Assistive Technology in Action - Meet Jared

The Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD) and PACER Center are pleased to announce the release of our new assistive technology awareness series, AT in Action. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), this fully-captioned video series is designed to strengthen awareness of AT devices that help individuals with disabilities participate fully in school, at home, and in the community. In this fourth video, you'll meet Jared, a young man with cerebral palsy who, with the help of AT, is able to control his entire computer and run his graphic arts business through a sip and puff switch.. We invite you to view and share this video with your colleagues and the families you serve.
Learn more at:
PACER Center: www.pacer.org
FCTD: www.fctd.info
FHI 360: www.fhi360.org/
Technology Jared uses includes:
Sip and Puff Switch
Environmental Control Unit (or ECU, built into his wheelchair)
Tash Switch Interface
IntelliSwitch
SwitchXS Software

[@Abouezili]

I’m very happy that Jared is able to use this technology to work and live his life. That’s incredible. I’m very happy for all the AT out there that helps us all have a go at our dreams. Jared, you’re amazing!

[@longbridge5011]

Wow Jared, you are amazing. Such an inspiration and I hope you fulfill all your creative intentions!

[@Spartacus516]

Wow, this is a wonderfully informative video that highlights how assistive technology can provide a person with disabilities with the means to achieve a level of independent living. Thanks so much for sharing Jared's heartwarming and inspirational story!

[@christopherallenpeer753]

Jared, you are an inspiration And, well words just don't do justice here. AWESOME!!! U are the definition of AWESOME! THX 4 sharing your story.

[@Mimi-b0nj0ur]

Jared, you inspire me! And what an amazing and supportive mother you have. Wishing you both the best.

[@geminigizmo6427]

this warms my heart

[@lacy03211]

Sooo cool! “I gotta get back to work!” Awesome. My daughter is nonverbal & I’m looking forward to her trying this device. Thanks for the video & inspiration Jared!!

[@sensor239]

I am also Charlotte...mother of adult son with cp in NL...Jared is amazing

[@bryttafitzgibbons6901]

Jared Green, you're a wonderful young man. Keep up the good work!

[@Jeireme]

You're impressive Jared, hello from France!

[@t1arantula]

yes You are an amazing human being

[@janebryant3143]

You're an inspiration, Jared! Keep up the good work! :)

[@ddblue0]

Jared on that grind!!! Love to see it!!!

[@duncanonyango5171]

No matter what, disability is never identity. Great thinker and innovativor, I luck words to cherish you Jared. I wish someday I may meet you in person coz am a muscular dystrophy patient and currently pursuing a degree in special education but in a dire need of an assistive technology for transfer from wheelchair to be bed and vice verser. Independence for ourselves very important. My country Kenya.

[@deedeejones57]

I am getting my MLIS (Master's in Library Science) and I am currently learning about AT. This technology is just so awesome! Also Jared you seem like such a genuine and intelligent guy! Also very talented, I know first hand how difficult web design is.

[@ameyrane3139]

Hey I am an accessibility tester and I was wondering If you could help me out by providing Information about this device

[@anitosatori5212]

This is the coolest thing I have ever seen!

[@kdavis6722]

Jared is awesome! God bless you man, keep building great things!

[@janeelove3209]

You are amazing

[@Myadvocates]

This is amazing! Great job Jared.

[@chantelcuddemi7646]

Wow, that's awesome!

[@dyansis]

Thats fantastic that you can do that Jared, Really inspirational as to what you can do despite CP

[@jg524]

thx Simon.

[@saladin_advanced]

great man.

[@chrisg1052]

you are an amazing young man

[@matthew3alex]

Awesome!

[@livingwithdisabilities2240]

thanks u go boy!!!

[@samdrafke376]

Hello Jared,
I really enjoyed watching your video and loved to see how assistive technology has changed your life. I was wondering if you worked with an occupational therapist to help find the best fit for you?

[@apbusiness8663]

Now we know who to be contacted when in need for ad/ web desingning ❤️ 😎👍🏼

[@jesperhudson4572]

God bless u

[@franciscojavier7964]

Thank

[@danabray9133]

thumb up good job

[@sdlock83]

He looks like he's really struggling to vocalize. Hope he's just having fun showing off and not in pain.

[@willlambert6154]

Shut up! God made him how he was meant to be and God loves him! Ignore them Jared!

[@marykatew]

@@willlambert6154 They're not intending anything mean, they said he sounds like he might be in pain talking because of the condition he's in.

[@aishahag9513]

what is the exact name of your sip and puff switch. i need this hardware for urgent.
and does it sense the hard and soft sips and puffs or just one kind of them?
U are amazing, go ahead.

[@LilY-xu5tg]

Amazing, I wish my friend in China would have what you can have, she is typing the keyboard with her nose or stick

[@sohotcall]

Intel ACAT, software that was used by Stephen Hawking, is open sourced and free downloadable since years ago.

[@LilY-xu5tg]

@@sohotcallThank you! does it need any hardware to go with?

[@HamzaDadail]

Keep it your work do god bless

[@jg524]

i am

[@user-ie3xn1ts1w]

Т-4

[@xdToom]

Lol

[@melbabygregory4979]

WHO...WHO..GAVE THIS 👎? I GIVE YOU A THUMBS DOWN! 👎...or 👎👎?