Thursday, February 18, 2010

Assistive Technologies Depart. at VT, SW Virginia Assistive Technology Systems, the Training & Technical Assistance Center will exhibit on Feb. 27th!

Abstract: Assistive Technologies are any device or service that can give access or independence to individuals with disabilities. There are assistive technology (AT) solutions for learning, communicating, working, and recreating. Many of these devices and programs are readily available or built into items we use every day. Come see our exhibit and experience AT tools that can benefit everyone. Items demonstrated will be pens that can record lectures, programs that read text aloud, screen magnifiers that enlarge objects on the computer screen, modified keyboards and mice, and one device that uses mind control to move a ball.

Represented at this exhibit will be the Assistive Technologies Department at Virginia Tech, Southwest Virginia Assistive Technology Systems (SWVATS), the Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC).

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