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Vol. 2, No. 6, Nov/Dec 1994 |
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Activities/Workshops
Opportunities in Science, Engineering, and Math for Students with Disabilities
Wednesday, November 9, 1994, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Clayton Hall, University of Delaware campus, Newark, Delaware
The University of Delaware has recently been awarded a major grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) aimed at engaging, recruiting, and retaining individuals with disabilities in Science, Engineering, and Math (SEM) education. This workshop will feature presentations by nationally recognized investigators working in this area. Pre-registration suggested.
Enhancing and Expanding the Use of SpeakEasyTM voice output communication aid
January 10, 1994, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
AbleNet, Inc., manufacturer of the SpeakEasyTM augmentative communication device, is sponsoring this teleconference for teachers, therapists, speech/language pathologists, and families of individuals with vocal disabilities. The teleconference will explore how to begin teaching and using a voice output communication aid, programming tips that will ease the process, the importance of motivating and reinforcing vocabulary, and innovative applications for voice output communication throughout the day. Several teleconferencing centers will be set up throughout Delaware--call the Central Site for the location nearest you!
New Castle County ATRC Workshops
For more details or registration information, call the New Castle ATRC at 657-5647 (phone), 658-8860 (TDD), or 657-5649(FAX). Please note: All New Castle activities require pre-registration. (V) indicates a video presentation.
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.
Assistive Devices for the Hearing Impaired - Includes a basic explanation and demonstration of AT for individual and group listening.
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!
Computer Adaptations for People with Physical Disabilities - Stephanie DeSauza, Computer Instructor for the Mary Beth Flanogan Center in Norristown, PA, will be teaching a basic workshop on assessing and using computer adaptations for people with physical disabilities.
Holiday Fair - Join us for a Holiday Fair where holiday gift ideas for children, older adults, and others will be displayed. Refreshments will be served! No reservations required.
Intellikeys Workshop - Demonstration of Intellikeys and its many uses for keyboard modifications and teaching applications.
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 Jill Bauder, OTR from the 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.
Kent County ATRC Workshops
For more details or registration information, call the Kent County ATRC at 739-6885(phone), 739-6886 (TDD), or 739-6887(FAX).
Adapting Toys and the Power of Play - 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. CEU credits available.
Dynamic Displays for AAC - A hands-on workshop demonstrating the various features of three dynamic display systems for augmentative communication. Comparisons include Dynavox, System 2000, and Speaking Dynamically. CEU credits available.
Sensory Impairments Workshop- An all-day workshop focusing on technology for people with sensory impairments. Jim Tyler from Delaware Hearing Consultants will discuss technology available to accommodate those with hearing loss. Ed Jory from the Division for the Visually Impaired will demonstrate equipment for those with blindness or low vision. Ed Salisbury from DATI will demonstrate telecommunications for those with hearing or speech impairments. CEU credits available.
Sussex County ATRC Workshops
For more details or registration information, call the Sussex County ATRC at 856-7946 (voice or TDD), or (302)856-7296(FAX).
Basic Intellikeys Workshop - Discussion and demonstration of an alternative keyboard to fit any computer. A must for classroom or program use.
Breaking the Language Barriers for Non-English Speakers - Not everything is as plain as English! Let the ATRC help translate words and phrases of many languages by using a computer.
Children with Special Needs Conference - The Sussex ATRC will be exhibiting at this conference to be held from 8 am - 1:30 pm at the Bay Center in Dewey Beach on November 12th.
Recreation and Leisure Workshop - Like to play cards, but have difficulty seeing them? Or maybe just holding the cards is difficult? Want to play baseball, but are unable to go to the field? Have difficulty playing tic tac toe? The ATRC will demonstrate their many adaptations designed to assist you. Workshop to be held at the Millsboro Independent Living House--call the ATRC for details.
Simple Home Modification Workshop - Everyday tasks in your home can become a real challenge, but with assistive technology, chores can become easier. This workshop will demonstrate adaptations that can help make troublesome tasks like using your toaster oven or opening your refrigerator much easier. Workshop to be held at the Millsboro Independent Living House--call the ATRC for details.
