TechACCESS of Rhode Island

We have been considering changing the time of our workshops. Currently most of our workshops start at 3:30 PM. Is this too early for you? Would later in the evening or a weekend be better? Let us know!

One of the free resources we provide to the public are our Fact Sheets. These are short, informative, papers about a variety of topics related to assistive technology. I encourage you to visit the Fact Sheet page of our website where you can get information about Transition Tips for Graduating Seniors, 10 Things You Need to Know About Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities, AT in the Classroom: Checklist for Success, and many others… including our latest addition: The iPad in the Classroom – What is Required?

All fact sheets are original work published by TechACCESS and written by our field experts. We have a wealth of information in our little office, and we’re always ready to share it with you!

Room still available in this workshop!
Call (401)463-0202 to sign up

Curl Up With Your iPad!
January 19 3:30 – 5:30
Learn how to use your iPad or iTouch to access textbooks and leisure reading. A variety of apps will be demonstrated. Built-in features of the iPad that enhance reading will also be demonstrated. $30

To register for any workshop please call us at (401)463-0202

Curl up With Your iPad!
January 19 3:30 – 5:30
Learn how to use your iPad or iTouch to access textbooks and leisure reading. A variety of apps will be demonstrated. Built-in features of the iPad that enhance reading will also be demonstrated. $30

AAC: There’s an App for That
January 25 3:30 – 5:30
This workshop will be an introduction to a variety of AAC apps available for the iTouch/iPad. Apps discussed will include Proloquo2go, Tap-to-Talk, iCommunicate, and others. Features of all apps will be compared and contrasted. Accessories that make the iPad more effective as a communication device will also be discussed. $30

The iPad as an Educational Tool FULL DAY WORKSHOP
January 27 8:30 – 3:00
This comprehensive workshop includes discussion of the following topics: iTunes basics; identifying the most efficient ways to search for apps and find FREE apps; managing and organizing your apps;how to set Restrictions; Accessibility Options of the iPad; Tips and Tricks; the best accessories/hardware for your iPad; how to make a Stylus; identifying potential obstacles; and demonstration of a varietyof apps. $150
Attendess must have the lastest iPad operating system installed before attending.

ProloQuo2Go: What You Need to Know
February 1 3:30 – 5:30
Participants will learn to customize the settings of ProloQuo2Go as well as create new communication pages, including adding symbols and pictures and backing up your custom content. Bring youriPad or iPod Touch if you have one! $30

Accessible Reading: Bookshare and Read:OutLoud (Bookshare Edition)
February 2 3:30 – 5:30
This intermediate workshop will explore these two software programs. Bookshare provides the worldís largest online library of accessible reading materials for people with print disabilities. Individualscan sign up for a FREE membership and access the library on their own. Read:OutLoud by Don Johnston Incorporated is a text reader that provides access to reading materials and is available for free to allBookshare members. $30

iPad Basics
February 15 3:30 – 5:30
This introductory workshop includes discussion of the following topics: iTunes basics, general settings and features, identifying the most efficient ways to search for apps and find FREE apps, managing and organizing your apps. A variety of apps will also be explored and demonstrated. $30
Attendess must have the lastest iPad operating system installed before attending.

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Adapted Book: Watching the Seasons By Edana Eckart
January 18, 3:30 – 5:30
This hands-on workshop allows participants to create a modified book using Boardmaker symbols. Theme-related extension activities and implementation ideas are also provided.

Curl up With Your iPad!
January 19 3:30 – 5:30
Learn how to use your iPad or iTouch to access textbooks and leisure reading. A variety of apps will be demonstrated. Built-in features of the iPad that enhance reading will also be demonstrated.

AAC: There’s an App for That
January 25 3:30 – 5:30
This workshop will be an introduction to a variety of AAC apps available for the iTouch/iPad. Apps discussed will include Proloquo2go, Tap-to-Talk, iCommunicate, and others. Features of all apps will be compared and contrasted. Accessories that make the iPad more effective as a communication device will also be discussed.

Augmentative Communication: There’s an App for That!
December 8 Rescheduled to December 12th! 3:30 – 5:30

This workshop will be an introduction to a variety of AAC apps available for the iTouch/iPad. Apps discussed will include Proloquo2go, Tap-to-Talk, iCommunicate, and others. Features of all apps will be compared and contrasted. Accessories that make the iPad more effective as a communication device will also be discussed.

TAP-it! Demo
December 7 3:30 – 5:30
Come and learn about this exciting interactive learning station, designed to provide accessibility to all students! This touch technology works with your computer and ANY software running on it! Use Boardmaker, online games, PowerPoint presentations, or visit the web and haveall students view and interact with materials. The TAP-it’s 42″ screen can be tilted from 0 – 90 degrees and adjusted as low as 7″ off the floor.
 Download the flier for the TAP-it! Demo here 

Augmentative Communication: There’s an App for That!
December 8 Rescheduled to December 12th! 3:30 – 5:30
This workshop will be an introduction to a variety of AAC apps available for the iTouch/iPad. Apps discussed will include Proloquo2go, Tap-to-Talk, iCommunicate, and others. Features of all apps will be compared and contrasted. Accessories that make the iPad more effective as a communication device will also be discussed.

It’s Conference Eve at the TechACCESS office. Our counts are in and we’re ready to rock the day at the Assistive Technology Conference!

Please note that phone/online/fax registration is now closed. We do accept walk-in registrations at the door, at 7:30. The cost for a walk-in registration is $100 and lunch cannot be guaranteed.

Our main office will be closed tomorrow. Thank you…

… and see you at the Crowne Plaza!

ATAP Technology Demonstration of Technology for Persons with Hearing Loss on November 9th will be cancelled. Please join us for December’s demo on December 14th. Thank you.