CHLH 330 Exam 2 Final With
Complete Solution
Office for civil Rights (OCR) - Answer ensure equal access to education and to promote
education excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights
Illinois information Technology Accessibility Act - Answer Required illinois agencies and
universities to ensure that their web sites , information systems and information
technologies are accessible to people with disabilities.
Fastest growing population on campus - Answer Individuals affected by trauma brain
injury, ADHD, autism.
Computer Software used to facilitate Scholarly Activities - Answer Abby Fine Reader
-optical character scanner
-turn scans of paper documents, pdf and digital photograph into searchable and
editable formats
Dolphin Easy Reader - Answer -E-book reader (combines text,speech , images)
-use daisy software
Dragon dictate - Answer -Speech recognition software
-turns talk into text
Cilbre - Answer -Free and open source e-book library management applications
-converts materials from the internet to be used with an e-reader
-can convert journal articles into easy to read format
Assisttive Technology - Answer any items, piece of equipment or product system
whether acquired commercial, off the shelf , modified, or customized that is used to
increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities .
Functional Capabilities - Answer performance of necessary roles in society. work and
home life. the only real measure of success of an AT device.
Individuals with disabilities - Answer Emphasis on UNIQUE characteristics and
circumstances
Low tech - Answer -non-complex equipment
-Example; Universal cuff to facilitate eating
,high tech - Answer -complex equipment
- voice activated computer
Hard tech - Answer readily available tangible components that can be purchased and
assemble
EXAMPLES; mouth sticks, computers, software
Soft tech - Answer human areas of decision making strategies, training , and concept
formation (services)
Minimal Tech - Answer Generally augment rather than replaces function
example; ankle foot orthotic (AFO)
Maximal Tech - Answer Generally augments rather than replaces function
- upper extremity prosthesis
replaces the function of the upper extremity to aid in performance of activities of daily
living
Appliances - Answer provides benefits to an individual independent of individuals skill
level
Tool - Answer Require some degree of skill to operate
AT Examples - Answer - eye glasses, splints, seating system are not dependent on the
skill of the user (appliances)
-Maneuvering a powered wheelchair (tool)
successful use of an AT tool may require training, strategies, or special skills (soft
technology
Universal Design - Answer -Designed for everyone to be able to use
-features that make a product more useful to persons with disabilities are built into the
product
---people without disabilities also benefit from these products
Seven Principles of Universal Design - Answer 1. Equitable Use: The design is useful and
marketable to any group of users.
2. Flexibility in use: The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences
and abilities
3.Simple and Intuitive Use: Use of the design is easy to understand .
4. Perceptible information: The design communicates necessary information
, 5. Tolerance for Error: The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of
accidental or unintentional actions.
6. Low physical effort: the design can be used efficiently and comfortably.
7. Size and Space for Approach and Use; Appropriate size and space is for approach
and use.
Benefits - Answer Less costly, avoid issues with obtaining a "medical device"
esthetically pleasing
-less costly than modifying a product after production
-often can avoid the hoops associated with navigating healthcare system to purchase a
"medical device"
Ex. insurance coverage, prescriptions, vendors, therapists,
-more esthetically pleasing
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Answer Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Requires that all electronic and information technologies developed and used by any
federal government agency must be accessible to people with disablities
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Cont.. - Answer this includes websites, video and audio tapes,
electronic books, televised programs , and other such media
-individuals with disabilities may still have to use special hardware and/or software to
access the resources
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 continue.. - Answer section 508 does not apply to the private
sector or to organizations that receive federal funds
Individuals with Disabiities Education Act (IDEA) - Answer eligible children and youth
with disabilities are entitled to have a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)
available to them
IDEA continue - Answer Designed to meet their unique educatonal needs
-includes provision of necessary technologies to achieve academic goals
Assistive Technology Act of 1998 - Answer Also known the "Tech Act"
provides funds to states to support
-the establishment of assistive technology demonstration centers
-equipment loan
Assistive technology Act Cont.. - Answer Low interest loans to purchase assistive
Complete Solution
Office for civil Rights (OCR) - Answer ensure equal access to education and to promote
education excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights
Illinois information Technology Accessibility Act - Answer Required illinois agencies and
universities to ensure that their web sites , information systems and information
technologies are accessible to people with disabilities.
Fastest growing population on campus - Answer Individuals affected by trauma brain
injury, ADHD, autism.
Computer Software used to facilitate Scholarly Activities - Answer Abby Fine Reader
-optical character scanner
-turn scans of paper documents, pdf and digital photograph into searchable and
editable formats
Dolphin Easy Reader - Answer -E-book reader (combines text,speech , images)
-use daisy software
Dragon dictate - Answer -Speech recognition software
-turns talk into text
Cilbre - Answer -Free and open source e-book library management applications
-converts materials from the internet to be used with an e-reader
-can convert journal articles into easy to read format
Assisttive Technology - Answer any items, piece of equipment or product system
whether acquired commercial, off the shelf , modified, or customized that is used to
increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities .
Functional Capabilities - Answer performance of necessary roles in society. work and
home life. the only real measure of success of an AT device.
Individuals with disabilities - Answer Emphasis on UNIQUE characteristics and
circumstances
Low tech - Answer -non-complex equipment
-Example; Universal cuff to facilitate eating
,high tech - Answer -complex equipment
- voice activated computer
Hard tech - Answer readily available tangible components that can be purchased and
assemble
EXAMPLES; mouth sticks, computers, software
Soft tech - Answer human areas of decision making strategies, training , and concept
formation (services)
Minimal Tech - Answer Generally augment rather than replaces function
example; ankle foot orthotic (AFO)
Maximal Tech - Answer Generally augments rather than replaces function
- upper extremity prosthesis
replaces the function of the upper extremity to aid in performance of activities of daily
living
Appliances - Answer provides benefits to an individual independent of individuals skill
level
Tool - Answer Require some degree of skill to operate
AT Examples - Answer - eye glasses, splints, seating system are not dependent on the
skill of the user (appliances)
-Maneuvering a powered wheelchair (tool)
successful use of an AT tool may require training, strategies, or special skills (soft
technology
Universal Design - Answer -Designed for everyone to be able to use
-features that make a product more useful to persons with disabilities are built into the
product
---people without disabilities also benefit from these products
Seven Principles of Universal Design - Answer 1. Equitable Use: The design is useful and
marketable to any group of users.
2. Flexibility in use: The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences
and abilities
3.Simple and Intuitive Use: Use of the design is easy to understand .
4. Perceptible information: The design communicates necessary information
, 5. Tolerance for Error: The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of
accidental or unintentional actions.
6. Low physical effort: the design can be used efficiently and comfortably.
7. Size and Space for Approach and Use; Appropriate size and space is for approach
and use.
Benefits - Answer Less costly, avoid issues with obtaining a "medical device"
esthetically pleasing
-less costly than modifying a product after production
-often can avoid the hoops associated with navigating healthcare system to purchase a
"medical device"
Ex. insurance coverage, prescriptions, vendors, therapists,
-more esthetically pleasing
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Answer Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Requires that all electronic and information technologies developed and used by any
federal government agency must be accessible to people with disablities
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Cont.. - Answer this includes websites, video and audio tapes,
electronic books, televised programs , and other such media
-individuals with disabilities may still have to use special hardware and/or software to
access the resources
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 continue.. - Answer section 508 does not apply to the private
sector or to organizations that receive federal funds
Individuals with Disabiities Education Act (IDEA) - Answer eligible children and youth
with disabilities are entitled to have a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)
available to them
IDEA continue - Answer Designed to meet their unique educatonal needs
-includes provision of necessary technologies to achieve academic goals
Assistive Technology Act of 1998 - Answer Also known the "Tech Act"
provides funds to states to support
-the establishment of assistive technology demonstration centers
-equipment loan
Assistive technology Act Cont.. - Answer Low interest loans to purchase assistive
