Presentation #2: Multiple Disabilities

Hi everyone! Here is the link for my presentation #2. Enjoy!

http://www.slideshare.net/rowenap/multiple-disabilities1-presentation

Presentation #2 Question

Here's my question for my Presentation #2 - Multiple Disabilities:

How effective is GPSS in addressing transitions of students with multiple disabilities into the community after high school?

Five-Minute Presentation

Hello fellow classmates!
Here is my slideshare presentation. Feel free to view it and hope you will like it. See you all next year. Happy Holidays!
http://www.slideshare.net/anagd/five-minute-presentation-presentation

Who Am I?

Here is my final BLOG presentation for ED443G Assistive Technology. It was a pleasure being part of this Fall Semester Cohort #4. Have a Merry Christmas and A Prosperous New Year!

http://www.slideshare.net/lolitasiguenza/ed-443-g-who-am-i-presentation

Final Presentation

This is my final presentation for ED443G, see you all next year! It was a great class with good people. see at http://www.slideshare.net/gilster1969/final-presenation-presentation/

Physical impairment

class blog #2: question: How would you accomodate a child with a physical impairment when you teach math with manipulatives?

visual impairment question

class blog# question: If all of your students were blind or visually impaired, what kind of classroom rules would you have?

Other Health Impairment

Hello Everyone,
Here is Eleanor Quichocho and Lolita Siguenza's power point presentation on Other Health Impairment. If you would like a copy of our presentation please feel free to
check our website at

http://www.slideshare.net/lolitasiguenza/other-health-impairment-presentation

What can we do as a community to assist children with Other Health Impairment?

Lenith Atienza-Visual Impairment Video

Lenith Atienza-Visual Impairment

As a community, how do you think can we keep residents who are visually impaired from moving off island seeking for a place that can provide them with the needed services such as schooling and promoting independent living?

Physical Impairments

Here is the url to our (Gladys Uy and Gil Acosta) powerpoint on Physical impairments....Hope you enjoy watching:
http://www.slideshare.net/ferdieglad/ortho2-presentation

Heather's

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AT Specific Learning Disabilities Presentation

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Heather's

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Ldhgamett2

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AT Specific Learning Disabilities Presentation

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Low Vision and Blindness

Hi everyone! Lois and I created a powerpoint on Low vision and Blindness. Hope you were able to learn something from us and enjoyed the activities. Here is the url to view it again in case you need some information, ok? Thanks for your time and have a great day!
http://www.slideshare.net/ferdieglad/drcyrus-presentation

Traumatic Brain Injury Presentation for Gil Acosta and Jeff Wheatly

The URL for our presentation on Traumatic Brain Injury is:
http://www.slideshare.net/gilster1969/very-low-incidence-disabilitiestbi-presentation


The question for discussion is:
What are 2 ways TBI occurs?

Deaf-Blindness

Hello All!

Here is the link to my powerpoint on Deaf-Blindness. I hope you were all enlightened by my presentation....even though you all saw the same thing the week before. =) Anyway, the link to the video that I showed you is on the powerpoint (on the video slide). Enjoy! =)

http://www.slideshare.net/lealani/deaf-blind-presentation-786232

Lois' PECS Device Presentation

Lois’ AAT (PECS) Device Presentation
Lois’ HafaBlog URL: http://ltgumaaat69.blogspot.com/
ED443G Class Blog URL: http://assist-tech.blogspot.com/

The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), is an Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) device. It was first developed in 1985 for autistic children or adults by Andy Bondy, Ph.D. and Lori Frost, CCC/SLP. It was first used at the Delaware Autistic Program. The PECS teaches children and adults with autism and also those with communication disorder to initiate communication so that they will have the skills to communicate their wants and needs. Children and adults with communication disorder who use the PECS build independent communication skills. Don’t think that there is no need for training for the trainer just because pictures are used and it is a low technology device. There is a manual and the training program prepares you to work with a learner through six phases. For more information, visit “Pyramid Educational System” @ www.pecs.com/.

QUESTIONS:

1. What are some advantages of using the PECS?

2. What are some disadvantages of suing the PECS?

Joe Anyone

With Joe's disability of severe CP, I feel that just by reading this, he gets frustrated when he is misunderstood. Although he uses glasses with straps, he manages to pull it off. Maybe we as a class will be able to figure out what AT Device he could utilitze so that he doesn't feel as misunderstood as he does.

Helene Cruz

google apps

Hafa Adai Everyone!

The Google Apps is a valuable tool to share and collaborate with other university students from around the world. You are able to connect on educational ideas, resources, activities and events that students are involved in. Thanks Dr. Cyrus!

David Gofigan ED446G

Note: The technology and I are getting to know each other. I am learning and practicing!
Maulek!

The Sock Aid

Hafa Adai Everyone!

The sock aid is a low tech device used as a dressing aid. It is made of durable plastic that conforms with the foot and shin structure. It has two nylon ropes that are fitted with soft padding for handles and a padding in the front to secure the sock. It is a five step process:

l. Secure the sock aid on your lap.(Bottom part facing up)
2. Carefully pull the sock over bottom part of the sock aid. (full length of the sock)
3. Gently grasp the two nylon ropes and place the sock aid in front of the right/left foot.
4. Slowly put your foot into the opening of the sock aid.
5. Pull the sock aid handles simultaneously to secure the sock on your foot.

*Follow the same procedure for the other foot. Good Job!

Question: Can you think of other dress aids that may assist in basic dressing?

You may view the slide on: http://www.slideshare.net/davidtgofigan/aat-demonstration-2-presentation

David Gofigan

Tokbox Live Video Calling

Hello, Everyone!
Have you tried the Tokbox video calling that Dr. Cyrus shared with us? It was great! Dr. Cyrus was so clear and as if she was talking to us in person. I was excited to try it. I signed up for it, but unfortunately I was not able to reply with Dr. Cyrus because I didn't have a webcam. However, I tried video calling my sister and it worked. I will surely utilize this website to communicate with my friends and family abroad and also to my students' parents who have access with computers. Please try it and you will love it!

Lolita Siguenza-Low Tech Device

Tic Tac Toe Wooden Board Game
Manufactured by Worldwide
1. Divide a class into (x’s) and (o’s), and come up with a question for each nine spots on the board. In order to move, the team has to get the correct answer first.
2. You can use the board to review vocabulary words and concepts and can be easily adaptable into any subject area.
3. When students are finished with their independent seat work, give them the game as a reinforcer.
4. When student gives a correct response in Direct Instruction Program (Reading Mastery, Language for Learning and Distar Math), they will gain one chip and then at the end they can play with the game.
5. Teaches them to take turns and to share – Helps develop their social skills.
6. Improves their Math Skills such as Patterning.
7. Helps to develop fine motor skills.

You can purchase similar wooden game at
http://www.heritagetoys.com/Tic-Tac-Toe-Wooden-Board-Game-Small-pr-17258.html Price: $9.95

What other ways can you use a low tech device such as the Tic Tac Toe for children with special needs?

Lolita Siguenza-Noncategorical Early Childhood

Hello everyone! If you would like a copy of my presentation, check this website:

Noncategorical Early Childhood (Presented with Helene Cruz)

http://www.slideshare.net/lolitasiguenza/noncategorical-ppt-presentation-737156

Now knowing about noncategorical early childhood, what advantages do educators have in providing the community information on addressing the early intervention of students with special needs?

Demonstration #2

Slideshare (PowerPoint Presentations)

Hello everyone!
Here are the PowerPoint presentations I/we shared in class. Feel free to view them. Thank you. Liwanag

1. Speech and Communication Disorders (Presented with Ms. Lois Gumataotao)
http://www.slideshare.net/anagd/speech-and-language-disorders-presentation
2. Emotional Disorders (Presented with Mrs. Mae Mendiola)
http://www.slideshare.net/anagd/emotional-disorders-presentation-presentation
3. Assistive Technology # 1 (Braille)
http://www.slideshare.net/anagd/assistive-technology-presentation-presentation
4. Assistive Technology # 2 (Franklin Language Electronic Dictionary)
http://www.slideshare.net/anagd/franklin-lm-dictionary-presentation

Franklin Electronic Language Dictionary

Computers are now widely used everywhere. We can find Thesaurus, spell check, grammar and dictionary in the computer system. The electronic dictionary is very handy, and more affordable to some students. However, some students who might need this tool, may not have it on hand. Is it possible for our education system (GPSS) to provide this tool at the school site or at the library for the students to check out, so that students will increase their vocabulary or language skills? Liwanag

Sanji Presentation

I was very impressed with Sanji's Presentation. Seems the more I learn about autism the more natural it becomes to explain what it is....Sanji's presentaiton was very thorough....

Thanks for the copy of your PPT

The You tube was very very moving..

Pat Q

Sangi Susuico's Content Presentation # 2 Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Presentation

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We were introduced to the definition of autism and basic facts of this disorder. We also learned aboout various programs and methods such as integrated play groups, TEACCH, sensory integration and so on. Now which method do you think you would enjoy using the most and why?

Readplease (Free Download)

ReadPlease – Lenith Atienza

Readplease is free to download into anyone’s computer. All you have to do is either type directly on the screen or copy and paste documents that you would like the system to read a loud. The speed, font size and the person talking are changeable. To get your free download go to http://www.readplease.com/

I recommend this technology to individuals who are visually impaired, deaf and are auditory learners. ESL students can also benefit from this software in which they can learn the proper pronunciation of words. Aside from what I mentioned, how else can we maximize the use of this free software?

Sangi Susuico AT Device Demo # 2 Bigmack Communicator

Ed 443 At Demo # 2

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Physical impairment presentation

This is a powerpoint presentation by Gil Acosta and Gladys Uy about physical impairments of students. It can be seen at slideshare at this URL: http://www.slideshare.net/gilster1969/physical-impairments-97-2003-presentation/

Question : Of all the different types of physical impairments, which would you least want to encounter and why?

Lealani's Speech Impairment presentation

hello fellow classmates,

for those of you who weren't able to attend our class and did not have the *cough* privilege (just kidding) to see my presentation, here is the link to my personal blog for all of you to see it.

http://speechimpairment.blogspot.com/

With the various causes of speech impairments in children and adults, how can we make accommodations, also keeping in mind that other disabilities can accompany a speech impairment?

Rowena Mendiola's Presentation Question

What is the impact of a student with dyslexia have on his or her job performance?

Specific Learning Disability

Hi everyone! This is the Specific Learning Disability presentation.

http://www.slideshow.com/presentations/289-specific-learning-disability

ED443G Presentation by Lois Gumataotao

http://www.slideshow.com/presentations/288-speech_and_language_disorders_the_final_2ppt

Sangi Susuico's Auditory Presentation

Hello Everyone


If you would like to view my powerpoint presentation on Auditory Impairments just click the following link


http://www.slideshare.net/sangimarie/ed-443-auditory-impairments-presentation

Sangi Susuico's Auditory Impairment Presentation Question

There are many devices that have been developed for the hearing impaired. Some of the most common forms include altering devices or systems, hearing aids, cochlear implants and speech to print systems to name a few. Since we all have been to GSAT and seen the devices Guam has available, what device would you use to help you implement a lesson for a child with a hearing impairment?

Communication Disorder

ED443/G URL: http://assist-tech.blogspot.com/

Lois’ HafaBlog URL: http://ltgumaaat69.blogspot.com/

Communication Disorder: Speech and Language Impairment

Questions for Discussion by Lois T. Gumataotao and Liwanag Dominguez

1. As a regular classroom teacher, what teaching strategies will you use to educate the child with a communication disorder?
2. How would you include the child with a communication disorder to participate in oral activities?
3. How will you account for questions #1 and #2 above?

Lenith Atienza-Emotional and Behavior Disorders Presentation

If you want a copy of my powerpoint presentation, just click below:

http://www.slideshare.net/lenithatienza/lenith-atienzaemotional-and-behavior-disorders-presentation/

Question on Emotional Disorders Presentation

There are many devices in assistive technology that are helpful for students with emotional disorders to get them to stay focused on tasks in the classroom. Some examples of these devices are: Motivaider, talklight and ipod. Can these devices also help them outside of a classroom setting?....Liwanag and Mae Mendiola

Lenith Atienza- Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Due to the increasing number of students with emotional and behavioral disorders, I think that parents and educators should work hand and hand to ensure that the students are provided with the needed support.

What do you think we can do to establish a strong partnership between parents and educators?

Specific Learning Disabilities

Today we discussed Specific Learning Disabilities. LD is by far the largest disability category among students with IEP, and represents about 5% of the general population. LD is overly-represented. 

Are we over-diagnosing? How severe must the disability be in order to receive related services? And, how badly must a kid fail in order to receive the attention and help that he/she needs?

Early intervention and identification is difficult because diagnosis lies between potential and performance, is RTI (Response to Intervention) a viable solution to the diagnosis problem?

Shake Awake alarm clock

Portable, compact and lightweight are just a few adjectives I would use to describe the Shake Awake alarm clock. It is an assistive device to wake up even the deepest of sleepers, or so it claims. (more information on my blog)

Physically Impaired AT Demo #1 Acosta

Assistive Technology Tool Demonstration #1 for Physically Impaired Persons
NO SPILL ICE TRAY- Ice tray fills like a bottle to prevent spilling water.
INNER LIP PLATE-Perfect for those individuals with limited muscle control, or use of only one hand
BUILT UP ANGLED UTENCILS- Great for person with limited upper extremity movement, 30° angle comfortable. http://slideshare.net/gilster1969/assistive-tech-tools-presentation

QUESTION: What age specific groups of impaired persons would benefit from this low tech assistive device?


By Gilbert I. Acosta

Pat Quitugua ATT DEVICE: The Big Track Ball

This device is a great way to assist special needs students more easily ahve access to a computer mouse. the track ball takes the place of the smaller mouse via its' design. The track ball is the biggest computer mouse made in the world with a 3 inch diameter ball inset in a stationary foundation with two large left and right click buttons. (more details about the track ball can be read on my personal blog .http://delicious.com/Coolpatq

My question is as follows: " Are there any available grants that we as teachers can access in order to buy such equipment for our classrooms ???"

Question on Assistive Technology Presentation: Braille

Braille shows that it is an effective tool to use at home, school, establishments, workplace and everywhere. People of different ages who are blind are learning to read and write using braille. Can a teacher recommend an instruction or teach Braille for students who are deaf or with a hearing loss and associated with a little blindness?
Liwanag Dominguez

Richard Blas Assistive Device Demo #1 Question

The Franklin Language Master is great for students who are hearing impaired.

What strategy can you, as a SPED teacher use along with the assistive device to help the student with a hearing impairment to VISUALIZE a vocabulary assignment (as an example)?

Braille - Class Discussion

Braille is system of characters used by the blind to read and write. The question I pose for the class is this; will Braille become a thing of the past for the blind? Assistive Technology seems to have developed a number of auditory tools that have become increasingly more affordable and accessible, will fewer and fewer blind learn and utilize Braille?

LENITH ATIENZA - Low Tech Device Power Lenz Magnifier

Power Lenz Magnifier – Small and affordable!
*Increase the size of fonts on your phone
*Increase vision for reading numbers, texts messages
and emails
*Reduce misdialing with the help of this magnifier
*Attachable to the phone with free adhesives
*Lifetime warranty

To know more about this low tech AT, visit http://www.powerlenz.com

Aside from being useful with phones for people who are visually impaired, in what educational purposes can this magnifier be useful?

My Question

Knowing the budget crunch with GPSS, what materials and resources around your house can you utilalize to create low-tech devices to assist students in at least 1 category? Describe the materials and use for the device?

Question: Adaptive Assistive Technology

Students who require Assistive Technology Devices are given at whatever means necessary, those devices to assist them in their educational lives, whether it be from low tech to high tech. It is the responsibility of the team, to ensure that the student has the appropriate device. A student who has a disability and a device needed to enhance their education will have the opportunity to use the device at the school, my question is: Who's responsibility is it to ensure that the home environment is conducive to the AT Device that the child will be using if the child needs the AT Device at home, more so for the low income families?

Assistive Technology Device Demonstration Sept. 25, 2008

Assistive Technology Device
Demonstration
by
David T. Gofigan
ED443G Dr. J. Cyrus
September 25, 2008

Many of our students with a learning disability are tasked with locating and copying specific information from text. This process can become quite laborious for the student. Well, here is an assistive technology device that can assist in capturing that printed text. It is called the Quick Link Pen!
The QuickLink Pen is a high-tech device developed by WIZCOM Technologies Ltd. The device features include:
Digital Text Scanner: Simply swipe text from newspaper articles, book, and magazines for transfer anytime into your business documents and personal correspondence – all without typing.
Address Book: Scan business cards directly into Outlook, insert email addresses into your address book, or use the QuickLink Pen as your own address book.
Internet Links: Collect Internet Addresses (URLs) and transfer them directly to your browser or bookmarks / favorites – quickly, accurately and reliably.
Table Builder: Transfer printed tables (stock quotes, international monetary exchange, airline or train schedules), and charts full of data, directly into your spreadsheet.
Language Tool: QuickLink Pen recognizes 8 languages and has the ability to translate into any of 24 languages through optional upgrade.

The QuickLink Pen is light and fits neatly in your pocket, so you have freedom to collect information anytime …anywhere! The device is compatible with the Palm Pilot, PDA’s and Palm Computers. The requirements for QuickLink Desktop Application includes: Windows 95/98 or Windows NT, CD-ROM Drive, 16 MB of RAM and an 8 MB hard disk space.
The instructions are very simple to follow. A student may be provided with step-by-step procedures in the application of the QuickLink Pen. This is definitely a great assistive technology device to be used in class! You may locate other products from WICOM Technologies Ltd. by visiting www.wizcomtech.com.
Remember! Don’t write it down…Scan it! Don’t rip it out… E-Clip it! Don’t type or copy it! QuickLink it!

Sangi Susuico AT Device Demo #1

For more information about this device and other assistive devices check out www.enablingdevices.com

Demonstration #1: Pocket Speak& Read by Lealani Aflague

1st AT Demonstration powerpoint URL-Physical Impairment

http://slideshare.net/gilster1969/assistive-tech-tools-presentation

BLOG Assignment #1 - Demonstration #1 Summary

Image Source: www.specialneedscomputers.ca

Lois’ AAT Device Presentation
Lois’ HafaBlog URL: http://ltgumaaat69.blogspot.com/


Partner4

Partner4 is the first augmentative and alternative communication device. It is a self-contained communication device useful to individuals with communication disorders and for the visually impaired. Partner4 has graphic overlays which slide between the housing grid and the 4 message square through the slot on the side of the grid. You can draw or print corresponding icons or words to personalize to the individual and his/her functional skills. Or you can use Mayer Johnson’s BOARDMAKER Software. This is a high tech device since it uses batteries and a switch is used to turn on the device. It has a built in microphone and a recording button to record your message in each message square. Each message can be 8 seconds in length. It is simple to operate, just turn the switch to turn it on, adjust the volume, select and push the picture to activate the corresponding message. There are Partner4 comes in different models with LCD and also one that vibrates that gives the visually impaired immediate feedback. It is durable and easy to care for. The device cost ranges from $250 - $499. For more details, visit http://www.eridevices.com .

TRACK BALL QUESTIONS for ATT device

The Track Ball is an ATT device for students with challenges using the smaller version "the mouse".
The track ball is several times bigger and is very "user friendly" to students with physical challenges , learning
disabilites, or fine-motor skills challenges.

Some Questions:

Who uses the Track Ball ???

The track ball can be used for anyone. I used it and I found it pretty fun. Moreover, it was very useful for my kids in with special needs. I have students with MR and usually there ability for hand and eye coordination is difficult. The track ball enables them to stop and go..the learge bottons help them keep their place as they manuever the cursor on the screen. My nephew and neices enjoyed it when I brought it home..They preferred the track ball over the regular mouse.


What platforms can it be intergraded in ???

All platforms cam be used....The old Macs however need to use the older version of the trackball, due to the cable attachement configuration.

Pro's and cons using the Track Ball ???

There are more benefits with the track ball. Just the first look at it and it shouts "FUN" use me. However when it comes to game use such as "Tumble Bug" speed is not its' strength. But for everything else it is useful.

Did you test it in the classroom ???

Yes. It was very very successful. My student MC enjoyed it the most. He loved to use it on the "Paint" program. Another student who has fine-motor skills challenges was able to maneuver the cursor on the screen with ease. Her attitude in using computers has changed for the better. I am glad I picked it.


Pat Q

Introductory WELCOME Message

Hi:
Welcome to the Class BLOG for ED 443. We will use this Class BLOG to discuss and communicate about the demonstrations and content presentations. Everyone will submit comments and questions for class discussion on the Class BLOG.