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West Virginia Assistive Technology System (WVATS) @WVAssistiveTech

West Virginia Assistive Technology System (WVATS) works to enhance the lives of all West Virginia residents with disabilities.

Joined September 2020
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See any assistive technology you might be interested in? Check out our loan library at vll.cedwvu.org/welcome.aspx WVATS can demonstrate available devices, loan devices for 30 days, and help find resources for AT!
Be sure to checkout these awesome devicees in our Loan Library and Exchange system! #Accessibility #AdaptiveGaming #SoEveryoneCanGame #AssistiveTechnology
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Major backpack brand, JanSport, has launched a line of adaptive bags and backpacks! Check out the article below for more information on these highly inclusive and customizable bags. #Accessbility #AssistiveTechnology forbes.com/sites/gusalexiou/…
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WVATS AT Champion Mark showing how Instamorph can be a great resource for accessibility! #ATforEveryone #AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility
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Video Description: A bag of white plastic beeds is shown and turned to show the directions of how to use moldable plastic. A mug containing the beeds is placed under a Keurig for hot water. Once the hot water fills the mug, the plastic beeds go from white to clear and manipulated
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Below is a look at PlayStation's adaptive gaming controller in development! Big shout out to The AbleGamers Foundation on their collaborative work with SpecialEffect and Stack Up on advancing video game accessibility! #SoEveryoneCanGame #AdaptiveGaming #AssistiveTechnology
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West Virginia Assistive Technology System (WVATS) retweeted
TechACCESS of RI@TechACCESSRI
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Introducing Project Leonardo for PlayStation 5, a highly customizable accessibility controller kit blog.playstation.com/2023/01…
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As 2023 begins, it is important to be reminded what Assistive Technology is and how it can be used in daily life. For more information contact WVATS at 800-841-8436 or email wvats@hsc.wvu.edu! #HappyNewYear #Accessibility #AssistveTechnology
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Assistive Technology. "A broad range of devices, services, strategies, and practices that are conceived and applied to aid in the problems faced by individuals who have disabilities." - Assistive Technologies Principles & Practices 4th edition.A few examples- AAC, Hearing Aids, Glasses, Switch Adapted Toys, Wheelchairs, etc.

ALT Assistive Technology. "A broad range of devices, services, strategies, and practices that are conceived and applied to aid in the problems faced by individuals who have disabilities." - Assistive Technologies Principles & Practices 4th edition.A few examples- AAC, Hearing Aids, Glasses, Switch Adapted Toys, Wheelchairs, etc.

Did you know? A lot of mainstream technologies were orignally invented for people with disabilities. The Telephone.Alexander Graham Bell created the telephone in 1876 to record and transmit vibrations of speech after being inspired by working with individuals with hearing needs. The Typewriter. In 1808 an Italian inventor created the typewriter for his blind lover, Countess Fantoni da Fivizzano, to maintain a good social status by being able to write letters and portraying her thoughts independently.

ALT Did you know? A lot of mainstream technologies were orignally invented for people with disabilities. The Telephone.Alexander Graham Bell created the telephone in 1876 to record and transmit vibrations of speech after being inspired by working with individuals with hearing needs. The Typewriter. In 1808 an Italian inventor created the typewriter for his blind lover, Countess Fantoni da Fivizzano, to maintain a good social status by being able to write letters and portraying her thoughts independently.

Sources. Assistive Technologies Principles & Practices 4th edition Albert M. Cook, Jan Miler Polgar. 5 Amazing Pieces of Assistive Technology That Went Mainstream https://athelpdesk.org/5-amazing-pieces-of-assistive-technology-that-went-mainstream/

ALT Sources. Assistive Technologies Principles & Practices 4th edition Albert M. Cook, Jan Miler Polgar. 5 Amazing Pieces of Assistive Technology That Went Mainstream https://athelpdesk.org/5-amazing-pieces-of-assistive-technology-that-went-mainstream/
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If anyone still has some last minute Christmas shopping to do, check out these accessible gift ideas for people with disabilities! 🎄 usatoday.com/story/money/rev…

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West Virginia Assistive Technology System (WVATS) retweeted
AbleGamers Charity@AbleGamers
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"I’m a 15-year-old, I now do something EVERY other 15-year-old is doing as well," says Jordyn R., a 15-year-old gamer with Cerebral Palsy. Now Jordyn is back in the driver's seat, playing his favorite racing games with his brother and friends from school.
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WVATS loves all of our good dogs! 🥰 The holiday season is a great time to check out some switch adapted toys. #ATProud #AccessibleHolidays #Accessibility #AssistiveTech #SwitchAdapted
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Video description: Auxiliary plug ins are used in a switch adapted toy, then two good dogs (switch adapted toys) are shown on screen. One is a pug and the other a dachshund that both move their legs, tails, and bark. The best dog of them all is shown walking and barking to end.
The Thursday reveal for #TechTuesday is here! This week we covered the Candy 5 HD II. This is an awesome magnification device that has clear image quality, ergonomic design, and unique features such as a mirror view camera. #AssistiveTech #ATProud #Accessibility
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Video description: Hands display and turn on the Candy 5 HD 2 to reveal a loading screen. The device is flipped to show lights used with the camera on the back and flipped back around to show a magnified definition of Assistive Technology and the 5 color settings.
Happy #TechTuesday everyone! Can anyone guess this device’s use? It may be less of a challenge than last week, but I’m excited to hear your guesses. #AssistiveTech #ATProud #Accessibility
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Video Description: A small device is pulled from a black leather case. The front of the device is white with a black screen, and two buttons on the left and right sides. The back of the device shows a lens, with a folded portion that extends to be a handle.
Did you guess correctly? 😉 #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #ATProud
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Video desceiption: A one handed egg cracker is displayed on screen. The device is shown separating eggs into a bowl, the eggs are then stirred, and spinach was added. The blooper at the end shows an egg shell falling in the bowl.
Welcome to a new #TechTuesday segment where we are going to introduce assistive devices and let our followers guess the function. Can you guess the funtion of this AT? If so, let us know and stay tuned for the reveal on Thursday! #AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #ATProud
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Video description: A camera zooms in on BeeBop, WVATS little green alien. Upon zooming out, a low-tech assistive device is revealed. The device is stainless steel with handles, a clamp-like function, and a spring on top to keep it closed.
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