Vol. 8, No. 1 Winter 2000	Previous Issues Subscribe to AT Messenger Download PDF Viewer
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Coming Attractions: DATI Trainings in the New Year

DATI kicks off its new training program in February. First on the schedule are intensive courses on AAC Devices from Prentke Romich. Trainings will be held over three consecutive days at the duPont Hospital for Children. Contact DATI at 1-800-870-DATI (in-state) or 302-651-6790 to register.

February 15: Unity

Unity is the language program available in all Prentke Romich communication devices (Vanguard, DeltaTalker, Liberator, etc.). There are several levels or versions of the program designed to meet the needs of individuals from preschool through adult. This seminar will focus on the vocabulary selection and organization of the Unity programs with special emphasis on implementation strategies. This training is recommended for all who are working with individuals using an AlphaTalker, Vanguard, AXS1600, DeltaTalker or Liberator as well as all professionals who do AAC evaluations or equipment recommendations. NOTE: For individuals who are only able to attend one day of training, understanding Unity is most important.

February 16: DeltaTalker

This training will focus on the device hardware. Participants will learn device operations that are specific to the DeltaTalker. Participants will learn to store, edit, and erase messages. They will learn to navigate menus and use functions, such as "wait-any-key" to store jokes. Other device features covered include saving memory to disk, access options (i.e. scanning, optical headpointing). NOTE: Participants planning to attend this seminar are strongly encouraged to attend the Unity Seminar.

February 17: Vanguard

This training will focus on the device hardware. Participants will learn device operations that are specific to the Vanguard, such as:

• Storing, editing, and erasing core messages
• Creating and modifying the activities
• Creating and modifying pages
• Navigating menus.

In addition to the Unity program, the Vanguard includes page based programs at 4, 8, and 15 locations that are appropriate for:

• very young children who are just learning to use an AAC system,
• individuals of any age who need larger targets for visual or access reasons,
• individuals of any age who are cognitively limited.

These programs, as well as ways to modify them, will be explored. NOTE: Participants planning to attend this seminar are strongly encouraged to attend the Unity Seminar.