tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89471979627544049632025-11-06T05:05:34.046-08:00Washington Assistive Technology Act Program BlogWashington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-38846538825263661622015-03-19T17:20:00.000-07:002015-03-19T17:20:13.108-07:00Bureau of Engraving and Printing Distributes Free Currency Readers The U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) announced it will distribute free currency readers to eligible blind and low-vision individuals, a preemptive solution to the Federal Reserve’s tactile-enhancement of currency notes. Originally announced in the form of a July 2014 press release, the BEP and National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress (NLS)Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-57104323611767305012015-02-25T14:25:00.000-08:002015-02-25T14:25:24.693-08:00Research Study on Accessibility at Microsoft Microsoft is seeking people who have experience using either screen reading or magnifying products. They seeking people in the Seattle or King County area who can travel easily to the Redmond campus. Study Details: •         Research sessions are available starting March 2nd.  We will have sessions available throughout the month of March •     &Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-38139236580806850332015-02-24T16:25:00.002-08:002015-02-24T16:25:47.965-08:00Metro Transit Seeks Smartphone Screen Reader Users for App Testing Metro seeks individuals who use screen reader technology on their cell phones to test Metro’s new mobile Trip Planner app Metro launched a Puget Sound Trip Planner app—available for Apple and Android mobile devices—in January. It allows riders to plan a trip that covers many transportation choices, including buses, rail, ferries, streetcars, and water taxis. It merges popular features available Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-9990360220456439902013-11-13T12:23:00.000-08:002013-11-13T12:23:07.560-08:00Are $20 "Hearing Aids" a Good Bargain?By Candace Kukino, Au.D., Director of Audiology at Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center (HSDC)  There is a new trend we will be seeing more and more of in the stores, newspapers, and advertisements: inexpensive personal sound amplification products being sold at your local drugstore. One of the reasons you'll see more ads and products focused on hearing amplification is because we Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-43649785228900271882013-10-15T15:09:00.000-07:002013-11-13T12:23:45.726-08:002013 Holiday AT Buying Guide It’s getting close to that time of year! The Washington Assistive Technology Act Program and the Washington Access Fund will present a free webinar on Nov. 21st to learn about adaptive gizmos, gadgets, and practical ideas that make great gifts for people of all ages this holiday season. We will review both low-tech, cost effective devices, to more high-tech and expensive gadgets. The webinar Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-67182682183875178322013-09-19T10:37:00.001-07:002013-09-19T10:37:59.014-07:00Are You a New WATAP Advisory Council Member?We're recruiting new members for our consumer majority Advisory Council! Would you like to be a part of visioning program activities and partnerships for assistive technology service deployment in Washington State? If you use assistive technology or are parent of assistive technology user learn more about the council and how to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!  Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-71915306126148681632013-08-20T13:25:00.000-07:002013-08-20T13:25:16.124-07:00Webinar - AT for Sports and Recreation rescheduled for September!Please join the Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP) and the Washington Access Fund for a free webinar on AT for Sports and Recreation on Thursday, September 26th from 11:00am to 12:30pm. Seattle Adaptive Sports provides sports and recreation for youth and adults with physical disabilities throughout Western Washington. Learn about opportunities available for team and individual Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-33214808551025788822013-08-14T09:57:00.001-07:002013-08-14T10:05:18.728-07:00Assistive Technology and Low Vision Open House Assistive Technology for Low Vision When: Tuesday October 8, 2013 from 11 am – 7 pm Where: Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) 3411 South Alaska St Seattle WA 98118 (free parking available on site) Ever wondered what kind of technology is available for a person who is blind or has low vision? Well here’s your chance to find out! The Dept. of Services for the Blind is opening itsWashington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-42539921307107318942013-08-06T13:15:00.000-07:002013-08-06T13:15:11.063-07:00Webinar - AT for Sports and RecreationPlease join the Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP) and the Washington Access Fund for a free webinar on AT for Sports and Recreation on Thursday, August 22nd from noon to 1:30pm. Seattle Adaptive Sports provides sports and recreation for youth and adults with physical disabilities throughout Western Washington. Learn about opportunities available for team and individual sports Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-12785751120565880372013-07-11T10:58:00.002-07:002013-07-11T10:58:38.223-07:00Job Accommodation Request SurveyIndividuals aged 55 or older and in need of job accommodations are being sought for a study by researchers at the Florida State University. You are invited to share your perceptions of factors related to accommodation requests by answering a few questions about yourself, your organization (if applicable), and your abilities and emotions in the process. This survey will take about 20-30 minutesWashington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-57393890410131485422013-07-08T11:47:00.001-07:002013-07-08T11:47:53.070-07:00Seeking AT users with visual impairmentInterested in participating in an activity to help test the accessibility of a financial website? JPMorgan Chase will be conducting an accessibility study to test the design of our website and how well it serves you. The session will take about 90 minutes and we will give you a gift of $150 cash for your participation and can also arrange transportation to and from our facility. To participate Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-88360907283985777392013-06-19T10:36:00.001-07:002013-06-19T10:36:46.865-07:00Webinar - Financing Assistive TechnologyPlease join the Washington Access Fund in welcoming Mike Smith, an Attorney from Disability Rights Washington for a free webinar on financing assistive technology on Wednesday, June 26th at 12:00pm-1:00pm. Ask almost any person with a disability who uses assistive technology, and they are likely to tell you that these are their most important assets. They also are likely to tell you that there Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-87158210737331296082013-06-17T17:52:00.000-07:002013-06-17T17:52:33.908-07:00Adaptive Cycling for All this Summer At WATAP, we get the importance of having access to assistive device and the opportunity to try them out. So if you're looking to rent adaptive sporting equipment or want an opportunity to learn about adaptive sports there are resources here in our outdoorsy State for you. As many know, the Outdoors for All Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1979 as the Ski for All Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-29750127745732064462013-06-04T15:48:00.001-07:002013-06-04T15:48:37.925-07:00Symposium on Disability, Technology, and Rehabilitation in Low and Middle Income Countries Keynote Speaker: Chapal Khasnabis,World Health Organization The symposium will bring together leading researchers and practitioners who focus on improving and increasing access to appropriate technology and rehabilitation products and services in low and middle income countries. Participate in person or through a live webcast. Symposium Themes: • Assistive technology and accessible informationWashington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-78999129325067354612013-05-20T12:29:00.000-07:002013-05-20T12:29:38.554-07:00Article in Seattle Times on Deaf ReviewThe Seattle Times features an article about client of the Washington Access Fund, Melissa “Echo” Greenlee, who participated in the Individual Development Account (IDA) Program, and used her savings to set up the deafREVIEW website. http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2021013935_deafreviewxml.html. Link to deafREVIEW: http://deafreview.com/Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-78809375551788637152013-05-13T12:00:00.000-07:002013-05-13T12:00:12.010-07:00Windows 8 Ease of Access Earlier this month, WATAP’s Assistive Technology Specialists, Maria Kelley and Gaby de Jongh, were busy presenting on the built-in accessibility features of Windows 8 on the Surface tablet. The trainings included how to locate and initiate the Ease of Access programs and address situations where using the built-in features would be appropriate for consumers with disabilities. Two back-to-back Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-69555244382606666852013-05-01T17:51:00.000-07:002013-05-01T17:51:38.044-07:00Free Webinar: Strategies for Selecting Assitive Technology Please join the Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP) and the Washington Access Fund for a free webinar on Selecting Assistive Technology on Thursday, May 16th at 10:00am. Image of assistive technology clustered on a desk Selecting the appropriate assistive technology can be a daunting and intimidating task  in a world where devices and  disability software Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-25531399693501990952013-04-12T15:06:00.001-07:002013-04-12T15:06:23.789-07:00Assistive Technology Open House for Families at DSB Ever wonder what kind of technology is out there for a child who is blind or has low vision? Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) is opening its doors to their Assistive Technology (AT) and Low Vision (LV) Labs to provide you and your family with a hands-on experience! Come try out a wide range of tools, devices and technology to see what’s out there! Staff will be on site to Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-28947301567350890792013-02-25T13:13:00.000-08:002013-02-25T13:13:06.848-08:00Hearing Aids and Assistive Listening Devices – Webinar series from WATAP and the Access Fund Please join WATAP, the Access Fund, and Steve Hillson, Manager of the Hearing Speech and Deafness Center, as he discusses assistive listening devices and hearing aids. Assistive listening devices and hearing aids are often thought of separately. However, as hearing aid technology advances, the trend is for assistive listening devices to merge with hearing aids. The goal of this presentation isWashington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-76645026759159425692013-02-22T12:42:00.001-08:002013-02-22T12:43:32.335-08:00AAC Serving Non-speakers in Medical Settings: Quick Strategies with and without technology - EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION EXTENDED!!! Early Bird Registration has been extended one week! Register by Friday, March 8th to receive this discount! The University of Washington Speech & Hearing Sciences Center for Technology & Disability Studies Are co-sponsoring a Workshop Friday March 22, 2013 7273 Linderson Way SW Labor & Industries Auditorium Tumwater, WA 98501 Full day course offering 0.6 CEUs from ASHA RegisterWashington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-5881063267980942132013-02-21T16:39:00.000-08:002013-02-21T16:39:52.249-08:00WA Assistive Technology Workshop - Bringing Technology and Users TogetherThis exciting workshop will focus on Assistive and Information Technology and the emerging best practices on using technology to promote independence, communication, productivity and inclusion. In addition to presentations by regional experts, there will be small group demonstrations and hands-on experiences, as well as panel discussions about the next steps to incorporate AT and IT. Please feelWashington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-32383190583952986692013-01-29T16:28:00.000-08:002013-01-29T16:28:36.138-08:00AAC Serving Non-speakers in Medical Settings: Quick Strategies with and without technology The University of Washington Speech & Hearing Sciences Center for Technology & Disability Studies Are co-sponsoring a Workshop Friday March 22, 2013 7273 Linderson Way SW Labor & Industries Auditorium Tumwater, WA 98501 Full day course offering 0.6 CEUs from ASHA Register: https://www.regonline.com/AACworkshop03-2013 Student scholarships and discounts for SLPs in their CF year Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-52949536456574051532013-01-15T16:32:00.000-08:002013-01-15T16:32:01.186-08:00OT Students Seeking AT Users to InterviewThe second year Occupational Therapy students at the University of Washington are learning about Assistive Technology this quarter. As part of their learning experience they have been asked to speak with people who use Assistive Technology to get their perspective. This will involve an up to one hour interview with one or up to a couple of students. The questions will be about how you received Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-10843754150855539122012-10-11T09:12:00.000-07:002012-10-11T09:12:12.225-07:002012 Holiday AT Buying Guide WebinarRegister now and join us for a free webinar on Nov. 15th to learn about adaptive gizmos, gadgets and practical ideas that make great gifts for people of all ages this holiday season. We will be going over both low-tech, cost effective devices to more high-tech and expensive gadgets. The webinar will include a range of mainstream devices (items that may not be specifically designed as AT) and Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947197962754404963.post-35142281103952829512012-09-13T13:06:00.000-07:002012-09-13T13:06:00.085-07:00Image Capture and OCR Apps for the iPhone This is part of a series of blogs our Director, Alan Knue, has composed to help people increase their reading and writing efficiency In this day and age when many current journals, magazines, newspapers, and books are available in electronic formats, the need for scanning and applying optical character recognition (OCR) to print material is becoming less and less. However, many Washington Assistive Technology Act Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107445180349315996noreply@blogger.com1