NO NYSED Mental Health CEs
This course does NOT provide CEs for NYSED LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT, and PSY.
This course ONLY provides CEs for NYSED Physical and Occupational Therapists.
Facilitating Effective Use of Screen Readers for Computer Access
Credit Available - See CEs/Contact Hours tab below.
Total Credits: 1 UB NYS Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistants, 1 UB NYS Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistants
- Average Rating:
- Not yet rated
- Categories:
- Disability | Accessibility and Accommodations | Rehabilitation Sciences | Occupational Therapy | Physical Therapy | Speech/Language Pathology
- Trainer:
- Erin Brunelle, MS, OTR/L, ATP
- Course Levels:
- Beginning
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 04 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Recording Date:
- Feb 09, 2024
Tags: Self-Study Short
Description
Screen readers are assistive technology programs which enable people who are blind to access computers and mobile devices. Despite a vast array of assistive technology products available on the market, options for non-visual computer interfaces are limited, often with screen reading as a necessary component or sole means of access. To facilitate long-term use, it is imperative that direct interventions consider personal, environmental, and technological factors. This presentation will provide foundational information about assistive technology use and potential abandonment, screen reader functionality, digital accessibility guidelines, and specific factors to support efficient, long-term use of screen readers.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify three reasons for assistive technology abandonment
- Identify the three operating levels of a screen reader
- Give an example of how screen reader users’ unique backgrounds will affect their use of screen readers.
Research: Research on Assistive Technology can be found on the University at Buffalo Center for Assistive Technology’s Dissemination website.
Target Audience: Occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other rehab professionals, social workers, mental health practitioners, creative arts therapists, marriage and facility therapists, psychologists, addiction professionals, case managers, and other interested individuals.
Customer Service
We are happy to respond to any concerns or questions you may have. Please contact us at by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.
ADA Accommodations: If you require any support for your ADA needs in the United States, please contact us by email at least 3 weeks prior to the event by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.
CEs/Contact Hours
University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions, Department of Rehabilitation Science is recognized by the New York State Education Department as an approved provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants. Continuing education Self-Study contact hours: 1
*For courses in the Related Subjects category there is a limited number of courses that may be taken. For more information, please refer to the NYSED OT CE Website.
University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions, Department of Rehabilitation Science is recognized by the New York State Education Department as an approved provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Continuing education Self-Study contact hours: 1
Handouts
| Screen Reader References (143.7 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Screen Reader PPT (Brunelle) 2 Slides per page (1.2 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Screen Reader PPT (Brunelle) 3 Slides per page (1.4 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Trainer
Erin Brunelle, MS, OTR/L, ATP Related Seminars and Products
Erin serves as the Director of Client Services with the University at Buffalo Center for Assistive Technology, overseeing all service provision and sponsored programs. She provides assistive technology services to clients referred by the New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB), Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR), Accessibility Resources at UB, and through private pay services. She also manages the NYS Technology Related-Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TRAID) Program, and provides presentations and demonstrations of assistive technology within the community.
She holds a BA in Psychology, a BS/MS in Occupational Therapy from the University at Buffalo, and an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Certification through the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA). Erin is currently a PhD Candidate in Human Factors Engineering through UB’s Industrial and Systems Engineering Department. Erin has research interests in the areas of assistive technology and accessibility within the domains of work and education.
Self-Study Cancellation Policy
Self-Study Courses: Participants have up to 72 hours from purchase to contact the Office of Continuing Education by email and request a refund.
Self-Study Equipment Requirements
Required Hardware
- A computer (desktop/laptop) or mobile device (smartphone/tablet).
- Speakers/headphones/earbuds OR access to a phone to call in to the Zoom room.
Internet Connection
- A stable Internet connection of 56K or greater is required. (However, please note that a 56K connection may degrade the quality of your experience.)
Any questions about these requirements or other technical questions can be directed to sw-ce@buffalo.edu.
Self-Study Course Access
Upon successful registration of the course, including receipt of payment, you will be able to access the course materials.
How do I test my system / access the online training?
To access the program, please log into your account. Click on the Launch Viewer button next to your program title.
How do I access the course materials
To download course materials, log into your account. Under the seminar name click on the Handouts button.