March 23, 2013 Day 5

Another online class! Barb was under the weather so back to the virtual classroom. The beginning of today's class was spent looking at low tech assistive technology. We were all asked to everyday objects that could have an assistive tech life as well. I found the following YouTube video about contact paper.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDwrrTRWTFM

Barb also asked us to keep our eyes peeled while grocery shopping to find other items that could have a double life as low tech assistive tech. A teacher friend of mine needed a slanted surface for a student to use while writing. A binder wasn't working for this student so my friend fashioned a slanted writing surface using a pool noodle and a clip board.

The website below has some great ideas for low tech assistive technology.

http://ddas.vermont.gov/ddas-boards/boards-dds/boards-dds-vctf/making-communication-happen-worldwide-conf-2010/light-tech-communication-supports-favro

I really liked this idea for holding cards while playing a game. You just need clothes pins and pieces of cardboard. Good for people with fine motor issues.

 

 

I thought this was a great idea for cutting food. It is dental floss. Greatly reduces the chances of cutting yourself!

The second part of the class was spent creating a blog offering technology suggestions for blind or visually impaired people. I worked with Tiffany, Nancy and Tarah. Here is the link to the blog we created.

http://tarahnancymaureentiffany.blogspot.ca/