Vol. 3, No. 3, May/June 1995	Previous Issues Subscribe to AT Messenger Download PDF Viewer
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Central Site Activities

For more details or registration information, call the DATI Central Site Office at 651-6790 (phone), 651-6794 (TDD), or 651-6793 (FAX).

Success in the Workplace

A National Satellite Teleconference
May 4, 1995, 4:00-6:30 pm
Clayton Hall Conference Center, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

This teleconference will present national perspectives of employability issues impacting adults with learning disabilities in the workforce, including issues of disclosure, accommodations, and mediation/resolution. For registration information, contact ASEL via phone at (302)651-6830 or TDD at (302)651-6834. No charge.

Creating a World of Opportunities

A National Satellite Teleconference
May 18, 1995, 2:30-4:30 pm
Clayton Hall Conference Center, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

A distinguished panel of adaptive technology experts, including representatives from the National Science Foundation, the World Institute on Disability, and the Trace Resource Center, will be featured in this teleconference. Issues of empowerment, adaptive equipment provision, funding, and information sources will be discussed. For registration information, contact ASEL via phone at (302)651-6830 or TDD at (302)651-6834. No charge.

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). (V) indicates a Video presentation. The NCCo ATRC is open every day for demos, tours, and hands-on experience with devices and equipment-no appointment necessary!

An Introduction to the Failure Free Reading Program and Little Planet Publishing - Presentation by Tom Beebe Associates.

Intro to the Dynavox - A basic presentation by Deb Bassett of Sentient Systems Technology (SST) on the operation and application of SST's Dynavox augmentative communication device.

Intro to the Liberator - Explore Prentke Romich's Liberator as a voice output communication device. (V)

Job Search Techniques - Delaware Elwyn's Assistant Executive Director, Joe Cipolla, will teach you ways to do self-evaluations, how to read the labor market, and job search techniques.

Mobility & Accessibility - Presentation by ATRC Coordinator George Himes and Voc Rehab Engineer Griff Campbell.

Open Lab - Opportunity for "hands-on" computer hardware and software experience.

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).

Augmentative and Alternative Communication-Everything that Talks - Come and review low tech to high tech augmentative communication (AAC) devices-everything from the SpeakEasy to the System 2000. Learn about dedicated devices and computer options. Presented by Maureen T. Schweitzer, SLP/CCC and Ed Salisbury, Assistive Technology Specialist. CEUs offered.

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).

Aids to Daily Living - Discussion of devices that can promote independence and participation in daily life activities. Workshop will be held at the Independent House in Millsboro. Registration required. The Computer, the Great Equalizer - An introduction to computer technology to communicate, send email, download shareware software packages, and generally participate in the Information Revolution. Workshop will be held at the Sussex ATRC. Registration required.