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Vol. 2, No. 5, Sept/Oct 1994 |
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Activities/Workshops
Planning for Independence Conference
Sheraton Inn & Conference Center, Dover, Delaware
Don't miss Delaware's largest resource for information and materials for individuals with disabilities featuring:
- Exhibit Hall of product vendors, information resources, and service providers
- Toy Fair of accessible toys and games
- Representatives from Delaware's state agencies and service provision centers
- Opportunity to meet and network with other disability-product consumers and providers!
New Castle County ATRC Workshops
ACCI Day - Augmentative Communication Consultants, Inc. will demonstrate Zygo, Tash, Ablenet, Innocomp, Abovo, and Attainment products.
AT for Older Adults Day - Display and demo of how assistive devices help to improve hearing, vision, mobility, and daily activities at home or in the community.
Assistive Devices for Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Linda Heller, Director of NCCo ATRC will review signalling and alerting devices, telecommunications, assistive listening devices and captioning technologies.
BAT Keyboard Demo - The BAT Personal Keyboard, an innovative chord keyboard by Infogrip will be demonstrated and a video shown on unique uses from data entry to writing music!
Chesapeake Low Vision Demo - Chesapeake Low Vision, Inc. will demonstrate closed circuit television (CCTV) and low vision technology for home, school, and work use.
Demo of Visual Technology - Katey Semmel, training supervisor for the Division of Visually Impaired, will demonstrate computer and other technology for people with low vision or blindness of all ages at home, school, or work.
Fall AT Kickoff! - Come and see what's new. Refreshments will be served.
Intellikeys Workshop - Ed Salisbury, AT Specialist from the Kent County ATRC, will demonstrate Intellikeys and its many uses for keyboard modifications and teaching applications.
Low Vision Aid Day - Display and sharing of low vision aids for elderly and visually impaired.
Low Vision Demo - Glenn Hutchinson, Low Vision Trainer from DVI, will demonstrate low tech magnifiers and visual aids.
Make Your Own Adaptive Toy - In this workshop, you will have a hands-on opportunity to adapt a toy that you bring from home or choose from our center. Soldering irons and materials will be provided.
Medicaid Workshop - Medicaid Reviewer Mary Ahoorai will talk about how to file a claim for assistive technology and will answer questions on the Medicaid process.
Multidisciplinary AT Assessment - Assessment from a team approach for children, including augmentative communication, adaptive play, and active participation will be discussed by Dick Lytton, CCC-SLP and Jody DeCleene, OTR from A.I. duPont Institute.
Open Lab - Opportunity for "hands-on" computer hardware and software experience. Reservations required.
Open Tour - Your opportunity to have a guided tour of the center and see some demos of assistive technology.
Resource Day - Detailed tour of all AT resources, video, print, and databases. All day. Reservations required.
Technology Adaptations for the Workplace - Discussion of technology adaptations and computer keyboards for people with disabilities to use at school or in the workplace.
Kent County ATRC Workshops
Computer Access and Beyond - Learn many forms of computer access for IBM and MAC including single switch use, alternate keyboard, voice activation, and much more.
I Can Play Too - A workshop stressing the importance of play and a look at various high to low tech toys for children with disabilities. Participants of this hands-on workshop will have a chance to adapt their own toy and make their own switch.
Sussex County ATRC Workshops
Breaking the Language Barriers for Non-English Speakers - Geared toward people who may need a bilingual communication book in order to access services. More information will follow. If you know of someone who may be interested, please call the Sussex center and put their name on the mailing list.
Rehoboth Health Fair - Sussex ATRC will have a booth at the Rehoboth Health Fair and will demonstrate a wide variety of aids for daily living as well as worksite modification devices.
Remote Control Workshop - Try a variety of remote controls for TV, VCR, and cable. We have remotes to fit all abilities. Participants will also be able to try out an environmental control unit and view a video on the Master Voice, which is a voice-activated environmental control unit.
Velcro Sports Workshop - Consumers will have the opportunity to try their hand at some sports. Rules will be designed on the spot to fit all needs and capabilities. Prizes will be awarded for each category.
Word Prediction - Let's Speed up the Process! - Consumers and staff will have hands-on opportunity to experience different types of word prediction programs.
