Thread Subject: Re: Definitions of AT - Suggestions

From: jagbell
Date: Fri, May 25 2007 1:10 PM

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I have added my additions below in red. Please note, my suggestions
are in alphabetical order. :)


On May 25, 2007, at 2:40 PM, Diane Golden wrote:

> The following is what I have drafted based on the feedback at the
> meeting. New language is in CAPS.
> Diane
>
> Assistive Technology means any item, piece of equipment, or system,
> whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is
> commonly used to increase, maintain, or improve functional
> capabilities of individuals with disabilities. AS USED IN THIS
> PART, THE TERM INCLUDES TRADITIONAL ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE
> AND SOFTWARE ALONG WITH VIRTUAL ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DELIVERED AS A
> WEB SERVICE AND INTEGRATION OF PRODUCTS INTO A SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES
> ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FUNCTIONS ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS WITH
> DISABILITIES TO ACCESS ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY such
> as but not limited to assistive listening devices, audio
> description, captioning.
>
> Diane Cordry Golden, Ph.D., Director
> Missouri Assistive Technology
> 816/350-5280 (direct voice)
> = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =
> www.at.mo.gov
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = [mailto:teitac-
> = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = ]On Behalf Of Gregg Vanderheiden
> Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 1:22 PM
> To: 'TEITAC Subpart A Subcommittee'
> Subject: Re: [teitac-subparta] Definitions of AT - Suggestions
>
> Generally notes that are immediately adjacent a definition in a
> standard cannot change the meaning in the standard but can explain
> what it already says. So they don't have the same effect as the
> definition � but since they are explaining what it says � the
> definition would convey their weight. However � for the
> regulations it may be that any notes would end up back in the front
> matter rather than with the definition. In that case we may want
> to / need to embed the info in the definition somehow. Like
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> Definition
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> Assistive technology: Assistive technology means �� devices,
> systems (including web services and integrated products that
> deliver assistive services), yada yada yada.
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> Gregg
> -- ------------------------------
> Gregg C Vanderheiden Ph.D.
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> From: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = [mailto:teitac-
> = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = ] On Behalf Of Jessica M. Brodey
> Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 7:56 AM
> To: 'TEITAC Subpart A Subcommittee'
> Subject: Re: [teitac-subparta] Definitions of AT - Suggestions
>
> This revised definition addresses ATIA�s concerns stated yesterday
> during the Subpart A report. We would support adopting this. One
> question � should Note 1 and Note 2 be treated as subsections and
> included in the regulation to give it the same force as the
> definition?
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> Jessica
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> From: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = [mailto:teitac-
> = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = ] On Behalf Of Gregg Vanderheiden
> Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 2:11 PM
> To: 'TEITAC Subpart A Subcommittee'
> Subject: [teitac-subparta] Definitions of AT - Suggestions
>
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> A way to meet the concerns that led to including the term �SERVICE�
> and �IN ACCESSING E&IT�
>
> (without creating the problems and grief that will come from trying
> to change the definition of AT)
>
> might be to keep definition but add notes that would be included
> with the definition .
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> like this:
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> Definition
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> Assistive technology: Assistive technology means�etc etc etc
> (standard definition)
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> Note 1: Virtual Assistive technology delivered as a web service,
> and integration of different products into a system that provides
> assistive functions to people with disabilities, are two examples
> of things that are included in the term �systems� in this definition.
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> Note 2: Within this Part, Assistive Technology means Assistive
> technology used in accessing E&IT.
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> Gregg
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> Gregg C Vanderheiden Ph.D.
> Professor - Depts of Ind. Engr. & BioMed Engr.
> Director - Trace R & D Center
> University of Wisconsin-Madison
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