Know AT
with the Help of MoAT (vol.37)
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Alternative Access Webinar with Pretorian |
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Options from Direct Selection to Eye-gaze and Everything in Between |
Missouri Assistive Technology can help those who struggle with inputting information into their smart device, computer, or their communication device due to physical or cognitive challenges. Devices are available to try for a five-week loan through our ETC Lending Library.
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Did You Know That They Have That at MoAT? |
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The New WinSlate AAC Device are Available for Loan through the ETC Lending Library |
MoAT's WinSlates are now shipping with IR-controlled interactive toys that the user will be able to control with direct selection, head mouse tracking, switch scanning, and eye gaze.
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The Winslate user has access to all controls for the IR toy through the WinSlate. |
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The device also comes with preprogrammed communication pages so the conversation can be spontaneous and encouraged through play. |
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Access to Video Games for All
Through the support of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and Microsoft, Missouri Assistive Technology can offer Missourians many access options for playing video games. Contact Laura Hoffman if you or someone you know would like to overcome physical limitations and play video games on game systems, computers, or on the internet.
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This cause and effect game works with a single switch, touch screen, and/or a microphone for input. If the switch or the screen is touched, or if the microphone detects noise, the colorful balls will bounce on the screen.
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Nanogames are designed, from the ground up, to be very flexible, accessible, and easily adapted. This enables them to meet the needs of almost any player.
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Eye gaze technology lets you control your computer using eye movement alone. Special Effects provides access to mainstream games to eye gaze users. This website offers a global eye gaze games room. Eye gaze systems are available for loan through Missouri Assistive Technology. Contact Laura Hoffman for more details.
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Missouri Assistive Technology adds training videos and "DIY" projects to our YouTube Channel weekly. Check out our channel and subscribe. Training on the Proloquo AAC coming soon. |
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CVI Learning Tool
Scout fabricated a tactile educational tool out of things that he found around his house. Check out his new video. |
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Cane Comparison with Scout
Scout compares different walking canes in this quick video. |
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For teaching cause & effect and functional play, try creating this balloon wind tunnel.
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Take a Look at What's "Old" in Assistive Technology
But could be "NEW" to you!
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Each week we will offer "recycled" devices free of charge. These are devices that we have retired from our lending library. We would like to offer these devices to individuals who can use them knowing that they are older technology and no longer supported by the manufacturer. Please contact Scout via email to request these devices. They will be shipped to you free of charge and will not need to be returned.
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Tobii Eye Tracking Devices |
Looking for an older eye gaze bar? Check these out! We have a Tobii Dynavox PCEye Explore and an original PCEye eye gaze bar. All up for grabs to anyone who can use one. If you want to know what connectors come with a device, email Scout Merry at MoAT.
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What’s “App-ening”at MoAT? |
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Schedule of Events for August |
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The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Gaming Opportunity
Thanks to the Quality of Life Grant we have the top-of-the-line gaming and alternative access devices in-house and ready to go. If you know someone that would like to be able to engage in online activities call Laura Hoffman at 816-655-6709.
August 13, 2021 - Gaming Open House at Missouri Assistive Technology. In order to participate, gamers must participate in a free access consultation or zoom meeting prior to the Open House.
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Audio games are video games, whose main output is sound rather than graphics.
By using sound, these games can provide access and the possibility of gameplay to people with all levels of sight.
AudioGames.net is a community portal for all things to do with audio games. Here you will find news articles, an active community forum, and over 500 audio gaming titles on platforms from Microsoft Windows to iOS.
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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 5th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-526-4757 or TTY 800-735-2966; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.
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