Michigan's Assistive Technology Program
Assistive Technology for Cognitive Issues: Web Resources
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General Information:
- Solutions:
Assistive Technology for People with Hidden Disabilities:
This is a publication developed by the North Dakota Interagency Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT) which supports people with disabilities who require assistive technology devices and/or services. - Assistive Technology for Cognitive Limitations: This article provides a framework for understanding functional limitations related to Acquire Brain Injury (ABI) and to identify assistive technology and compensatory strategies that can be used to overcome limitations and enhance functional capacities in home, work and community settings.
- Cognitive
Technology Literature Database is designed to provide
a comprehensive, searchable bibliography summarizing research
on cognitive technologies utilized by persons with intellectual
and developmental disabilities.
Assessments and Exams:
- What is a Neorological Exam?
- Neoroexam.com
This website outlines the main components of the neurologic exam. The goal is to demonstrate through streaming video segments how each step of the neurologic exam is performed. In addition, the page briefly discusses which neuroanatomic systems are tested by each part of the neurologic exam, so that its functional and practical relevance will be better appreciated. - Internet Handbook of Neurology Links to various resource on Neorological exams
Learning Disabilities:
- PBS
Special "Misunderstood Minds":
The Misunderstood Minds project consists of three elements: The PBS documentary, first airing March 27, 2002; the companion Web site on PBS Online, www.pbs.org/misunderstoodminds; and the Developing Minds Multimedia Library. - All Kinds of Minds
The mission All Kinds of Minds provides programs, tools, and a common language for parents, educators, and clinicians to help students with differences in learning achieve success in the classroom and in life. Good descriptions of differences in how people learn. " Every mind is uniquely endowed. As a result, our emphasis on the different ways individual kids learn and find success in their lives has relevance for all kids." - Assistive
Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities:
Resources from the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL). SEDL is a private, not-for-profit education research and development corporation based in Austin, Texas. - Assistive
Technology -- An Overview.
From Schwab Learning: A parents' guide to helping kids with learning difficulties. - Assistive
Technology Guide:
Also part of the Schwab Learing web site. You can download or order a free copy of the guide! - LD
OnLine:
Comprehensive, up-to-the-minute listing of hardware and software products for people with learning disabilities, what it does and where to get it. - National
Center for Learning Disabilities Resource Locator:
The LD Resources web site is a non-commercial site designed, built, and run by Richard Wanderman who is an educational technology consultant, well-known presenter, and a successful adult with a learning disability. Find a list of resources from schools to tape recorders to computers and more. - Inspiration
Software - download a free copy:
Inspiration® is a powerful visual learning tool that inspires students, grades 4-12, to develop ideas and organize thinking. Inspiration's integrated diagramming and outlining environments work together to help students comprehend concepts and information. - Internet Special
Education Resources: Special Education Advocacy Services .
ISER is a nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities. They help parents and caregivers find local special education professionals to help with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder assessment, therapy, advocacy, and other special needs.
Memory/Attention:
- Handheld
Computer Solutions:
AbleLink Handheld Solutions including Pocket Coach is a software/hardware system designed to provide fully customizable, step-by-step audio instructions or reminders on a palm top computer. - Selecting Assistive Technology for Memory and Organization Tasks
- A Resource Guide to Assistive Technology for Memory and Organization. Second Edition
- Assistive Technology Tools: Organization and Memory from Schwablearning.org:A Parent’s Guide to Helping Kids with Learning Difficulties.
- Examples of Memory Devices from Abilityhub.com.
Confusion:
- Organizing Tools Collection :
From the the National Center to Improve Practice (NCIP), a listing of tools to help with organization. - Assistive Technology to help with wander management.
- Alzheimer’s Society – Assistive Technology for people with Dementia
Mood:
- What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Article on Seasonal Affective Disorder from the Mayo Clinic. See treatment for information about light boxes. - Sound Soother Example from Sharper Image.com.
Telecommunications:
- Telecommunications problems and design stategies for people with cognitive disabilities.
This report summarizes a literature review on use of telecommunications by people with cognitive disabilities. changes. - Assistance Call .
Also known as nurse call or emergency call, assistance call includes technologies that enable a person to summon assistance by means of a transmitter that they can carry with them or access from somewhere in their living area.
Web Accessibility
Brain Injury Association A
project to examine how electronic organizers (PDAs, handheld computers,
voice organizers, watches, cell phones and Smartphones) can be
used to promote the independence of people with cognitive disabilities.
"The contents of this web page were developed under a grant from the Department of Education. However those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal government."
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