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Using Assistive Technology in
Postsecondary Programs
for Individuals
with Intellectual
Disabilities
Kelly R. Kelley, Ph.D.
TASH Conference No Excuses
Atlanta, GA
December 1, 2011
What is the UP Program?
•  The University Participant (UP) Program is
a two year, inclusive program for collegeaged individuals with intellectual disabilities.
•  Operated as a pilot program from 2007 to
2010; 2 participants completed the program
by 2010.
•  Expanded to 4 participants in 2010, 4
additional in 2011 for a total of 8
participants.
•  Funded as a model demonstration site in
2010 by U.S. Department of Education.
Five UP Program Components
Personal
Development
Course
Auditing
Social
Participation
and Learning
Community
Participation
Vocational
Preparation
Participants must pay current university fees for auditing courses
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*Individual Plan for College Participation (IPCP)
Defining Assistive Technology
•  Any item, piece of equipment, or product
system, whether acquired commercially,
modified, or customized, that is used to
increase, maintain, or improve functional
capabilities of individuals with
disabilities (IDEA, 2004)
•  Wide range of devices, services,
strategies, and practices for assisting
individuals with disabilities in everyday life
functions (Cook & Hussey, 2002)
Collaboration with A
T
•  Yearly contract with North Carolina
Assistive Technology Program
•  Provides AT training to undergraduate
students, families, participants, and UP
personnel
•  Provides individualized AT assessments
and recommendations for AT supports
with academic skills, employment, and
independent living
•  Maintains and upgrades AT equipment
through state loan program
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How We Have Used A
T
•  On the job with reading support in daycare
setting
•  iPods/iPads for:
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picture prompts to navigate campus
ATM use and prompting
picture prompts for morning and evening routines
pictures of gluten free foods
Prompts for cooking and cleaning
Brushing teeth (iTunes toothbrush timer)
Recording features and job training
Text-to-speech and speech-to-text software
Calendar organizers
Academic skills (money, reading)
Cell phones (timers, location, communication)
Using AT for Reading on the Job
Mini Communication Sequencer
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Using AT for Phone Training
Quick Voice Recorder (free)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quickvoicerecorder/id284675296?mt=8
•  Record ideas, voice memos, voice email,
dictation, lists, meetings, classes, or entire
lectures! For professional, educational, and
personal use
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Using AT for Navigating Campus
Using AT for Routines/
Reminders Free Online Learning for Everyday Living
•  http://www.gcflearnfree.org/
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Weather and Appropriate Dress
Nightstand- Alarm Clock and Weather- (free)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nightstand-central-free-alarm/
id358044367?mt=8
For studying, schedules, notes
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inclass/id374986430?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flashcards-lite/id406545540?mt=8
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Speech to Text
Dragon Dictation is an easy-to-use voice recognition application
powered by Dragon® NaturallySpeaking® that allows you to
easily speak and instantly see your text or email messages. In
fact, it s up to five (5) times faster than typing on the keyboard.
(free)
•  http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dragondictation/id341446764?mt=8
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Everyday Life Skills
•  Brushing Teeth- Brush-n-Boogie by White
Summit (free)
•  http://whitesummit.ca/2011/10/iphone/
Everyday Life Skills
•  Grocery Shopping- Shopping List Quick
and Easy ($1.99)
•  http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shoppinglist-quick-and-easy/id353426802?mt=8
Everyday Life Skills
•  Simple Budget ($1.99)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simplebudget/id336268595?mt=8
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Helpful iPad Apps for Special Education
•  http://www.scribd.com/doc/
24470331/iPhone-iPad-and-iPodtouch-Apps-for-Special-Education
Think College Island-­‐‑ Planning
Questions?
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For More Information
•  http://up.wcu.edu
–  UP Participants and Families
•  Prospective
•  Current
–  UP Volunteers
–  UP WCU Partners
•  Employers and Supervisors
•  UP Faculty
–  UP Community Partners
•  Satellite Programs
•  Community Agencies
•  Public Schools
Contact Information
David L. Westling, UP Director
828-227-3287
westling@email.wcu.edu
Kelly R. Kelley, UP Coordinator
828-227-3298
kkelley@email.wcu.edu
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