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Assessing Student's Needs for Assistive Technology (ASNAT)

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Chapter 1 - <strong>Assistive</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> Assessment<br />

RECREATION AND LEISURE<br />

ρ Toys adapted with Velcro, magnets, handles, etc.<br />

ρ Toys adapted <strong>for</strong> single switch operation<br />

ρ Adaptive sporting equipment (e.g. lighted or beeping<br />

ball)<br />

ρ Universal cuff/strap to hold crayons, markers, etc.<br />

ρ Modified utensils (e.g. rubber stamps, brushes, etc.)<br />

ρ Ergo Rest or other arm support <strong>for</strong> drawing/painting<br />

ρ Electronic aids to control/operate TV, VCR, CD player,<br />

etc.<br />

ρ Software<br />

ρ Completion of art activities<br />

ρ Games on the computer<br />

ρ Other computer software<br />

ρ Other: ____________________________<br />

ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADLS)<br />

ρ Non slip materials to hold things in place<br />

ρ Universal cuff/strap to hold items in hand<br />

ρ Color coded items <strong>for</strong> easier locating and identifying<br />

ρ Adaptive eating utensils (e.g. foam handles, deep sides)<br />

ρ Adaptive drinking devices (e.g. cup with cut-out rim)<br />

ρ Adaptive dressing equipment (e.g. button hook, elastic<br />

shoelaces, Velcro instead of buttons, etc.)<br />

ρ Adaptive devices <strong>for</strong> hygiene (e.g. adapted toothbrush,<br />

raised toilet seat, etc.)<br />

ρ Adaptive bathing devices<br />

ρ Adaptive equipment <strong>for</strong> cooking<br />

ρ Other: ____________________________<br />

MOBILITY<br />

ρ Walker<br />

ρ Grab bars and rails<br />

ρ Manual wheelchair including sports chair<br />

ρ Powered mobility toy (e.g. Cooper Car, GoBot)<br />

ρ Powered scooter or cart<br />

ρ Powered wheelchair w/ joystick or other control<br />

ρ Adapted vehicle <strong>for</strong> driving<br />

ρ Other: ____________________________<br />

POSITIONING AND SEATING<br />

ρ Non-slip surface on chair to prevent slipping (e g<br />

VISION<br />

ρ Eye glasses<br />

ρ Optical aids<br />

ρ Large print materials<br />

ρ Auditory materials<br />

ρ Dictation software (voice input)<br />

ρ CCTV (closed circuit television)<br />

ρ Screen magnifier (mounted over screen)<br />

ρ Screen magnification software<br />

ρ Screen color contrast<br />

ρ Screen reader, text reader<br />

ρ Braille notetaker<br />

ρ Braille translation software<br />

ρ Braille embosser<br />

ρ Enlarged or Braille/tactile labels <strong>for</strong> keyboard<br />

ρ Alternate keyboard<br />

ρ Other: _______________________________<br />

HEARING<br />

ρ Pen and paper<br />

ρ Computer/portable word processor<br />

ρ TDD <strong>for</strong> phone access with or without relay<br />

ρ Signaling device (e.g. flashing light or vibrating pager)<br />

ρ Closed captioning<br />

ρ Real Time captioning<br />

ρ Computer aided note taking<br />

ρ Screen flash <strong>for</strong> alert signals on computer<br />

ρ Phone amplifier<br />

ρ Personal amplification system/hearing aid<br />

ρ FM or loop system<br />

ρ Infrared system<br />

ρ Other: _____________________________<br />

COMMENTS<br />

<strong>Assessing</strong> Students’ <strong>Needs</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Assistive</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> (2004) 55

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