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
$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 Provost
$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.
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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.