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Edward S. Rosenthal President and CEO

Edward S. Rosenthal President and CEO Next Generation Technologies, Inc. A Diversified Assistive Technology Consultancy Located in Lynnwood, Wa., USA. The Role of the Assistive Technologies Specialist. Have Appropriate Credentials

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Edward S. Rosenthal President and CEO

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  1. Edward S. Rosenthal President and CEO Next Generation Technologies, Inc. A Diversified Assistive Technology Consultancy Located in Lynnwood, Wa., USA Computer Science and Engineering- UW

  2. The Role of the Assistive Technologies Specialist • Have Appropriate Credentials • Have Appropriate Field Experience • Member of a Team • Develop a Well Defined Program “A critical shortage of professionals who are qualified to provide specialized assessment and training in computer skills, as well as hardware and software installation, configuration, and customization services…” Anthony R. Candela, AFB Access World, July 2002 Computer Science and Engineering- UW

  3. The Assistive Technology Evaluation 1. Pre-Consult- Stated Objective 2. Medical Status and Info- stated restrictions (if any) 3. All Stakeholders Present 4. Practical Review and Hands On Assessment if Possible Computer Science and Engineering- UW

  4. The Written Evaluation The right type of information, the right amount of information, in the right format… …with a clearly stated anticipated outcome, and any ‘open issues’. Computer Science and Engineering- UW

  5. Common AT Categories • Mobility • Blind/Low Vision • Deaf Hard of Hearing • Cognitive • Learning Disability • …others Computer Science and Engineering- UW

  6. Products to Be Demonstrated • Display Management • ZoomText, AI Squared, Manchester, Vt. • Speech Recognition • Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional, Nuance Communications, Burlington, Ma. • Hands Free/Vision Free • JSay Pro, T&T Consultancy, Stoke-On-Trent, U.K. Computer Science and Engineering- UW

  7. Products to Be Demonstrated (cont’d) • Hand Free Mouse • Vivo Mouse, Vortant, Chapel Hill, NC Computer Science and Engineering- UW

  8. A Good Friend of Mine Once Said… “I’m just trying to make the most of who I am just like everyone else.” Computer Science and Engineering- UW

  9. Contact Information: • Edward S. Rosenthal President and CEO, NGT, Inc. edward@ngtvoice.com 425-744-1100 ext. 15 www.ngtvoice.com Computer Science and Engineering- UW

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