What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive Technology (AT) uses devices and services to reduce barriers and enhance independence for individuals with disabilities. These aids and adaptations allow individuals with disabilities to function independently in vocational and educational pursuits.
An Assistive Technology device is any item or piece of equipment that is used to increase or maintain the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
The Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio Assisitive Technology Service provides assessment, training and technical support for those disabled individuals that are in or entering employment, educational activities, or other vocational training areas. This includes computer access evaluations, recommendation of appropriate equipment including necessary hardware and software adaptations, setting up equipment, and training.

Services Include

• Computer Access Evaluations
  
• Recommendation of Appropriate
  
• Equipment including hardware and software adaptations
  
• Installation/Setup Equipment
  
• Training
  
• Computer Adaptations
  

Individuals Receiving Services include

• Learning Disabilities
  
• Visually Impaired and Blind
  
• Quadriplegia
  
• Hemiplegia
  
• Paraplegia
  
• Multiple Sclerosis
  
• Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
  
• Amputees
  
• Stroke Involvement
  

Alternative Input Devices that include

• Head and Mouthstick Modifications
  
• Head Operated Mouse Pointers
  
• Mouth Operated Mouse Pointers
  
• Alternative Keyboards and Switches
  
• Voice Input
  
• Computer Operated "Smart Home" X-10 Based Environmental Controls
  
• Screen Magnification Software
  
• Speech and Braille Output Devices
  

For more information contact Assistive Technologist Larry Cain or
Assistant Assistive Technologist Mike Ditch.