We are happy to announce that Eve Sadd, M.S., CCC-SLP has joined our team at TechACCESS of RI as an Augmentative Communication Consultant.

  Eve has spent an impressive 27 years in the field, and has served as president of the Rhode Island Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Eve has has worked with preschool, school-age, and adult populations, serving people with autism, cerebral palsy, and other multiple/severe disabilities. Eve Sadd is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is licensed and certified by the state of Rhode Island.

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.
Attendess must have the lastest iPad operating system installed before attending. $30

It’s Apptastic! Finding Apps for Pre-K to Grade 4 Students
February 16 3:30 – 5:30
This workshop will explore ways to identify and find the best apps for Pre-K to Grade 4 students. We will explore the areas of early learning, writing, phonics, reading, math and science. $30

It’s Apptastic! Finding Apps for Middle and High School Students
March 1 3:30 – 5:30
This workshop will explore ways to identify and find the best apps for middle school and high school students. We will explore the areas of writing, reading, math, science, social studies, organization,and note taking. $30

Adapted Book: Feelings By Susan Canizares
March 7 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. $35

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.