2009 Annual ATI Conference Archive
Saturday, February 7th 2009
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ATI Session Descriptions
An Overview of A.T. Tools for Early Childhood Providers and Families
Speakers:
Kathleen C. Sadao, Nancy Robinson, Debbie Grant-Cooper, SEEDS Project
Description:
The presenters will review the training materials created by the SEEDS Project Workgroup on Early Education Technology (SWEET) including links, training modules, and a Toolkit. Please Note: DOUBLE SESSION.
What is an AAC users group? (Panel Discussion)
Speakers:
Kim Vuong, Christine Hohn, Jay Havett, Tiffany Adam, Jennifer Johnson, Kerri Adamic, Consumers/AAC Users
Description:
Why did we establish this group? The AAC users group will talk about how this group has helped them.
Communicating Successfully with AAC
Speakers:
Liza Lucero, Dynavox & Rick Hohn, Guest Speaker/Consumer AAC User
Description:
To show a successful speaker and AAC user Rick Hohn with Dynavox Technologies. Goals and strategies on how to be a successful communicator with AAC users.
Bookshare.Org for Students with Disabilities
Speakers:
Kevin Daugherty, ATEC
Description:
Bookshare.org provides access over 42,400 accessible books. This session will demonstrate how to use this resource. Bookshare.org membership is free to schools and qualifying students.
Visual Strategies to Support Communication
Speakers:
Marjorie Gell, ATEC
Description:
Speaker will explain and give examples of different types of visual strategies that support receptive and expressive communication skills.
Co:Writer and WordQ: Which Features will Meet Your Needs?
Speakers:
Stanley Tom, ATEC
Description:
The two programs provide similar basic functions, however specific differences may make one more appropriate than the other. What are the differences, what is appropriate for each client?
Getting Plugged Into A.T.: State, Regional & Local Resources
Speakers:
Martin Sweeney, A.T. Network
Description:
A great opportunity for A.T. consumers, professionals and family members to learn about all of the state, regional and local assistive technology resources available in California.
Funding Sources for Assistive Technology Devices
Speakers:
Yolanda Cruz-Zinn & Scarlett von Thenen, Area Board XI
Description:
Should I contact the Regional Center, my local school district, the Department of Rehabilitation, or another source? This informative session will cover the various funding sources for Assistive Technology devices.
Connecting to the World through AAC
Speakers:
Dani Mohn (Tobii ATI)
Description:
A look at augmentative and alternative communication devices (AAC) as a tool for verbal communication, email, chatting, and Internet access.
Early Literacy Skills for Students with Significant Disabilities
Speakers:
Karen Sheehan, Attainment Company
Description:
An Early Literacy Skills Builder is a research-based emerging-literacy program for elementary students with significant disabilities including autism.
Portable A.T. devices for Visual and Learning Disabilities
Speakers:
Ed Wikdall, Humanware
Description:
Intuitive tools that are having a profoundly positive impact on visually impaired students. These products empower students to live independently and compete effectively in a sighted world.
Read to Learn – Life/Social Skills
Speakers:
Karen Sheehan, Attainment Company
Description:
A guided reading curriculum in print and software formats addressing life, work, and social skills for adolescents to adults with significant developmental disabilities including autism.
Teaching to Standards: Math and Science
Speakers:
Karen Sheehan, Attainment Company
Description:
Teaching to Standards: Math and Science are systematic, year-long math and science curricula for middle and high school students with moderate-to-severe developmental disabilities, including autism.
Free & Worthwhile Online Educational Games
Speakers:
Judy Nahman-Stouffer, EmpowerTech
Description:
Among the zillion pages on the Internet, this workshop will separate the schlock from the stupendous providing you with a dozen or more websites containing over 500 free, worthwhile (some downloadable) educational games suitable for preschool to university level for lifelong learning or thoughtful entertainment. Please Note: THIS SESSION WILL BE OFFERED TWICE.
Lower Cost AAC Devices for Out-Of-Pocket Purchasers
Speakers:
RJ Cooper, RJ Cooper and Associates
Description:
RJ Cooper, pioneer in Assistive Technology, will present low cost, dynamic screen AAC alternatives for those not able to tap into Medicare/Medicaid funding conduits.
Remote Control Devices for the TV and Other Appliances (EADL's)
Speakers:
Kathleen Shanfield, CART
Description:
A variety of low tech to high tech EADL systems are available to operate the TV and other appliances in the home. An overview of EADL's and how they work will be presented. The emphasis will be on low cost and simple methods for clients to operate the TV with minimal hand function
Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired
Speakers:
Andy Kratter & Douglas Gerry, A.T. Kratter & Associates
Description:
This workshop will show the latest Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired individuals.
Demystifying Eye Tracking
Speakers:
Dani Mohn, Tobii ATI
Description:
Learn how eye tracking works and how it can be used as an access method for computers and/or communication.
Tech Matrix: Award-Winning Website for Users of A.T. and Their Families
Speakers:
Margot Churchill, SVUSD
Description:
Find hundreds of products and tools with research to assist students with special needs in the areas of access to the computer, reading, writing, and mathematics on www.techmatrix.org.
2008 NCTI Technology in the Works Awards
Speakers:
Lori Musick, SVUSD
Description:
The National Center for Technology Innovation selected five outstanding teams of researchers and vendors to examine the impact of innovative assistive technologies for students with special needs. Each team receives a $15,000 award. This year’s winners represent a wide spectrum of research interests from instant messaging on augmentative communication devices to speech-enabled calculators for algebra students with learning disabilities.
A.T. to Support Students with Learning Disabilities
Speakers:
Russell Dwiggins and Jason Hilkey, Believe Ability
Description:
Introduction of assistive technology features paired with specific needs of students with learning disabilities, followed by several case examples.
AAC Strategies for Promoting the Development of Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Speakers:
Margaret Perkins, PRC
Description:
Learn about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies, tools and techniques for promoting the development of communication among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
AAC, IEP Goals and Beyond
Speakers:
Margaret Perkins, PRC
Description:
Discussion of AAC Goals written at Grade Level (with modifications), Aligned with State Standards and address language skills meeting both educational and communication needs.
Terrific Technology Tools
Speakers:
Laura Martinez & December Brakefield, TASK
Description:
In this session, we will introduce a variety of helpful assistive technology from low tech to high tech. Come and enjoy this fast paced- session and learn about different types of technology.
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