Assistive Technology Open House
Assistive technology (AT) is any tool that helps students with disabilities do things more quickly, easily or independently; it can be elaborate and expensive or simple and low-cost. Assistive technology is not only personal to the student but it provides the teacher with options to address student’ s learning styles and abilities. When assistive technology is appropriately integrated into the classroom, students are provided with multiple means to focus on achieving academic standards. Come spend the day exploring and learning of AT devices and resources to bridge the gap between ability and disability! AT vendors will demonstrate their AT devices and teachers using AT will showcase their instructional practices. MoAT: Missouri Assistive Technology offers an array of programs and services for Missourians of all ages and all disability categories. Four MoAT programs support schools statewide in the evaluation and implementation of assistive technology across the curriculum: Device Loan Program - a free, short‐term assistive device loan program, Training and on‐site consultation, Accessible Instructional Materials, and Assistive Technology Reimbursement Grants. Tobii: Creates an intuitive interface that uses natural eye movements to help people with disabilities communicate and gain more independence. To some, eye control is the only way to access computers and have a voice (http://www.tobii.com <http://www.tobii.com/> / <http://www.tobii.com/> ). Dynavox: The leading provider of communication and education solutions designed to help individuals living with speech, language and learning disabilities communicate and reach their potential (http://www.dynavoxtech.com <http://www.dynavoxtech.com/> / <http://www.dynavoxtech.com/> ). Monarch Teaching Technologies: VizZle is on-line software that meets the special needs of visual learners like learners with autism; it can be customized for students, provides a shared library of teacher-made visual-based lesson plans, and can track student’s progress on IEP goals (http://www.monarchteachtech.com/). Crick Software: Products are designed for learners of all abilities and with differing educational needs, including struggling readers and writers, students with learning or physical disabilities, and English language learners. Crick offers Cliker (a literacy software) and WriteOnLine (a talking word processor) for elementary and middle/high schoolers; all software is switch accessible for learners unable to use a mouse or keyboard (http://www.cricksoft.com <http://www.cricksoft.com/> ). Don Johnston: Educational software that empowers children with reading, writing, and/or physical disabilities to be successful, independent readers and writers: Co:Writer, Read:OutLoud, Snap & Read, SOLO Literacy Suite, First Author (http://donjohnston.com/). Audience: Special & General Educators, Occupational/Physical/Speech & Language Therapists, Technology Directors. Date: Monday, March 10, 2014 Time: Check in: 8:30 a.m. Session: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Location: EducationPlus(tm),1460 Craig Rd., St. Louis, MO 63146 Cost: $10 Per Person Reference #: 44207-91 Registration Deadline: March 3, 2014 For additional information regarding the content of this event contact: Laurie Milburn at [email protected] or 314-692-1257. For registration information contact: Brian Lankheit at [email protected] or 314-692-1242. To register go to: www.edplus.org/pd.html Registrations require one of the following payment methods: Credit Card (MC/VISA/ DISCOVER), Purchase Order Number OR print out the Learning Division Registration Form and mail to the address on the form with a check made payable to EducationPlus. Complete the form and mail to the address on the form with a check made payable to EducationPlus. **Participant cancellations may be billed depending on number of days’ notice. No shows will be billed in full. If EducationPlus cancels a session due to inclement weather or low enrollment the monies will be refunded. David D. Baker - Program Coordinator Missouri Assistive Technology 1501 NW Jefferson Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-655-6703 (direct voice) [email protected] www.at.mo.gov <http://www.at.mo.gov/> Visit our Facebook page: <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Missouri-Assistive-Technology/126423384050899 > facebook:Missouri Assistive Technology <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Missouri-Assistive-Technology/126423384050899 > facebook.jpg <https://twitter.com/#!/MissouriAT> cid:[email protected]
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_______________________________________________ ATI (Adaptive Technology Inc.) A special interest affiliate of the Missouri Council of the Blind http://moblind.org/membership/affiliates/adaptive_technology
