Other AT Trainings
SCATP
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State, Regional or National AT Trainings
If you have a training to add to this list, please email Janet.Jendron@uscmed.sc.edu.
AAC Assessment
Time: 9:00am – 12:00noon
Presenters: Dr. Carol Page, Speech-Language Pathologist and Director of SC Assistive Technology Program and Mark Daniels, Assistive Technology Specialist, SC Department of Education
Location: Spartanburg District 6 Offices , 1390 Cavalier Way, Roebuck, South Carolina
Description: Augmentative and Alternative communication (AAC) is a complex issue for many SLPs. Selecting a functional AAC system involves identification of need and personal preferences, team assessment for a symbol system, access to the AAC device, choosing motivating messages and facilitating strategies, providing an appropriate level of technology, report writing, implementation and follow-up. Protocols for performing AAC assessments will be reviewed. Strategies for symbol system assessment across a continuum will be demonstrated to address communication needs of people with low-to-high cognitive abilities. Basic elements of a report for AAC will be identified and discussed.
Registration: Pre-registration is required. This workshop is limited to a maximum of 60 participants.
Cost: There is no cost for this workshop.
Please contact Mark Daniels, AT Specialist for the Upstate Region, to register.
You can contact him by e-mail or by phone: 864-968-1912
Thursday, December 3 – 4, 2009
NC Assistive Technology Expo
Where: North Raleigh Hilton, Raleigh, NC
Description: The Assistive Technology Expo is an exciting two-day event designed to increase awareness and provide current information on assistive technology. Conference offerings include an exhibit hall (on 12/03/09 only) featuring 30-40 vendors exhibiting the latest in assistive technology products and services, 40 concurrent sessions, a poster session and a Keynote address.
Each year between 550-700 registered participants from across the country attend the NC AT Expo and approximately 1250 attend the free Exhibit Hall. Participants include: persons with disabilities, family members, teachers, therapists, Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living staff, rehabilitation counselors, employers, engineers, college professors, medical staff, college and university students and authorized state purchasers.
For More Information:
Sonya Van Horn
Partnerships in Assistive Technology
assist@pat.org
919-872-2298
Details Coming Soon at www.pat.org
Download the flyer (Acrobat)
AAC Implementation
Date: Friday, December 4, 2009
Time: 9:00am – 12:00 pm
Presenters: Dr. Carol Page, Speech-Language Pathologist, SCATP and Sue Maloney, Assistive Technology Specialist, SC Department of Education
Location: Main Auditorium, Technical College of the Low Country, New River Campus, 100 Community College Dr., Bluffton, SC 29909, 843.470.6000
Description: Speech-language pathologists recommend augmentative and alternative communication systems without a complete understanding of the capabilities of the devices or how to maximize a child’s use of the device. This training will look at what skills to target for the child and good traits of facilitating communication partners. Communication devices will be discussed regarding how to use them to maximize their capabilities for promoting functional communication. Participants will receive handouts they can use for ideas for therapy objectives.
Cost: There is no cost for this workshop.
Registration: Pre-registration is required. This workshop is limited to a maximum of 60 participants. Please contact Sue Maloney, AT Specialist for the LowCountry Region, to register.
You can contact her by e-mail at smaloney@ed.sc.gov or by phone at 843-987-0264.
Directions:
- Take I-26 E toward Charleston
- Take Exit 169A to merge onto I-95 S toward Savannah (approximately 78 miles)
- Take Exit 8 to get onto US-278 E
- Turn left and drive approximately 7 miles
- There will be signs for the Technical College of the Lowcountry, New River Campus. You will take a left and drive to the parking lot.
- The main auditorium is located just past the reception area, on the right-hand side of the hall.
SC Access
Aging and Disability Information Community Calendar
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D) will provide technology trainings to all RFB&D individual and institutional members. Contact Carolyn Donges, the RFB&D SC Outreach Director, if you would like a training on RFB&D AudioPlus books and equipment. Contact information: cdonges@rfbdruvc.lorg or 803-238-3031.
Trainings by Vendors
CREATE Training Schedule 2009
All trainings held at Dunamis unless otherwise indicated. Dunamis is located in Lawrenceville, GA
Key Technologies Training Institute
Literacy, special needs materials, assistive technology, and professional training.
Toll Free: 888-433-5303
AT Workshops
Continuing education opportunities for SLP's, Special Educators, OT's, PT's, and other professionals interested in assistive technology and special needs.
Morganton, NC