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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Thanks for the info, I have just never seen the term used in the
context that you where using it as.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Ron <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Nettie
Fischer<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 03, 2009 8:05 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Access Technology Higher Education Network<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Athen] Seeking info on Touch Tablets<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Hi Ron,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>You are correct, it is a certification that RESNA
offers. Originally they offered Assistive Technology Practitioner and
Assistive Technology Supplier certification that entails courses of study and
sitting for an exam. Recently they revamped the process and combined the
two categories with the new title AT Professional. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>The goal of the certification was to guarantee that persons
who were providing services in assistive technology were qualified and
maintained a standard of ethical professionalism regarding assistive
technology. In order to maintain your cetification, you need to
submit CEU credits at the time of your renewal. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>If you have any specific questions, feel free to send them
my way. :)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Nettie Fischer, ATP<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>RESNA certified<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 4:28 PM, Ron Stewart <<a
href="mailto:ron@ahead.org">ron@ahead.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Can you please explain what an
ATP is? I was under the impression that it was a certification that RESNA
offers.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Ron Stewart</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'> <a href="mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org" target="_blank">athen-bounces@athenpro.org</a>
[mailto:<a href="mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org" target="_blank">athen-bounces@athenpro.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Nettie Fischer<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 03, 2009 6:21 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Access Technology Higher Education Network<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Athen] Seeking info on Touch Tablets</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Hi Mike,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Prior to my career as an ATP, I was a photographer and I worked with
PhotoShop and some other less vigorous photo software programs. One
thing that I experienced was the need to perform some fine detailing
actions which is touchey with a mouse without user issues- how many times when
I was so close and needed to back step because my mouse action 'messed
up' <smile><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>As an ATP, I am now on my second touch tablet computer, the fujitsu 3400 was
my first and the HP Pavillion is my newer system. They are functional as
mouse alternative for many things but I am not sure how they will address the
need for the detailed actions required for photo software. When you
use a stylus -the fujitsu required the stylus and/or a fingernail- to mimica
the mouse activation/actions. The HP is more responsive to the fingertip
(great for AAC software/mouse emulation) and does not require a stylus for
basic mouse options; the stylus is avialable and useful for
writing and other more detailed computer tasks.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>My concern would be related to the girls ability to hold the stylus without
touching another part of the screen with an arm or shirt sleeve, etc. - which
would move the cursor to the contact site. This might require that she
hold her arm above the screen with the possible need of an arm support to
address fatigue, etc.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Prior to purchasing my tablet, , I was able to play with it at the store
(Fry's, Best Buy - most stores have tablets on display). She can
explore using the stylus and her fingernail and see if she has the fine
motor skills as well as the ability to hold her arm in a positon above/away
from possible contact areas on the screen. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Also, if she is receiving OT services, check to see if the actions required
might cause negative reactions - and maybe even more fatigue.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Hope this helps a little.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Nettie Fischer, ATP<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 2:59 PM, Mike Gibson <<a
href="mailto:mikegibson@boisestate.edu" target="_blank">mikegibson@boisestate.edu</a>>
wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Hi Everyone,<br>
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I am working with a student this semester who has issues using a<br>
conventional mouse do to Carpal Tunnel and Fibromyalgia. She is<br>
enrolled in a photography class this term which requires students to<br>
use photo editing software. She is having problems with the fine mouse<br>
movements to properly edit the photos and other related activities.<br>
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I have been reading about touch tablets and their use for drawing,<br>
painting, and handwriting on a PC. Has anyone had experience using<br>
these devices as a mouse alternative? If so what challenges were their?<br>
Also any information on brands would be helpful as well.<br>
<br>
Thank you in advance.<br>
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Mike Gibson<br>
Assistive Technology Coordinator<br>
Boise State University<br>
1910 University Dr.<br>
Boise, ID 83725-1375<br>
Phone: (208) 426-1583<br>
Fax: (208) 426-3785<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:mikegibson@boisestate.edu" target="_blank">mikegibson@boisestate.edu</a><br>
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