Access through Adaptive Computer Technology and Website Design

March 17, 2004 Norris City Special Educator Adaptive Technology Presentation in conjunction with Infinitech

The March 17, 2004 (2:00-4:00 p.m.) Special Educators presentation is concerned typical adaptive technologies utilized in post secondary educational settings and Infinitec's K-12 technologies and resources. For directions, please call the Norris City Office at 618-378-2131.

Your presenters for this event are:

Michael Whitney

Michael Whitney heads adaptive technology and accessible web creation for Disability Support Services at SIUC and is also the coordinator of the Adaptive Computer Technology & Website Design HECA grant project. In addition to his MA in Rehabilitation, Whitney has completed training on designing universally acceptable web resources and an assistive technology applications certificate program offered by the State University of California Northridge. He will discuss and demonstrate some of the common adaptive technologies utilized by students with disabilities.

David Hohulin

David Hohulin repesents Infinitec, Inc. which is a joint effort of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Chicago and United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Inc., Washington D.C. David will explain how Infinitec brings assistive technology to people with disabilities of all types, in the Illinois counties of Cook, DuPage, Lake and Kane. Their Mission is to advance independence and promote inclusive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities through technology. The Infinitec staff helps people with disabilities find and get access to information, technology services, traning, assistive equipment and specialists by creating partnerships that maximize resources.

Technologies by post secondary students by Michael Whitney

• Dragon Naturally Speaking dictation system
• Read Please reading system
• Arkenstone Open Book scanning system
• Jaws screen reader
• Co:Writer 4000 word prediction
• Microsoft Screen Magnification
• Sip-N-Puff Mouse
• Microsoft On-Screen Keyboard
• Cyberlink Brainfingers Brain Actuated Technology