APTAT Flashcards
What does APTAT stand for?
Accessing potential through assistive technology
What is the APTAT?
A program of the Alabama Department of
Rehabilitation Services funded through the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act
What is the goal of the APTAT?
Our goal is to increase access to assistive
technology for Alabamians with disabilities.
APTAT provides…
Short Term Device Loan Program
Device Demonstrations
DME Reuse
Information and Referral
Training
Technical Assistance
Devices are available in the lending library for short term loan for the purposes of…
Decision making
Temporary accommodations
Loaner during device repair
Professional development
Vari Electric Standing Desk Converter
Purpose of Clearsun Therapy Lamp
Light Therapy is one potential treatment of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) also known as the “winter blues”.
The OttLite ClearSun® LED Light Therapy Lamp is like no other because of the proprietary ClearSun LEDs that come as close to the spectral output of the sun as you can get. Now you can have the rejuvenating power of natural daylight all year long in this discreet light therapy device with three brightness settings.
Purpose of Cosmo Explore Learning System
Cosmo offers an ever-growing selection of activities that motivate learners to develop cognitive, communication and physical skills through play and music.
Our multi-sensory activities work towards achieving skill-based, functional, and national curriculum-compatible goals.
Cosmo is designed for children and adults with special educational needs and physical disabilities.
Why are demonstrations of AT important?
Provide an individual the opportunity to compare features and benefits of one or more devices for the purpose of decision making.
It’s important to include clients in the decision making process.
What is the Voiceltt Communication app
What are reuse centers?
Donated durable medical equipment that is
available to the public at no cost.
Service providers can refer their patients so
families can save money
What are 5 reuse centers in AL?
Waste Not through Christmas Charities YearmRound in Huntsville
ReMedy in Birmingham
Care Project through Easterseals of Central
Alabama in Montgomery
The REAL Project through Wiregrass
Rehabilitation Center in Dothan
WeShare Project through Goodwill Gulf
Coast in Mobile
Why are the AT Act programs across the United States important?
According to the World Health Organization:
- Globally more than 1 billion people need an AT device
- Set to double by the end of this decade
- Only 1 in 10 have the technology they need
21st Century Assistive Technology Act
- 56 States and Territories in the US are provided federal funding to increase access to, acquisition of, and knowledge of
assistive technology
- Programs provide resources to the community, teach others about AT, and affect policy and procedures
How can we make a difference with AT?
Participate in AT learning opportunities
Learn about resources and share with patients
Think creatively and inclusively
Types of AAC
- TD Pilot (Tobii Dynavox)
- i-110 (Tobii Dynavox)
- Big Step by Step
- Single Message Recordable
Buttons - Recordable Communication
(Static Display)-Go Talk - Dynamic Display Devices -
> Speakprose app (iPad)
> Accent 1000 (PRC)
