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February 6, 2015











ATIA Education Webinars in February  

UDE: Universal Design for Employment
February 12, 2015
Join us as we discuss how to utilize the UDL framework as the foundation to apply the same principles during transition and on into the employment sector. While businesses and people with disabilities sometimes encounter serious challenges as they seek to implement inclusion strategies, as AT practitioners we can assist to overcome those hurdles with robust and creative practices. During this session, we will highlight successful strategies and give real-life examples that can be implemented by businesses of all sizes to create a more inclusive workplace. We will explore the three areas of UDL: Multiple Means of Engagement, Representation, and

Action and Expression and provide practical examples for workplace accommodation solutions. These examples will fall across the technology continuum: from no-tech strategies to low tech to high tech solutions. 

Read more about UDE: Universal Design for Employment.

When:
Thursday, February 12, 3:30-4:30 EDT
Speakers:
Mike Marotta, AT Specialist, Consultant AT/Edtech
Mystie Rail Executive Director Assistive Technology of Alaska
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Fifty Ways to Extend Literacy Experiences with
Everyday Technologies
February 18, 2015  
Developing multi-modal materials to introduce or extend literacy experiences sets the stage for literacy success. Alternative ways to organize, display and arrange, interact and respond to information produces greater understanding of concepts. As a complement to books, theme-related materials can be centered on specific competencies such as self-help, social skills, fine motor, gross motor, emotional, early math/literacy, categorization/matching, etc. Scaffolds created or displayed with "everyday technologies" such as mobile technology, commonly used software, web-based tools, and classroom manipulatives provide a multitude of creative opportunities in which learners can thrive.

Read more about Fifty Ways to Extend Literacy Experiences with Everyday Technologies.

When:
Thursday, February 18, 3:30-5:00 EDT
Speakers:
Judith Schoonover, Assistive Technology Specialist, Loudoun County Public Schools
Sally Norton-Darr Assistive, Technology Specialist Loudoun County Public Schools
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Awesome New iPAD Adaptations Accessories, and Resources
February 26, 2015
The iPad continues to evolve along with new adaptations and accessories to promote independence and maximum productivity for individuals with disabilities. This webinar will discuss and demonstrate over 50 new adaptations, accessories, and resources for finding, selecting, and evaluating new apps.

Read more about Awesome New iPAD Adaptations Accessories, and Resources.

When:
Thursday, February 26, 3:30-5:00 EDT
Speaker:
Therese Willkomm, Director of ATinNH, University of New Hampshire
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