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Reproductions Supplied by EDRS Are the Best That Can Be Made from the Original Document DOCUMENT RESUME ED 456 593 EC 308 577 AUTHOR Sprigle, Stephen, Ed. TITLE Spotlight on Technology. Proceedings of the RESNA '99 Annual Conference (Long Beach, California, June 25-29, 1999). Volume 19. INSTITUTION RESNA: Association for the Advancement of Rehabilitation Technology, Arlington, VA. ISBN ISBN-0-932101-41-0 ISSN ISSN-0883-4741 PUB DATE 1999-00-00 NOTE 400p.; For volume 21, see EC 308 578. AVAILABLE FROM Association for the Advancement of Rehabilitation Technology (RESNA), 1700 N. Moore St., Suite 1540, Arlington, VA 22201-1903. Tel: 703-524-6686; Fax: 703-524-6630; Web site: http://www.resna.org. PUB TYPE Collected Works Proceedings (021) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC16 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Academic Accommodations (Disabilities); Adolescents; Adults; *Assistive Devices (for Disabled); *Augmentative and Alternative Communication; Children; *Computer Uses in Education; Delivery Systems; *Disabilities; Distance Education; Educational Environment; Elementary Secondary Education; Evaluation Methods; Inservice Education; *Mobility Aids; Outcomes of Treatment; Physical Disabilities; Public Policy; *Rehabilitation Programs; Technology; Wheelchairs ABSTRACT This book contains the proceedings of the annual RESNA (Association for the Advancement of Rehabilitation Technology) conference, which focused on technology and individuals with disabilities. Papers and presentations are grouped into the following nine major categories: (1) assistive technology and cognitive disabilities;(2) augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), which includes "Joint Attention and Young Children Relying on AAC: Research Implications for AAC Intervention" (Cynthia J. Cress);(3) computer access and use, which includes "Computer Access Considerations for Primary-School-Age Users" (Yuichi Tamano); (4) environmental adaptations, modification, and design;(5) functional control and assistance, which includes "Intramuscular Functional Electrical Simulation To Augment Walking in Children with Cerebral Palsy" (Rick Finson and others), "The Implementation of an Upper Extremity Neuroprosthesis in Growing Children with C5 Level Spinal Injury" (Brian T. Smith and Randal R. Betz), and "Totally Implanted FES for Upright Mobility in an Adolescent with Paraplegia" (T1-0,=, .7ohnston and others);(6) public policy and assistive technology education, which includes "Barriers to Effective Preservice and Inservice Distance Education in Assistive Technology" (Al Cavalier);(7) quantifying function and outcomes, which includes "Assistive Technology Outcomes in the Schools: Identifying a Valid Measure" (Michelle Kaye Silverman and others);(8) seating and mobility; and (9) service delivery and technology for special populations. The book includes papers from the fifth annual research symposium that address the medical, functional, and psychosocial consequences of aging with a disability and the impact on future needs for assistive technology. Presentations from the student design Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. competition and the student scientific paper competition are also included. (Papers include references.) (CR) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. PROCEEDINGS OF THE RESNA '99 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPOTLIGHT ON TECHNOLOGY JUNE 25-29, 1999 LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE Office of Educational Research and Improvement AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION DISSEMINATE THISMATERIAL HAS CENTER (ERIC) BEEN GRANTED BY 141fhis document has beenreproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. g-cd e+ KoL CI Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. TO THE EDUCATIONAL Points of view or opinions stated in this RESOURCES document do not necessarily represent INFORMATION CENTER 1 (ERIC) official OERI position or policy. BEST COPY AVAILABLE Prrocesengo of073.e ZEONA 999 Annwroll ConfeTence eYttoo gM09 ,000 ),((fogl'oreiPtfb ComgooW)oCGTago9 PROCEEDINGS of the RESNA '99 Annual Conference Spotlight on Technology June 25-29, 1999 Long Beach Convention az Entertainment Center Long Beach, California Stephen Sprig le, PhD PT Editor Kevin Caves, BS ATP Barbara Ketcham, OTR Conference Co-Chairs 4 Proceedings of the RESNA '99 Annual Conference Long Beach, California June 25-29, 1999 Volume 19 ISSN 0883-4741 ISBN 0-932101-41-0 Copyright © 1999 RESNA All rights reserved. This book or nay part thereofmay not be reproduced in any form without the permission of the publisher. REMPREss 1700 North Moore Street, Suite 1540 Arlington, VA 22209, (703) 524-6686 Printed in the United States of America Dependable Printing Company, Inc. 5 Foreword Can I afford to attend the RESNA conference? It's a common question in this age of shrinking reimbursement dollars and increased competition for them. Consider for a moment what the RESNA annual conference is all about. RESNA is the spotlight shining on all assistive technology issues. The RESNA Annual Conference is the ONE place where clinicians, suppliers, educators, researchers and consumers can step into the spotlight together, to share information and expertise, to teach and to learn, to combine their strengths in understanding and solving today's issues and in planning for tomorrow's rapid paced changes. The real question should be:"Can I afford NOT to attend the RESNA conference?" Technology is changing our lives every day in every way. This week as we shine our spotlight on assistive technology, our intent is to highlight new equipment as well as new issues in the field of assistive technology. And what better place is there to engage in such an exchange than where the consumers, researchers, educators, clinicians and suppliers of assistive technology meet to share and learn. Only by staying informed and keeping communication open between the disciplines can the field of assistive technology survive as an entity that makes a difference in people's lives. Take this opportunity to get involved and let yourself and your thoughts be heard. On behalf of the local organizing committee we welcome you to Long Beach, California, for the 1999 RESNA Annual conference. We hope you will find both the conference and the city of Long Beach, to be exciting and inspiring. Step into the spotlight to teach and learn about assistive technology and the issues, present and future! Kevin M. Caves, BS ATP Barbara Ketcham, OTR Conference Co-Chairs Alexandra Enders, OTR/L ATP RESNA President Ill Preface Welcome the RESNA '99: Spotlight on Technology. The members of RESNA and other attendees have again contributed a extensive variety of assistive technology information spread throughout the scientific program's platform and interactive poster presentations, computer demonstrations and concurrent sessions. The content includes everything from recent scientific research to practical designs to case studies. You'll notice a few changes this year in the layout of the conference and proceedings resulting from an effort to simplify the conference for all attendees, but in particular, for those new to RESNA. All scientific content is grouped into 10 categories: Assistive technology and cognitive disabilities Augmentative and alternative communication Computer access and use Environmental adaptations, modification, and design Functional control and assistance Public policy and AT education Quantifying function and outcomes Seating and mobility Sensory impairments Service delivery and technology for special populations Using a limited number of categories improves one's ability in selecting sessions of interest and greatly simplifies the process of designing the schedule with minimal conflicts. Of course, RESNA '99 is more than just scientific content, it is also about networking and planning. Many meetings are scheduled on a variety of issues and you should investigate those that pique your interest. Meetings represent the other significant change in conference organization. All meetings are held outside of the time periods reserved for the scientific program so attendees do not have to choose between a scientific session and a meeting. RESNA '99 resulted from efforts by many people. Kevin Caves, the Conference Chair and the Chair of the Meetings Committee, led the planning and organizing at both the local and national levels. I'm fairly confident no one else will ever attempt that double. As always, the efforts of Susan Leone and Terry Reamer were indispensable. I cannot describe the many roles they undertake as the conference is planned and executed. Please thank them. Enjoy. Stephen Sprig le, PhD PT Chair, Scientific Program V RESNA Board of Directors Executive Committee President Alexandra Enders, OTR/L ATP President Elect Mary Binion Secretary Kathleen Barnes, MS PT Treasurer Simon Margolis, CO ATP ATS At Large Member Rory Cooper, PhD Immediate Past President Albert M Cook, PhD PE Executive Director James R. Geletka Board of Directors Denis Anson, OTR Peggy Barker, MS ATP Kevin Caves, MS ATP Rory Cooper, PhD Glenn Hedman, ME ATP Simon Levine, PhD Stephanie Reed, OTR Lawrence Scadden, PhD Marcia Scherer, PhD CRC Conference Management James R. Geletka, Executive Director Susan P. Leone, Meetings Director Terry Reamer, Conference Manager Jody Benford Chavez, Registrar Conference Organizing Committee Conference Co-Chairs Kevin Caves MS ATP, Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center CART Barbara Ketcham OTR, Malibu, CA Meetings Committee Chair Kevin Caves MS ATP Computer Tech Lab Denis Anson OTR,
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