Built-in Accessibility Across Devices
AllAccess: Exploring the Possibilities of Alternative Access and AAC
October 21, 2019
4:00-7:00
Kassi Rollins, PRC
FREE
There are many individuals who can access augmentative alternative communication (AAC) with the touch of a finger. However, there are also a significant number of people with more complex physical disabilities that require an alternative to touching a screen.
This three-hour class will give participants an overview of access method options in AAC. Using case studies, the following access methods will be reviewed: touch, NuPoint (cursor is controlled by head movement), NuEye (cursor is controlled by eye gaze), and one/two switch scanning. Through demonstration, videos, and audience participation attendees will learn about vocabulary, hardware, and software considerations when setting up an alternative access method for an individual.
This class in intended for professionals, parents, or individuals who use AAC who want to learn more about access method options in AAC.
You do not need to bring an AAC device to this training as equipment will be provided.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL.
AAC Implementation
October 29, 2019
4:00-6:00
Matthew Provost and Francesca Facenda
$45
Come and learn about assistive technology that is used to support students with communication needs. This workshop will discuss and demonstrate a variety of low and high tech tools and strategies that are used to support the communication and academic needs of nonverbal students or students with limited verbal abilities. We will also discuss the evaluation process, who qualifies for assistive technology services, and implementation and support strategies that can help to insure a student is successful with augmentative communication.
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SETT Show & Tell: Writing Tools
October 30, 2019
4:00-5:30
Jennifer Martinous
$25
SETT Show & Tell is a new series of informal workshops designed to talk about and demonstrate specific categories of AT and how we can use the SETT Framework (Student, Environment, Task, Tool) to help us determine the best tools for our students.
This workshop will focus on writing tools, including low tech, mid tech and high-tech solutions that can help students with handwriting, digital tasks and note-taking.
Register HERE.
SETT Show & Tell: AAC Low Tech Tools
December 3, 2019
4:00-5:30
Francesca Facenda
$25
SETT Show & Tell is a new series of informal workshops designed to talk about and demonstrate specific categories of AT and how we can use the SETT Framework (Student, Environment, Task, Tool) to help us determine the best tools for our students.
This workshop will focus on low tech supports for communication, including low tech boards, visual schedules, simple switches, adapted books, and visual scenes.
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3D Printing & Tactile Graphics
December 10, 2019
4:00-6:00
Matthew Provost
$45
The use of 3D printers is making a huge impact on the world of AT. With 3D printing, if it doesn’t exist, we may be able to create it. Participants of this workshop will learn about the features of 3D printers, where you can access the code that allows you to print objects, and how these objects can benefit individuals with disabilities. Workshop will include discussion of printed objects and tactile graphics for adapted books, as well as adaptations for writing utensils, laptops and keyguards.
Register HERE.
SETT Show & Tell: AAC High Tech Tools
January 7, 2020
4:00-5:30
Matthew Provost
$25
SETT Show & Tell is a new series of informal workshops designed to talk about and demonstrate specific categories of AT and how we can use the SETT Framework (Student, Environment, Task, Tool) to help us determine the best tools for our students.
This workshop will focus on high tech supports for communication, including eyegaze, switch access for the iPad, and dynamic display devices.
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ProLoQuo2Go 6.0 Advanced
January 16, 2020
4:00-7:00
Matthew Provost and Francesca Facenda
$65
This training will provide participants who have previously attended our introduction course with a more advanced look at ProloQuo2go Version 6.
The following areas will be addressed:
- Creating and working with user backup files
- Taking advantage of the Spanish language support built into ProloQuo2go
- Sharing buttons, pages and folders between Proloquo2go users
- In depth review of Settings within Proloquo2go
- Use of Pop ups and Snapbacks
- Modifying Templates
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own devices to the training. Please be sure to have the latest iPad operating system and ProloQuo2Go updates installed before attending. iPads with Proloquo2Go installed will also be available for participants to use during the training.
This course is for participants who have previously attended our Introduction to Proloquo2go 5.0 and are interested in further training beyond the overview and basics of programming of the application.
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Visual Scheduling & Visual Scenes
February 4, 2020
4:00-6:00
Francesca Facenda
$45
Participants will learn about the latest and greatest visual scheduling apps available on the iPad and how to utilize them in the classroom and/or at home. Participants will also learn about apps that provide visual scene displays, which are interactive picture displays used to provide vocabulary context for users and communication partners. In addition, low tech schedules and visuals will also be presented.
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Chrome Apps and Extensions as AT
February 11, 2020
4:00-6:00
Jennifer Martinous and Stephanie Miceli
$45
Many schools are now using Chromebooks in 1:1 initiatives. This presentation will explore the best apps and extensions to turn this “general” technology into “assistive” technology. Accessibility features will also be discussed.
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Physical Access for the Severe/Profound Classroom
March 3, 2020
4:00-6:00
Matthew Provost
$45
Not every student can access AT devices independently and efficiently. This workshop will demonstrate alternate access solutions including switches, eye gaze, touch screen, and mouse and keyboard alternatives. Specific tools to be explored will include the iPad mouse, PowerLink, and non-touch single message communication devices.
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Executive Functioning in the Classroom and Beyond
March 10, 2020
4:00-6:00
Jennifer Martinous and Francesca Facenda
$45
Executive functioning defines skills required for everyday life like working memory, flexibility, problem solving, time management and organization. For many of our students, executive functioning skills are often challenging. This workshop will explore a variety of low tech and high tech tools, strategies, and resources to aid in such tasks as reading, writing, taking notes, time management and organization, both in school and at home.
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Eyegaze for Access to Communication and the Curriculum
April 7, 2020
4:00-6:00
Matthew
$45
Eyegaze technology allows individuals with significant physical challenges to access communication devices and technology to support daily living tasks and academics. This workshop will discuss the technologies currently available as well as what should be considered when using these sophisticated devices. Prerequisite skills and technology available to support the development of skills will also be discussed.
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SETT Show & Tell: Reading Tools
April 28, 2020
4:00-5:30
Jennifer Martinous
$25
SETT Show & Tell is a new series of informal workshops designed to talk about and demonstrate specific categories of AT and how we can use the SETT Framework (Student, Environment, Task, Tool) to help us determine the best tools for our students.
This workshop will focus on reading tools, including low tech, mid tech and high-tech solutions that can help students access text at all levels.
Register HERE.
SETT Show & Tell: Physical Access
May 5, 2020
4:00-5:30
Jennifer Martinous and Matthew Provost
$25
SETT Show & Tell is a new series of informal workshops designed to talk about and demonstrate specific categories of AT and how we can use the SETT Framework (Student, Environment, Task, Tool) to help us determine the best tools for our students.
This workshop will focus on access tools, including alternate access to the computer and tablets, switches, mounts, and alternate access to the curriculum.
Register HERE.