Why is a Computer Access Assessment important?
How you access a computer does make a difference in your productivity, whether you are going to school, working, or using a computer for personal enjoyment.
ATI’s Computer Access Assessments are designed around your abilities and goals, whether you control a computer with the blink of an eye, nod of your head, slight movement of a foot, simple breath of air, with your voice, or a keyboard better designed for your hand, you can independently use your computer to complete your schoolwork, gain employment, or enjoy community activities.
Our Computer Access Assessments also identify software to help individuals see and hear the text easier. Sometimes this is through magnification or text reading software, and sometimes it can be accomplished through simple adjustments to your computer settings.
Stop struggling with HOW you access the computer! Contact an ATI Specialist for an assessment. Our Specialists keep abreast of the constantly changing technology and are here to help you to achieve your goals.
Call your AT Specialist today 503-361-1201.
What to Expect from a Computer Access assessment
ATI provides person-centered Computer Access assessments. During the assessment, the specialist will work with you to identify specific barriers and explore assistive technology. Be prepared to talk about specific computer tasks you want to accomplish, or need to do, but can’t (or have difficulty doing) because of a learning difference, disability, or injury. During this process ATI’s specialist will work with you to gather relevant data about your strengths and needs, and then identify tools, strategies and supporting services which will improve independence and performance with your computer tasks.
Depending upon the circumstances, your assessment may involve an AT trial period to validate the effectiveness of the chosen technologies so as to provide greater confidence about the decisions. If so, the specialist will develop an AT trial plan for determining success.
Following the Computer Access assessment, ATI’s specialist will provide a comprehensive written report to the assessment purchasing agent detailing the assessment results, identifying the most appropriate tools and strategies recommended (or whether additional trials are needed), and noting training recommendations as necessary to ensure successful implementation and usage of the AT.
