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Posted By Alaina Gallagher 01-22-2020 23:00
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The Minnesota Microgrant Partnership is a grant program started in October 2017 by the Arc MN that offers microgrants to people with disabilities. Grants can be used for employment, housing, or community integration with award amounts ranging from $100 - $2000. Examples include: Employment: Uniforms ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 01-15-2020 23:00
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How a small piece of technology can provide big peace of mind Many people think nothing of going out in the community to run errands or engage in interests. For individuals with both seen and unseen disabilities or conditions (as well as their family members or caregivers), real worry or anxiety ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 12-18-2019 23:00
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Many people think nothing of going out in the community to run errands, or engage in interests. For individuals with both seen and unseen disabilities or conditions (as well as their family members or caregivers), a real worry or anxiety may exist preventing independent outings. “What if something ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 09-04-2019 23:00
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Policy Statement: Technology First means raising the expectation that all Minnesotans with disabilities have a right to access, consider and utilize supportive technology to improve the quality of life, increase self-dependence and realize the promise of the Olmsted decision. "Supportive technology" ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 08-06-2019 23:00
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WHAT IT IS A mouth-controlled USB joystick (mouth, chin, cheek, or tongue) that lets users control their computer, mobile device, or switch-controlled devices or AAC system by sip-and-puff functions, or if on a respirator, by switch. Features include an advanced gaming mode for gaming enthusiasts, ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 07-16-2019 23:00
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WHAT IT IS Proloquo2Go is a customizable augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app for iOS. Supporting users from beginner to advanced, the app allows users to customize their experience by utilizing the 25,000 built in buttons or by adding personal photos, and includes over 100 text-to-speech ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 07-07-2019 23:00
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This assessment was created by the State of Ohio to specifically assist in the process of including remote monitoring technology as part of an individual’s care plan. *This document has been approved for open public use by the State of Ohio. (provided by the State of Ohio, adapted to Minnesota policy ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 07-01-2019 23:00
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WHAT IT IS An augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app that “empowers people to make their voices heard”. Using open-source technology, the app works across a person’s devices (smartphone, computer, tablet, etc) and keeps content in sync so there is no worry of data loss if a device gets ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 06-24-2019 23:00
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An Intro to Smart Medication Dispensers Author: Alaina Gallagher, Community Outreach, Dose Health Medication management can be one of the biggest barriers to independent living. For individuals with disabilities, medications can be one of the most important factors in keeping ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 06-24-2019 23:00
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How Hammer Residences solved a need through a small piece of technology Sean Henderson , Information Systems Analytics Manager, Hammer Residences, Inc; Member, MN-NEAT The most important step in creating a support for someone you care for is properly identifying the need to be cared for. There ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 06-12-2019 23:00
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This document was created to support initial conversations related to using technology supports for people served by Hammer Residences, Inc. Hammer staff utilize this document after an initial general consultation and is intended to describe the individual’s functional skills and abilities concerning ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 06-03-2019 23:00
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Visual Impact 3 by AbleLink Smart Living Technologies WHAT IT IS A multimedia training system that lets individuals create custom step-by-step instructions for daily tasks. Users can create custom steps using picture and audio recordings for further explanation and prompting to learn and reinforce ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 05-19-2019 23:00
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TRC mentors are individuals who have gone through the technology implementation process and wish to help others on their tech solution journeys. Provider mentors are champions for technology use within their organizations and have first-hand experience in finding, funding, and facilitating technology ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 04-24-2019 23:00
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Smyle™ Mouse by Perceptive Devices LLC WHAT IT IS Head mouse and voice mouse software that lets you control your computer or tablet via your existing webcam by utilizing simple gestures (like smiles). Smyle™ Mouse runs on Microsoft Windows® 7 or above and offers a free 14 day trial. WHO IT COULD ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 03-24-2019 23:00
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WHAT IT IS An app for Android and iOS that connects people who are blind or have limited vision with live sighted volunteers via video any time of the day. Volunteers are able to help individuals navigate labels on household products, verify expiration dates, or shop in supermarkets, among other tasks. ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 02-24-2019 23:00
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One provider’s push for innovative solutions The thinking is changing around what “accessible” can mean and the role technology can play. Individuals, their families, providers, and case managers are all looking to technology supports to assist individuals (and the staff that help support them) ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 02-24-2019 23:00
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WHAT IT IS An Android Accessibility service powered by Google’s speech recognition technology that transcribes conversations (in more than 70 languages) to allow individuals to communicate “in the moment” via wifi or network connections on an Android phone. The service is available to download as a ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 02-05-2019 23:00
Found In Community: Technology Publishing Blogs
Posted: October 1, 2003 Reviewed: December 26, 2013 Updated: February 6, 2019 Assistive technology: Devices, equipment or a combination of both that improve the person’s ability to: Communicate in the community Control or access his/her environment Perform activities of daily living. ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 01-28-2019 23:00
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Choosing the right support option for the individual Technology advances in the last decade have had an unprecedented, positive impact on the daily lives of most Americans; however, the world of support for Americans with disabilities has remained largely untouched by the use of emerging technologies. ...
Posted By Alaina Gallagher 12-10-2018 23:00
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Assistive Technology for communication and community integration Not everyone communicates the same way. For some individuals, expressing thoughts, feelings, and emotions is made more challenging by certain disabilities. For non-verbal individuals, assistive technology supports offer additional ...