access for Visually Impaired Students with Complex Learning Needs Part 1 FAQ Apps designed for switch access are not working. Switch 1 in the switch interface needs to be set to Spacebar and switch 2 needs to be set to Enter.
There are not many switch apps for totally blind students with complex learning needs. WSSB maintains a list of the few apps that meet this criteria on the WSSB Statewide Technology webpage. File also contains iOS switch settings.
If Gliding Cursor is active navigate to the Scanner Menu using the switch interface and select Item Mode. (Similar to settings that can only be changed in your smartwatch and can’t be changed in the app on the smartphone.) The Gliding Cursor will still occasionally be visible, set it to Single and the fastest speed so it is less annoying.<br>
slide10. Access for Visually Impaired Students with Complex Learning Needs Part 2 FAQ VoiceOver and Switch Access Do Not Work Together. Quick Nav with VoiceOver and a hardware keyboard can be useful. Sticky keys can be useful.
Keyboard can be tactually labeled.
Large print keyboard such as the Clevy. Can be Braille labeled. Use with ChromeVox, Narrator, or VoiceOver.
APH Joy Player
Voice Typing in Google Docs: Windows PC or Chromebook<br>
slide11. Screen Sharing/Video Magnifiers Discussion on screen sharing options
Discussion on video magnifiers
Ogden Resource Center provides the Juno magnifier
Screencastify: Free Chrome App<br>