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Join us for several workshop sessions this fall at ASHA 2018 Boston! Free AT, Literacy & Language Support, Multisensory Instruction and More! See all descriptions below:

1751: Assistive Technology and Intervention CAN Play Nice! Bridging Literacy Gaps with Multisensory Intervention for Dyslexia (Seminar 2-hours)

Assistive Technology (AT) bridges gaps for learners with dyslexia by supporting access to grade appropriate content. AT aids in reducing frustration and prevents learners from falling behind. If individuals do not have access to AT, their literacy development will suffer, negatively impacting higher order skills, such as comprehension, idea synthesis, and conversational discourse. AT and explicit intervention CAN play nice!

Learner Outcome(s):

• Recognize the nature of dyslexia and related language learning disabilities and the role of multisensory structured language instruction (MSL).
• Outline the critical components for proficient reading including language development, phonological awareness, decoding, fluency and comprehension and identify technologies to support these components.
• Access and explore potential applications of language based technology for direct instruction and/or accommodation for students with dyslexia and other language learning disabilities. #Dyslexia #Assistive Technology #Multisensory #Intervention #Literacy
• https://plan.core-apps.com/asha2018/event/c31ae06ebb40c49d93c9948f8be4b3a3

1990: Supporting the Language and Literacy Development of Individuals with Complex Communication Needs (Seminar 1-hour)

Students with complex communication needs and/or significant language-based learning disabilities are often underserved in reading instruction, yet require systematic, explicit, and multisensory instruction. Instead, instruction is primarily focused on shared reading and sight words. Join us for a hands-on and engaging session about using assistive technologies to supplement quality reading instruction with students who have complex needs.

Learner Outcome(s):

• Outline the critical components for proficient reading including language development, phonological awareness, decoding, fluency and comprehension.
• Access potential applications of language based technology for direct instruction and/or accommodation for students with complex communication needs.
• Recognize the unique language needs of individuals with complex communication needs and the role of multisensory structured language instruction (MSL) #AAC #Assistive Technology #Language #Literacy #Complex Communication Needs  https://plan.core-apps.com/asha2018/event/e50beb65b4a2bbc9cf1c7712aef02110

1227: But My School Doesn’t Have Money! (AKA: Free Assistive Technology to Support Student Learning) (Seminar 1-hour)

The majority of students in the US live in poverty (NCES, 2015). School funding cuts make it challenging to meet the needs of students. Poverty should not dictate student access to assistive technology. This session will discuss and provide hands on practice of FREE AT tools to support student language, literacy, and learning growth despite a budget crunch.

Learner Outcome(s):

• Participants will be able to discuss the role of the SLP/SLA in AT assessment for language, literacy, and learning tools
• Participants will be able to describe at least 10 free AT tools for language, literacy, and learning
• Participants will be able to explain how feature matching assistive technology tools to student needs encourages the use of technology to level the playing field, while also acknowledging technology does not replace a skill.#Assistive Technology #Technology #Poverty #LowSocioeconomicStatus #Intervention https://plan.core-apps.com/asha2018/event/22c0614f714102b73be44d3f1769af8d

Join several consultants from ATforED at ATCNE in Rhode Island in November!

Our Full Day Hands-On Pre-Conference Session on Thursday 11/29: Creating A Bridge to Learning For ALL: How to Engage and Include Diverse Learners on All Devices Across Curricula (Google, iOS, Microsoft, Android) and

Several Concurrent sessions on Friday 11/30 including:

• Successful Transition to College- AT, Accommodations & Advocacy;
• iOS Apps, Innovative AT & Accessibility Features for Blind/ Low Vision users; &
• AT to Successful Transition to the Workplace.

Many other phenomenal AT and Ed Tech experts and workshops (Including Accessible STEM) as well as a great exhibit hall of vendors and technology! Read more information and register on the ATCNE website!

Building the Bridge to Learning-Assistive Technology & Apps to Engage & Include Diverse Learners on All Devices Across Curricula! 6/6, 8am-4pm, Bellport, NY. More info: http://bit.ly/ATpdNY 

Assistive Tech Camp for Legally Blind Youth! The Association of Blind Citizens (ABC) is sponsoring a weekend camp in Dover, NH for legally blind youth between the ages of 12-16. ABC is a not for profit, all volunteer, organization that has been providing programs and services for the blind and visually impaired community for the past 18 years. This program is an outgrowth of our experience in operating camps for blind children. Participants will spend the weekend experiencing hands-on technology demonstrations and group activities! Bring your own iPhone and/or iPad. If you do not own one, devices will be available on loan with apps fully loaded. The Assistive Technology expert trainers, Diana Petschauer and Stephen Yerardi from AT for Education (ATforED.com) will engage the students with activities to teach:

NH Family Support Conference 2018! 4/28, A student from NH presents with Diana from AT for Education-Successful Transition Using AT! Accommodations, Laws, Tech demos, Advocacy! http://fscnh.com/index.html Come Visit our Exhibitor Table for Hands-On support and AT Demos! (What a beautiful resort and views/ area to join us in the White Mountains of NH)!

TATN: Texas AT Conference! Join Us- Two AT workshops- ‘Successful Transition to College: AT, Advocacy & Accommodations’ and ‘Chrome as AT: Google Apps, Extensions & Add Ons to Support Diverse Learners’ 6/12 & 6/13. http://www.texasatconference.net/Schedule.htm

Register and Join Us for Hands-On workshops and training! 

AT and Apps to Support Math for Diverse Learners-FREE Webinar! 3/14/18 at 4pm ET, http://bit.ly/ATmathATforEducationCTD RSVP to attend, Free to register. 

Dyslexia is the most common type of specific learning disability affecting 10-15% of the total population; In the US, approximately 1 in 5 students are coded with specific learning disability (SLD), many whom experience challenges in the area(s) of comprehension, oral expression, written expression, and/or basic reading skills (NCES, 2015). With so many individuals experiencing dyslexia, it is critical that educators & service providers acknowledge Dyslexia and provide research-based interventions to support students in accessing curriculum and instruction. Learn how to develop goals, choose appropriate accommodations, provide supportive assistive technology and specific literacy instruction to support access and success in education. Interventions designed to close achievement gaps by providing well-researched programming that is explicit, systematic, and multisensory in nature, combined with assistive technologies to foster literacy, independence, and access to educational materials. Embedding these interventions and AT tools into the curriculum will personalize learning and ensure access to language, literacy, and learning opportunities for all students, including in a UDL environment. Demonstrations of innovative assistive technologies, literacy strategies and lesson planning will be provided, as well as the opportunity for the participant’s to ask questions and access to an extensive AT tools matrix. The assistive technology demonstrations will include Google Chrome extensions (Laptop, Chromebook), iOS apps and built in accessibility features (iPad, iPhone), and web-based resources, including several free and low cost options for students and adults! REGISTER! 

REGISTER! 

Join us 2/15 at 7pm in Needham, MA!

How do you support diverse learners using free and low-cost apps & assistive technology solutions? Join us for this workshop focusing on ensuring success for all learners using the tools, features, and apps available in Apple’s App Store and Google’s Chrome Web Store. These solutions support personalizing education for all learners, as well as engaging and including all students in a Universal Design for Learning environment.

Topics covered will include:
• Free and low-cost apps and web resources
• Built-in accessibility features on various devices
• Assistive technology to support dyslexia and other cognitive learning challenges in reading, writing, and math, executive function, physical access disabilities, blind/low vision, and accessible learning materials
• Personalization of learning, support of a Universal Design for Learning environment, and access for all learners
• Completing assignments using technology

Join us at the AT Now conference in Salem, Oregon, February 8 and 9th, for two AT training workshops!

• Google Chrome as AT – Supporting Diverse Learners – &
• Successful Transition to College, AT, Accommodations & Advocacy! – Diana Petschauer

Phenomenal Keynote Speakers, AT Vendors Exhibiting, and other AT expert speakers throughout the two days!

Registration and Information: http://bit.ly/OTAP2018