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Adaptive Play, Augmentative Communication, & Active Participation: An Inter-Disciplinary Approach - An overview of Adapted Toys and Play as a social, learning, and language activity. Typically, play involves more than learning causes-and-effect. Children also learn and use language; initiate and assert control over adults, siblings, and peers; and practice their fine and gross motor skills. Videotapes will be utilized to illustrate the richness of play, from fine motor and auditory-visual processing to language, communication and turn-taking. Demonstrations of toys and switches will help participants choose items that are most appropriate for individual children's unique motor, sensory, and language needs. For further information about program content and registration fees, please contact Augmentative Communication & Technology Clinic, A.I. duPont Institute, 1600 Rockland Rd., Wilmington, DE 19899, (302)651-5600.

Alfred I. duPont Institute Rehab Conference - "Rehabilitation and Reform: Navigating the Waters" is the theme of this 7th Annual Pediatric Rehabilitation Conference. The course will provide information to rehabilitation professionals regarding current concepts in developing quality, cost-effective rehabilitation programming in the ever-changing health care environment. Opportunities will be provided to discuss the ethical implications of health care reform and current transdisciplinary information on program evaluation, cost containment, and new program development. For information, contact the A.I. duPont Medical Education Department at (302)651-6750.

New Division Has AT Funds Available

The Division on Aging and Services for Adults with Physical Disabilities has funding earmarked specifically for assistive technology and home and vehicle modifications for qualified Delawareans. There is a $5,000 limit per person per item and a $20,000 lifetime maximum. For further information, contact the Division at (302)577-4791.

Mentor Program Begun for Science, Engineering, & Math Students

A unique mentoring program for students with disabilities interested in science, engineering, or math (SEM) is looking for mentors and students. If you are an SEM professional, a student with a disability, or have a special interest in disability issues, your participation is invited.

This mentor program is part of a project at the Applied Science & Engineering Laboratories and is funded by the National Science Foundation. The program is designed to allow students and mentors to communicate through the Internet and participate in both individual and group discussions on SEM and disability topics.

If you would like to take part in this project, please contact us for further information at:

SEM Project
Center for Applied Science & Engineering
University of DE/A.I. duPont Institute
P.O. Box 269
Wilmington, DE 19899
Phone: (302)651-6830
Fax: (302)651-6895
TDD: (302)651-6834
Email: sem-info@asel.udel.edu