Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP): Smart AT for Aging Support
Providing demonstrations and resources for assistive technology, the Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP) promotes independence for individuals with disabilities and aging populations. Services include access to easy-to-use tablets, smart TVs, and smart home devices. Contact Angela Standridge for more information.
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Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP): Smart AT to Support Aging Angela Standridge, M.A., CCC-SLP, ATP astandridge@austin.utexas.edu, 512-232-0751 https://ttap.disabilitystudies.utexas.edu
Promoting independence for Texans with disabilities and those who are aging through technology Texas Technology Access Program 2021 2
Our Services Demonstrations of Assistive Technology Re-Use of Assistive Technology Financial Loan Resources Device Loans Dissemination of Information regarding Assistive Technology Resources for Assistive Technology Texas Technology Access Program 2021 3
Technology Built into Windows, Apple IOS, and Android devices Ability Net https://abilitynet.org.uk/ Microsoft Microsoft Accessibility microsoft.com/en- us/accessibility Microsoft Accessibility Blog blogs.microsoft.com/accessibility Apple Accessibility apple.com/accessibility/ Android Device Specific Google/Chrome/Google Drive google.com/accessibility/products-features/ Texas Technology Access Program 2021 4
Easy to Use Tablets Grandpad Claris Companion iPad in easy more Android in easy mode Windows in a custom designed kiosk mode Start here: https://www.techenhancedlife.com/ Texas Technology Access Program 2021 5
The speaker is smarter than me! Echo: Show, Dot Voice activated Skills Drop in Customize interface Zoom Google: Hub, Home, Nest Voice Activated Apple HomePod Texas Technology Access Program 2021 6
Smart TVs Voice Activated Integrate many media apps May be able to tie into your smart speaker, tablet, or cell phone Amazon Fire TV Cube Voice activated May be able to integrate with smart speaker, tablet, phone Texas Technology Access Program 2021 7
Turn everything off and on with your voice, gestures or phone/tablet Infrared Radio frequency Ultrasonic/sonic Bluetooth Zigbee/WiFi Voice Motion activated- Sinks, toilets, lights Blue tooth trackers for often lost items Texas Technology Access Program 2021 8
Safety Features Oven left on indicator, smart knobs, or auto turn off Tub overflow or water on the floor Remote activated fans/lights (prevents falls) Monitor appliances (frig left open, clothes dryer done, etc.) Tie into home security systems Cameras Motion detection Texas Technology Access Program 2021 9
Remote Social Connectivity Virtual Connectivity Gadgets Skill Virtual network to check in Texas Technology Access Program 2021 10
Gadgets for health Monitoring Kardia mobile Diabetes Blood pressure In-body Personal blood pressure cuff Easy to read thermometer Oximeter Med minders and dispensers Telehealth connectivity Texas Technology Access Program 2021 11
Keeping track Traditional alert systems Voice activates speakers ties to cell phone, or with friendly contacts in speaker contacts Drop in features in smart speakers AI and person monitored systems Geofencing Electronic tagging; RFID chipping? Medical monitoring gadgets Texas Technology Access Program 2021 12
The Texas Technology Access Program is a part of the Texas Center for Disability Studies located at The University of Texas at Austin. Funding is provided by the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended and administered by the Health and Human Services Administration. *The project described was supported by Grant Number 90AG0019-01-00 from the Administration for Community Living Health and Human Services* Texas Technology Access Program 2021 13
Contact Us Texas Technology Access Program Texas Center for Disability Studies The University of Texas at Austin, L4000 J. J. Pickle Research Campus The Commons Center, Bldg. 137, Suite 1.154 10100 Burnet Road Austin, Texas 78758-4445 Telephone (512) 232-0740 Facsimile (512) 232-0761 Toll-free (800) 828-7839 Persons using a TTY/TDD may contact us through Relay Texas at (800) 735-2989 or 711 (voice). Individuals with speech disabilities may contact us through Speak-Up Texas at 1-8-SPEAK-UP-TX Texas Technology Access Program 2021 14
