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Other Activities

C-SUN's Eleventh Annual, International Conference, "Technology and Persons with Disabilities." March 19-23, 1996, Los Angeles Airport Marriott and Los Angeles Airport Hilton Hotels - For additional information call (818)885-2578 V/TDD/Message;(818)885-4929 Fax; Email: LTM@CSUN.EDU.

Computer Technology for Individuals With Disabilities: Choosing The Appropriate Equipment To Maximize Function, March 29 & 30, 1996, Kluge Children Rehab & Research Center, Charlottesville, VA-This seminar is designed for rehabilitation and education professionals who want to develop or expand their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the utilization of computer technology by individuals with disabilities. The two-day seminar will present principles of assessment and intervention. For more information call (804) 982-5313 and reference course #CE96-734.

Supporting Children with Medical, Mobility, and Social Needs: Using Today's and Tomorrow's Technology, April 19, 1996, A.I. duPont Institute, Wilmington, Delaware. For additional information contact the Medical Education Office for a brochure at (302) 651-6750.

New Castle County ATRC Workshops

For more details or registration information, call the New Castle ATRC at 328-ATRC (Voice), 328-2905 (TDD), or 328-2796 (FAX).

AT and the Workplace - Attendees at this workshop will learn the many ways in which the workplace can be made accessible for people with disabilities. Equipment demonstrations will range from an electric stapler to a voice activated computer. Seating, ergonomics, and prevention of repetitive strain injuries will also be discussed.

DigiVoxTM Set-Up -This is an introductory course on basic DigiVoxTM programming and operation. Participants will become familiar with the DigiVoxTM hardware and software, learn how to program the DigiVoxTM, create DigiVoxTM overlays and become familiar with DigiVoxTM selection method options.

Introduction to AAC - This workshop will review what is involved in completing an AAC evaluation for individuals who are nonspeaking. Participants will gain information about low tech and high tech communication devices such as the Say-It-All, Macaw, Voice 160, DynaVoxTM, and System 2000. One case study will be presented.

Overview of Assistive Technology - This workshop will introduce eight areas of assistive technology with equipment demonstrations in aids for daily living (ADL) technology, AAC, seating and mobility, environmental control, assistive listening, aids for low vision, computer access, and adapted toys. The importance of high tech and low tech will be discussed.

Sign Language and Assistive Listening Devices - This workshop will provide training on the formation of 250-300 basic signs as well as an overview of amplification and alerting devices used in the home, school or workplace. Participants will also be introduced to augmentative and alternative communication systems available through the ATRC.

Surfing the Net - This workshop will introduce consumers to the Internet. Participants will become familiar with the World Wide Web, Usernet News groups, Gopher, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Internet E-mail. This workshop will offer a hands on opportunity and will be limited to 10 people.

USC1000 with Tongue Touch Keypad - Kymberly Bashaw, Product Marketing Specialist will help participants learn details on how nine pressure sensitive keys are activated by tongue movement inside the mouth to provide rapid access to an extensive range of electromechanical devices.

Kent County ATRC Workshops

For more details or registration information, call the Kent County ATRC at 739-6885 (Voice), 739-6886 (TDD), or 739-6887 (FAX).

Augmentative Communication: Everything that Talks - One of the most time consuming and difficult aspects of augmentative communication is vocabulary development. This workshop will outline considerations for vocabulary development using actual cases. Participants will be given the opportunity to program a sample abbreviated vocabulary into one of several electronic communication devices. Devices will include the Macaw, Dynavox, System 2000, and Say-It-All.

Seating, Positioning, and Wheeled Mobility - to be held at the Delaware Tech Terry Campus, Room 407-A. The presenters bring a wide range of expertise to this informative workshop. Topics will include the importance of wheeled mobility and proper seating and positioning system, types of mobility from manual wheelchairs to scooters, types of seating systems and their components, steps involved in evaluating a client for a wheelchair and seating systems, the ordering process and funding, safety and maintenance of wheelchairs, and client demonstration with a seating simulator.

Sussex County ATRC Workshops

For more details or registration information, call the Sussex Country ATRC at 856-7946 (Voice), 856-6714 (Voice or TDD), or 856-6990 (FAX).

Computer Access - Come and learn about all the options in using the standard keyboard and the mouse that are available. This workshop will demonstrate that people of all abilities can use the computer. Come and familiarize yourself with the adaptive technologies available.

Disabilities & AT - Attendees of this workshop will learn more about some impairments associated with a variety of disabilities (cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, CVA) and their characteristics. Topics include: low-cost and no-cost modifications to meet ADA standards, equipment demonstrations for independence, and recognizing the needs for more specialized therapeutic intervention.

Early Intervention and Adapted Toys - See the latest in software for early exploration, motor training, and evaluation and education for very young children (birth to 3 years old). Learn about different ways young children can use the computer. Participants will adapt a battery operated toy for use with a switch, and make their own switch as well. Everyone will leave with the toys and switches that they adapt as well as a variety of catalogs and resources. Fee $13 per person. Non-Delaware residents $33 per person.

Introduction to AAC - This workshop will review what is involved in completing an AAC evaluation for individuals who are nonspeaking. Participants will gain information about low tech and high tech communication devices such as the Say-It-All, Macaw, Voice 160, DynaVox TM, and System 2000. One case study will be presented.

Effective March 1, Delaware non-residents will be charged a fee of $20 (unless otherwise indicated) to attend DATI training activities.