Click here to access the webinar!What:Many people do not realize that assistive technology is a continuum of devices and tools, from low-tech to high-tech. However, everyone agrees that the right assistive technology tools can provide a person with a disability the opportunity for increased independence and access to their community. This presentation will focus on low-tech and free tools that are available for older students and adults with developmental disabilities. This presentation will provide the attendees with resources and ideas for 50 free or low-cost assistive technology tools they can implement quickly. The areas of focus are: scheduling, communication, cooking, accessibility to the computer and the internet, and tools for fun.When:Thursday, December 8, 2011 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM MounainContact:Rosemarie PunzalanPhone: 916-325-1690 ext. 343Email: rosemarie@cfilc.org
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AT Network Training on Freeware: 50 Fabulous Freebies for Fun and Function - Webinar - ... - 0 views
Augmentative Communication Evaluations Simplified - Webinar - April 15, 2010 - 0 views
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This session will offer an overview of the resources offered by AAC TechConnect to assist in AAC evaluations in the following ways: An overview of the unique "ACES Module and Toolkit Approach" will offer ideas for low-cost toolkits which can be assembled and used for effective AAC evaluations One-of-a-kind online clinical resources will be demonstrated for locating info at www.aacTechConnect.com for pictures/flyers/comparison charts for most AAC devices Descriptions of locale workshops including AAC Vendor Forums which are being scheduled nationally by AAC TechConnect/ATIA and hosted by local AT centers.
Special Accommodations and Apps for the Visually Impaired - Webinar - May 7, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this webinar What:
If you need to provide special accommodations for blind or visually impaired students, this webinar is for you! In this webinar we will cover different accessibility options that are available on the iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, and Android mobile devices. We will review how to operate and activate these accommodations for students who are blind or visually impaired. In addition, we will also review some specific mobile apps for these devices and discuss how they can be used in the classroom. When:
Monday, May 07, 2012
1:00-2:00pm Mountain
Assistivetech.net - Public Website - 0 views
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Assistive technology (AT) is "devices and aids which can help a person with a disability perform activities that might otherwise be difficult or not be possible." Our mission is to provide access to information on AT devices and services as well as other community resources for people with disabilities and the general public. This site is created and maintained through the collaboration of our Sponsors: Georgia Tech Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA), National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), and Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).
About - Special Needs Apps for Kids (SNApps4Kids.com) - 0 views
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SNApps4Kids is a community of parents, therapists, doctors, and teachers who share information on how we are using the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Android devices with children who have special needs. We have found these mobile devices to provide accessibility for children who may have been previously disengaged from the world because of challenging language, motor, or other developmental delays. Given the rising number of apps on the market and the diverse skills of children with special needs, parents have found each other to be one of the best resources for choosing apps to enhance everyday life for our children. While our group is primarily parent-driven, our efforts are naturally collaborative with the people who help our children develop particular skills — therapists and educators.
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When the iPad debuted two years ago, there was lots of talk about whether people beyond the iPhone and Mac faithful would use such a thing.
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But it became very clear to a particular group of people - advocates for those with autism spectrum disorders - that the device could be a new tool for communication and education in that community, something perhaps even Apple didn't foresee. Some autism-related apps aid conversation between parents and children, while others help with learning words or social skills.
Even when times are tough, we must count our blessings | Great Falls Tribune | greatfal... - 0 views
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“There will always be someone worse off and better off than you. Always.”I hear this repeated whenever we take our daughter with cerebral palsy to medical appointments, and we see children who are bald after grueling rounds of chemotherapy or families dealing with children’s emotional and behavioral issues.I count my blessings and say to myself, “Self, you are lucky.” I look at my daughter happily tooling around in her wheelchair the color and sheen of nail polish while I fight the urge to run from the repetitive questions and forms in triplicate to skedaddle in the direction of the nearest Krispy Kreme.There are times I forget how the world sees my daughter: a cute girl who walks with a strange gait, who most often is drooling and who uses a communication device to speak. I forget that she resembles a broken marionette that has snipped her strings and says so much with a smile. What I see is a strong, capable, intelligent, goofy and amazing child who lightens hearts and communities that are blessed to know her.
Digital Textbook Playbook | FCC.gov - 0 views
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The Digital Textbook Playbook is a guide to help K-12 educators and administrators begin building rich digital learning experiences for students in districts across the country. The playbook offers information about determining broadband infrastructure for schools and classrooms, leveraging home and community broadband to extend the digital learning environment, and understanding necessary device considerations. It also provides lessons learned from school districts that have engaged in successful transitions to digital learning.
Insurers Shun Multitasking Speech Devices - NYTimes.com - 0 views
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SAN FRANCISCO — Kara Lynn has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or A.L.S., which has attacked the muscles around her mouth and throat, removing her ability to speak. A couple of years ago, she spent more than $8,000 to buy a computer, approved by Medicare, that turns typed words into speech that her family, friends and doctors can hear.
Assistive Technology - Wrightslaw - 0 views
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Many children with disabilities have difficulties with reading, writing, and math. Some children have problems with vision, hearing, listening and/or communicating. Others have physical, mobility, and motor problems. Assistive technology helps children use their strengths to compensate or "work around" weaknesses caused by the disability. Assistive technology includes "devices" and "services."
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Meet new friends and learn with others at an AAC Summer Camp! Improve your literacy skills and participate in language-building activities. The following camps provide unique learning experiences for AAC device users and families.
Board Releases Draft Refresh of Section 508 Standards and Section 255 Guidelines - 0 views
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The Board is undertaking an update of its standards for electronic and information technology in the Federal sector covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. As part of this effort, it is also updating guidelines for telecommunications products subject to Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act. On March 17, the Board released for public comment a draft of the updated standards and guidelines. The draft features a new structure and format that integrates the 508 standards and 255 guidelines into a single document referred to as the “Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines.” Requirements have been reorganized according to functionality instead of product type since many devices now feature an array of capabilities and applications. The released draft includes proposed revisions to various performance criteria and technical specifications that are designed to improve accessibility, add clarity to facilitate compliance, address market trends, and promote harmonization with other guidelines and standards.
FCC Puts Focus On Web Accessibility - Disability Scoop - 0 views
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Nearly 40 percent of Americans without high-speed internet have disabilities, according to the first-ever federal working paper on internet accessibility. People with disabilities largely cite the same reasons for limited access to high-speed internet as their non-disabled peers, according to the paper issued this month by the Federal Communications Commission. Cost is a top concern followed by limited computer literacy and a lack of interest in internet content. But the white paper does point out that these barriers can be exacerbated for those with disabilities. For example, assistive technology devices some people need in order to access the internet can make new technology cost prohibitive.
AT Network Vendor Forum w/ Prentke Romich Company - Webinar - February 28, 2011 - 0 views
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What:Prentke Romich Company and AAC: The Language Behind the Device PRC believes in providing single words for novel communication in addition to pre-programmed sentences and topic/environment specific vocabulary. This webinar will explain the unique method of organizing and accessing vocabulary for all language levels and addresses the ongoing struggle with the constant need for adding vocabulary. When: February 28, 2011 2:00-3:00 p.m. Mountain Click here to join webinar: http://tinyurl.com/atforum10
40 Amazing iPad Apps for the Learning Disabled « Nilesh Singit's Blog: Disabi... - 0 views
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The iPad is a device that many lust after as a shiny new toy, but many people with disabilities can benefit from what it has to offer as a functional tool. Students with learning disabilities can enhance and develop their communication skills, learn how to adapt to situations, and develop social skills. Check out this collection of iPad apps that can make a difference in the life of a learning disabled child.
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What:
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) require both students and teachers to demonstrate digital literacy skills by publishing texts online and developing communication skills through the use of different technology tools. The Mapping Media to the Common Core course (part 1) introduces teachers to six different multimedia products which students can create to meet the CCSS requirements; These strategies can also be used to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities or those with high abilities! Each participant will use an iPad to access the interactive course eBook, as well as, create and share a variety of media products during the course. Participants will need access to an iPad for this course.
When:
March 7, 2013 - Introduction (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
March 14, 2013 - Interactive Writing (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
March 28, 2013 - Narrated Art (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
April 11, 2013 - Radio Show (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
April 25, 2013 - Five- Photo Story (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
May 9, 2013 - Visual Notetaking (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
May 23, 2013 - Narrated Slideshow/Screencast (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
Where:
Sessions will be offered electronically at Vision Net Sites.
Contact Kay Fladstohl at kay.fladstol@vision.net or 406-750-4379 to reserve a site near you.
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