Explore Assistive Technology for Enhanced Learning and Living
Assistive technology encompasses innovative tools that greatly benefit individuals with disabilities in various aspects of life. From enhancing learning to managing tasks and promoting wellness, assistive technology plays a vital role in improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. Discover the diverse range of assistive technology options available, including resources like Kurzweil 3000, Livescribe Smart Pen, and Echo Smart Pen. Explore how these tools can support academic skills and provide essential assistance in everyday activities. Learn more about assistive technology through the RCPD and empower yourself with tools that can make a significant difference in your daily life.
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Introduction to Assistive Technology
For Assistive Technology Questions contact: Leslie Johnson laj@msu.edu Assistant Director, Assistive Technology 2
What is Assistive Technology? Assistive technology is a broad term that is used to describe innovative tools that can dramatically improve the lives of people with disabilities. Assistive technology is any device that can be used to enhance learning, living, or recreation for a person with a disability. 3
How Can Assistive Technology Help Me? Reading Writing & Brainstorming Taking Notes Time & Task Management Health & Wellness 4
RCPD Assistive Technology Learn more about Assistive Technology to support different academic skill areas. www.rcpd.msu.edu/assistive-technology 5
Kurzweil 3000 An educational and assistive technology providing reading, writing and study support. Reading Reading - converting text-to-speech Writing Writing - planning and organizing writing and hearing your writing read back to you Study tools Study tools - organizing content, listening to content, highlighting, embedding notes, vocabulary tools 6
Access Kurzweil 3000 Email: k3000@rcpd.msu.edu from MSU email Check inbox for auto response with download instructions. Create a Kurzweil 3000 account Download Kurzweil 3000 for your computer, iPad, web browser. 7
Livescribe Smart Pen Looks like a regular pen & uses smart paper Take notes on paper & transfer to computer Record audio & listen to it again later 8
Echo Smart Pen Demo Video Link: https://youtu.be/sJcBKT-wVWg 9
Spartan 365 Spartan365.msu.edu Free access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive and more! OneDrive.com- file cloud management Collaborate & Work together on Files. 10
Microsoft OneNote Digital Note Taking Tool Stores Notes in Cloud & Syncs across multiple devices Log in using MSU email & password Take notes, organize all course notes in one place, and record audio Work with a team & share notebooks for collaboration 11
OneNote Video Video Link: https://youtu.be/owfWNz8_u_o 12
Speech to Text Technology Speak & have words appear in text Windows Speech Recognition Apple Dictation Microsoft 365 Dictation Google Voice Typing Dragon Naturally Speaking 13
Microsoft Word Transcribe Record Audio or Upload Recorded Audio to get a full transcription. 14
Braille Technology Focus Blue Refreshable Braille Display. Provided to students eligible for braille to access braille materials. Contact specialist to learn more! 15
Time & Task Management Use a digital calendar/planner & set reminders/alarms Use semester overview calendar from specialist Microsoft To-Do Sticky Notes/Stickies My Homework Planner App 16
Upcoming AT Support Assistive Technology Online Assessment Workshops & Tutorials on a variety of tools Note Taking Technology Time Management Technology More info coming soon! 17
