Overview
Smart Speakers with Voice Control (SSVCs), a universal designed technology, promotes social inclusion for people with disabilities. The Generalization phase of a mixed-method dissertation study on the impact of smart home technology on the independence of individuals who use AAC will be reported. Recap of the InViSTA Program, based in Ohio, will be described, specifically basic, moderate, and advanced voice commands for SSVCs, time data for teaching sessions, and Alexa Voice History Logs (benefits/challenges as data collection tool). Audio/video recordings examples will be shown to enhance understanding of using SSVCs and smart home technology to promote social inclusion. How individuals who use AAC are using SSVCs and smart home technology will be discussed.
Content Disclosure: This session will cover findings from The InVISTA (Independence Via Smart Technology Activation) Program in the use of Smart Home Technology on the independence of individuals who use AAC. The study included, but was not limited to products from Amazon, Philips Hue, Tan Tan smart sockets and adapters from other providers. The presenters do not have any financial relationships with the products used in this study.
Learning Objectives
- Describe at least three ways SSVCs are used by individuals who use AAC.
- Define three voice command categories of SSVCs that were used in The InVISTA Program.
- Describe at least one way SSVCs promote social inclusion.
Primary & Secondary Strands
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC); Research
Target Audience
- Accessibility Professional
- AT Specialists
- Communication Specialist
- Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities
- Educators
- Family Members
- Instructional Technologist
- Occupational Therapists
- Rehab Therapists
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Special Education Educators
- Transition Coordinator
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Experience Level
Intermediate
Primary Life Cycle Addressed
Elementary - Secondary (K-12); Higher Education; Adult/ Senior
Session Delivery Format
In-person presentation with live-stream
Course Schedule
This course was given at the ATIA 2023 Conference on Friday, February 3 from 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM (EST)
Continuing Education Credits
For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Learning Center CEUs
This course is offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; AOTA; CRC; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours.
ASHA CE Information: Recorded Session
Start date of ASHA CEUs offering: April 15, 2024
End date of current CRC CEUs offering: March 19, 2025
Please refer to the CRC Augmentative and Alternative Communication Series (2024-2025) page for further information on how to submit your CRC CEUs for this course to CRCC.
Speaker/s:
Christina Corso, PhD, CCC-SLP
Ohio University, Speech Language Pathologist
Biography
Christina Lynn Corso, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a speech language pathologist at Encompass Health - Parkersburg and formerly with Ohio University. Her research interests include increasing independence through technology in adolescents and young adults who have severe and complex disabilities. She also is interested in conducting research that looks at AAC interfaces that support language development for adolescents and young adults who have severe and complex disabilities with complex communication needs.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary from employment
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No