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R2D2 Center Publications & Presentations - 2006

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Publications & Proceedings

ATOMS Project. (2006). ATOMS Project technical report - N=1 assistive technology (AT) outcomes summit - May 3, 2006. Retrieved from the World Wide Web: http://www.r2d2.uwm.edu/atoms/archive/neq1summitreport.html.

Edyburn, D. L. (2006). Re-examining the role of assistive technology in learning. Proceedings of the 24th Annual Closing the Gap, 25(5), 10-11, 26.

Edyburn, D. L. & Robyler, M. D. (2006). Technology in special education. In M.D. Robyler (Ed.), Integrating educational technology into teaching (4th ed.)  (pp. 407-424). Upper Sadle River, NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall.

Edyburn, D. L. (2006). Failure is not an option: Collecting, reviewing, and acting on evidence for using technology to enhance academic performance. Learning and Leading With Technology, 34(1),20-23.

Edyburn, D. L. (2006). Cognitive prostheses for students with mild disabilities: Is this what assistive technology looks like? Journal of Special Education Technology, 21(4), 62-65.

Edyburn, D. L. (2006). Student performance data: Extracting meaning has never been easier. Journal of Special Education Technology, 21(3), 52-54.

Edyburn, D. L. (2006). Searching for evidence of effectiveness of assistive or instructional technology interventions. Journal of Special Education Technology, 21(2), 74-78.

Edyburn, D. L. (2006). Online survey tools. Journal of Special Education Technology, 21(1), 51-53.

Edyburn, D. L. (2006). Evaluating academic performance: With and without technology. MACUL Journal, 26(4), 26-27, 48.

Edyburn, D. L. (2006). What’s new concerning assistive technology outcomes in education? Technology Special Interest Section Quarterly, 16(2), 1-4.

Fennema-Jansen, S., Whyte, F., Smith, R. O., Brayton, A., & Jansen, C. (2006). ATOMS Project technical report - Methods to identify assistive technology device use. Retrieved from the World Wide Web: http://www.r2d2.uwm.edu/atoms/archive/technicalreports/fieldscans/tr-fs-methodsidentifyuse.html.

Fennema-Jansen, S. A., Binion, M., Edyburn, D. L., & Smith, R. O. (2006). Making a large database available for assistive technology research. Proceedings of the RESNA 29th International Conference on Thriving in Challenging Times: The Future of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology.

Lauer, A., Rust, K. L., & Smith, R. O. (2006). ATOMS Project technical report - Factors in assistive technology device abandonment: Replacing “abandonment” with “discontinuance”. Retrieved from the World Wide Web: http://www.r2d2.uwm.edu/atoms/archive/technicalreports/tr-discontinuance.html.

Mendonca, R. & Smith, R. O. (2006). MED-AUDIT (Medical Equipment Device-Accessibility and Universal Design Information Tool): Usability analysis. Proceedings of the RESNA 29th International Conference on Thriving in Challenging Times: The Future of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology.

Noll, A., Owens, L., Smith, R. O., & Schwanke, T. D. (2006). Survey of state vocational rehabilitation counselor roles and competencies in assistive technology. WORK: Journal of Prevention, Assessment, & Rehabilitation, 27(4) 413-419.

Noll, A. & Schwanke, T. D. (2006). Vocational rehabilitation counselors perception of role and competencies in assistive technology. Proceedings of the RESNA 29th International Conference on Thriving in Challenging Times: The Future of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology.

Olson, C. H. (2006). Taxonomy for classifying writing devices used by students with learning disabilities. Proceedings of the RESNA 29th International Conference on Thriving in Challenging Times: The Future of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology.

Rust, K. L. & Smith, R. O. (2006). Perspectives of outcome data from assistive technology developers. Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits (electronic journal), 3(1),34-52. Available online: https://web.archive.org/web/20070223092154/http://www.atia.org/(Archived Copy).

Silverman, M. & Smith, R. O. (2006). Consequential validity of an assistive technology supplement for the School Functional Assessment. Assistive Technology, 18(2), 155-165.

Smith, R. O., Rust, K. L., Jansen, C., & Seitz, J., (2006). ATOMS Project technical report - The ICF in the context of assistive technology (AT) interventions and outcomes. Retrieved from the World Wide Web: http://www.r2d2.uwm.edu/atoms/archive/icf.html.

Smith, R. O., Seitz, J., Jansen, C., & Rust, K. L. (2006). ATOMS Project technical report – Models and taxonomies  relating to assistive technology. Retrieved from the World Wide Web: http://www.r2d2.uwm.edu/atoms/archive/technicalreports/fieldscans/tr-fs-taxonomiesmodels.html.

Presentations

Brayton, A., Rust, K. L., & Smith, R. O. (2006, June 26). The relationship between bifocal eyeglass use and factors related to the risk of falling. Presented at the RESNA 29th International Conference on Thriving in Challenging Times: The Future of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Edyburn, D. L. (2006, November 10). Special education technology research: What have we learned lately? Paper presented at the annual Teacher Education Division Conference, San Diego, CA.

Edyburn, D. L., Laskarzewsik, J., Susi, L., & Wilson, D. (2006, October 19). Assistive technology outcome data collection systems. Presentation at the annual Closing the Gap Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Edyburn, D. L. (2006, October 17). Technology-enhanced performance: From consideration to outcome measurement. Preconference workshop at the annual Closing the Gap Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Edyburn, D. L. (2006, January 26). Text modifications. Preconference workshop presented at the annual Technology, Reading, and Learning Differences Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Fennema-Jansen, S. A., Binion, M., Edyburn, D. L., & Smith, R. O. (2006, June 24). Making a large database available for assistive technology research. Poster presented at the RESNA 29th International Conference on Thriving in Challenging Times: The Future of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Mendonca, R. & Smith, R. O. (2006, June 24). MED-AUDIT (Medical Equipment Device-Accessibility and Universal Design Information Tool): Usability analysis. Poster presented at the 29th International Conference on Thriving in Challenging Times: The Future of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Noll, A. & Schwanke, T. D. (2006, June 24). Vocational rehabilitation counselors perception of role and competencies in assistive technology. Poster presented at the RESNA 29th International Conference on Thriving in Challenging Times: The Future of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Olson, C. H. (2006, June 24). Taxonomy for classifying writing devices used by students with learning disabilities. Poster presented at the RESNA 29th International Conference on Thriving in Challenging Times: The Future of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Schwanke, T. D. & Smith, R. O. (2006, February 3). The Milwaukee Idea Home (MIH) – Accessibility, affordability, and environmental friendliness in a small floor plan. Presented at the International Conference on Aging, Disability, and Independence (ICADI), St. Petersburg, FL.

Smith, R. O., Schwanke, T. D., & Rust, K. L. (2006, June 26). ATOMS project summary of findings: Needs assessment of AT outcomes and directions for the future. Workshop session at the RESNA 29th International Conference on Thriving in Challenging Times: The Future of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Smith, R. O. & Rust, K. L. (2006, February 2). Warning: Bifocals may increase your risk of falling. Presented at the International Conference on Aging, Disability, and Independence (ICADI), St. Petersburg, FL.

Taylor-Wade, J. & Smith, R. O. (2006, June 24). Assistive technology program viability. Poster presented at the RESNA 29th International Conference on Thriving in Challenging Times: The Future of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Thesis/Dissertation Research Projects

Brayton, A. (2006). The relationship between bifocal eyeglass use and risk factors for falling. Unpublished master’s thesis, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Johnson, R. J. (2006). The impact of assistive technology on goal achievement for consumers of the division of vocational rehabilitation services. Unpublished master’s thesis, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Olson, C. H. (2006). Impact of assistive technology devices and services for students with learning disabilities and an academic need in writing. Unpublished dissertation, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Taylor-Wade, J. (2006). Factors related to assistive technology program viability. Unpublished master’s thesis, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.