Friday, March 06, 2015
Free Trainings Sponsored by the AT Coalition
Free Webinars - Younger Children
Free Webinars - K-12 & Adults
Switch Assessment, Part 2: for those w/increased muscle tone from AbleNet
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 9am Pacific, Noon Eastern
Free & Low-cost Strategies to Improve Reading and Writing- Tweetchat from CTD
Tuesday, March 10 at 5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern
Examining Your School's AT Service Design: Session 1 from AbleNet
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 9:30am Pacific, 12:30pm Eastern
The Top 5 iPad apps for Struggling Readers and Writers from CTD
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 1pm Pacific, 4:00pm Eastern
What Is Speech Recognition Software, How It Is Used, and What You Should Know about When Authoring Web Content - from the ADA Centers
Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 11:30am Pacific, 2:30pm Eastern
AEM (Accessible Educational Materials) in the IEP from NCAEM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 1:30pm Pacific, 4:30pm Eastern
Voices in AAC Apps: What Are the Options...? from AbleNet
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern (30 min.)
Personalized Learning with Assistive Technology from PACER
Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 4:30pm Pacific, 7:30pm Eastern
Connecting All People to "Places:" Content and Design Considerations for App Accessibility - from the ADA Centers
Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 11:30am Pacific, 2:30pm Eastern
K-12 Teachers may also want to look at the 16 other webinars from the Special Ed. Technology Center in WA, mainly held at 3:30 PM Pacific, 6:30 PM Eastern. Topics: joystick & switch access for iPads, Fast ForWord, adapted books, AAC, etc.
Switch Assessment, Part 2: for those w/increased muscle tone from AbleNet
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 9am Pacific, Noon Eastern
Free & Low-cost Strategies to Improve Reading and Writing- Tweetchat from CTD
Tuesday, March 10 at 5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern
Examining Your School's AT Service Design: Session 1 from AbleNet
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 9:30am Pacific, 12:30pm Eastern
The Top 5 iPad apps for Struggling Readers and Writers from CTD
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 1pm Pacific, 4:00pm Eastern
What Is Speech Recognition Software, How It Is Used, and What You Should Know about When Authoring Web Content - from the ADA Centers
Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 11:30am Pacific, 2:30pm Eastern
AEM (Accessible Educational Materials) in the IEP from NCAEM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 1:30pm Pacific, 4:30pm Eastern
Voices in AAC Apps: What Are the Options...? from AbleNet
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern (30 min.)
Personalized Learning with Assistive Technology from PACER
Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 4:30pm Pacific, 7:30pm Eastern
Connecting All People to "Places:" Content and Design Considerations for App Accessibility - from the ADA Centers
Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 11:30am Pacific, 2:30pm Eastern
K-12 Teachers may also want to look at the 16 other webinars from the Special Ed. Technology Center in WA, mainly held at 3:30 PM Pacific, 6:30 PM Eastern. Topics: joystick & switch access for iPads, Fast ForWord, adapted books, AAC, etc.
Thursday, March 05, 2015
Accessible Technology Webinar Series Session 2015
The Great Lakes ADA Center in collaboration with the ADA National Network is pleased to announce the March 19, 2015 Accessible Technology Webinar Series Session:
Title: "What is speech recognition software, how it is used, and what you should know about when authoring web content"
This presentation will describe what speech recognition is and the people who use and benefit from speech recognition. It will cover what is available on different platforms such as Windows, Mac, and mobile platforms. Sample demonstration of speech recognition will be provided and a review of designing websites for use with speech recognition will be provided. This review will include what to know about speech recognition and the Accessible Rich Internet Applications Specification (ARIA). Follow-up resources will also be provided and questions will be taken.
Presenter: Jonathan Avila, Chief Accessibility Officer, SSB
Time: 2:00-3:30PM ET
Cost: Free
Registration is available on-line at: http://www.ada-audio.org/
Format: The webinar will be held using the Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing System v 12.6 Real-time captioning will be provided via the webinar platform. Audio is delivered via the webinar platform or telephone connection.
Questions?: Call 877-232-1990 V/TTY M-F 8-5pm CT or email at webinars@ada-audio.org
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
Monthly Workshops Offered at the SC Autism Society
All workshops will be held at the SC Autism Society
806 12th Street West Columbia
10:00 AM Until Noon
Space is limited
Register by calling Delilah at 750 6988 ext 108 or email iandr@scautism.org
| Thursday, March 19th | Visual Supports in the Home and School Environment | Visual supports are crucial to children with autism. They help them to break down tasks into small steps, know what is expected of them, know what to do and how to do it, and to help alleviate anxiety that comes from not knowing what to expect. A student with autism needs structure and visual support that can help them in many ways. In this workshop, we will demonstrate many wonderful free or low cost materials and resources that can be used for scheduling, task analysis and behavioral modification. | |
| Thursday, April 23rd | How do I read my child’d IEP? Important factors that all parents should know. | IEP meetings can be overwhelming to say the least. In this workshop, we will go over IEP’s and show you exactly what you need to know when you attend these meetings. Crucial elements of the IEP will be discussed to ensure that your child is getting the services that they need. | |
| Thursday, May 28th | Adolescents and Sexuality; Resources that can help | All individuals experience sexual urges and some students need help with learning how to deal with these feeling when they start. In this workshop, we will go over how to deal with your sexuality for males and females, personal hygiene, and birth control. We will also demonstrate various texts and websites that can help your adolescent child better deal with their sexuality. | |
| Thursday, July 30th | Sensory Integration – How Can I Help My Child? | The majority of students with autism have Sensory Processing Disorder. Students can be hypersensitive or hyposensitive to certain sights, sounds, smells and especially noises. This disorder can interfere with everything in the child’s life. We will discuss what this disorder is and how we can help to desensitize children who experience problems in this area and how exercise and movements is vital to calm and relaxed to they can attend to various tasks. We will demonstrate items that can help students in these areas and discuss books that can help educators’ and parents to learn more about SPD. | |
| Thursday, August, 27th | Creating Social Stories | Since students with ASD are extremely visual, social stores can help alleviate difficult behaviors, anxiety, stress and the unknown. In this workshop, we will discuss how to create a social story and we will also go over free and low-cost resources where you can find social stories that are premade. Bring your own computer or iPad if available. | |
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
Resources To Help Families With Autism
Columbia (WLTX) Sandi Bretten has been blessed with two wonderful boys... who happen to have autism.
"Some children with autism are brillant and some children like mine are learning disabled. Some children have splinter skills, " said Bretten.
Those with autism can have varying degrees of difficulty in a multitude of areas, like speech, learning and sensory and social skills.
"Chase is an amazing musician. My son Julian was reading at a third grade level when he was three years old but can barely string three or four words together in a sentence", said Bretten.
But one of the problems a 2012 study confirmed and that many parents already knew, wandering by children with autism is common. It's dangerous and puts tremendous stress on families.
To read this story in full & to read tips to help prevent wandering and wandering-related incidents please visit: http://www.wltx.com/story/life/2015/02/25/resources-to-help-families-with-autism/24028797/
To access the CDR Library: http://uscm.med.sc.edu/CDR/index.asp
Thursday, February 26, 2015
SC Autism Society: Mini Update
 From The SC Autism Society President: |
| Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month may not arrive until April, but the staff at the South Carolina Autism Society is busy planning many opportunities for families and professionals to learn, advocate, and just have fun in the coming months. We are busy planning Disability Advocacy Day at the South Carolina Statehouse on Wednesday, March 4th. Whether you can get to Columbia or not, please take a moment to contact your State Legislators to share your thoughts and needs regarding autism. This is a great opportunity to talk to them about the need for the expansion of Ryan’s Law, thank them for maintaining funding for critical services and expanding ABA services through Medicaid, or simply sharing your own family story. Our April events kick off with our annual Strides for Autism event in the Upstate on Saturday, April 11th. Come out for a fun morning with other families affected by autism! We will have a walk, music, and lots of fun family activities. On Friday, April 17th, we are excited to have one of the foremost presenters on autism and social skills, Jed Baker, PhD, at our Annual Conference. Dr. Baker will talk to us about “Preparing for Life”, and how we can start preparing for transition now. We have been busy working with partner organizations to bring Wings for Autism to the Columbia Airport on Saturday, April 18th. This is a chance for individuals with autism to “practice” getting through the airport, going through security, and boarding the plane. We hope to partner with other airports to bring this event to different locations throughout the state. Finally, we will extend our awareness and acceptance efforts in to May when we hold our Strides for Autism event in the Midlands on Saturday, May 2nd. We are excited to be moving the event to Saluda Shoals Park in Irmo this year! Please contact us if you have questions, need assistance, or would like to get further involved. Our main number is 803-750-6988, or visit our website at scautism.org. Sincerely, |
| Kim Thomas, President & CEO South Carolina Autism Society |
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Wings for Autism is Coming to Columbia!
We all look forward to taking vacations and visiting family and friends. These experiences create lifelong memories and strengthen the important relationships in our lives. However, for many people with autism and other intellectual/developmental disabilities, the experience of air travel can be overwhelming and difficult, making these trips seem impossible.
Wings for Autism® program is an airport rehearsal program specifically designed for individuals on the autism spectrum, people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. The program gives families the chance to experience the process of taking a flight. Families arrive at the airport, check in at the ticket counter and receive their boarding pass, go through TSA security, and board a plane.
The original program was designed for a family that had a negative experience while attempting to travel. Their story prompted the Charles River Center (CRC), a local Chapter of The Arc, to reach out to other families to understand their experiences with air travel. CRC learned that hundreds of individuals with autism and their families in the greater Boston area were interested in participating in an air travel training program, and as a result designed the Wings for Autism program with the Massachusetts Port Authority Boston Logan International Airport.
We are delighted to bring Wings for Autism to the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) on Saturday, April 18, 2015, and we would like to extend an invitation to you to join us. There is no registration cost but families are responsible for paying their own costs to travel to and from the airport. Space is limited. The South Carolina Autism Society is partnering with several organizations to bring this exciting program to South Carolina. We hope to schedule additional events at other South Carolina airports in the future.
Click here for additional information and to register for this event!
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
NEDAwareness Week 2015
Get Involved in NEDAwareness Week!
NEDAwareness Week 2015 kicked off on Sunday, February 22nd and there are so many ways to get involved! In addition to online events happening every day, there are many live events taking place in your area.
Check out these events in South Carolina:
- Hope in Recovery: Panel Presentation
- “How To Manage Serious Mental Illness and Eating Disorders in Schools”
- Affirmation Workshop – Turning Negative Thoughts into Positive Statements
- Dads – How to Help Improve Your Son or Daughter’s Body Image and Overall Self-Esteem
- Mother / Daughter Yoga Practice, Sponsored by YogaLicious / Hub-Bub
- Inner Beauty / Healthy Body Image Workshop
- Free Peer-Led Eating Disorder Support Group for Students Ages 18 and up
- Eating Disorder Prevention Workshop for College Students
- And many more events!
To access the CDR Library: http://uscm.med.sc.edu/CDR/index.asp
Monday, February 23, 2015
Brain Injury Association of SC Annual Golf Tournament
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SC Autism Society Annual Conference 2015
Jed Baker, Ph.D. is the director of the Social Skills Training Project, a private organization, serving individuals with autism and social communication problems. He is on the professional advisory board of Autism Today, ASPEN, ANSWER, YAI, the Kelberman Center and several other autism organizations. In addition, he writes, lectures, and provides training internationally on the topic of social skills training and managing challenging behaviors. He is an award-winning author of five books.
His presentation is titled, “Preparing for Real Life: Harnessing Strengths, Overcoming Obstacles and Learning Relevant Skills” and reviews some of the key predictors of successful adult outcomes among students with special needs, including the awareness of strengths and challenges, perseverance, learning skills to accomplish realistic goals, and preventing disruptive behaviors. The second part of the presentation details effective social skill training strategies for all individuals and reviews some common skill needs for young adults, including the realm of sexuality and dating.
Limited Scholarships are available for parents and self-advocates. Click here to apply.
| Annual Conference, Friday, April 17, 2015Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Location: Saluda Shoals 5605 Bush River Road, Irmo, SC 29212 Cost: $50 per person |
For additional questions, please email scas@scautism.org, or call 803-750-6988.
Click here to Register for this Conference
Friday, February 20, 2015
Mapping Your Future
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Sessions Include:
- Empowering Yourself for Independence (Student Session)
- Empowering Your Child as a ‘Parent’ and an ‘Ally”
- Student Led IEPs
- Legal Rights
- SCVRD Transition & Benefit Planning
- Life after High School: College, Employment, and Community Life
- Mapping Your Future
Guest Speakers:
- Family Connection of South Carolina
- EQUIP
- Pro Parents
- I’m Determined Project
- And many more!
For more information please call 800-681-6805
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Assessment and Curriculum Integration Strategies for Students with Multiple Disabilities
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2015
Time: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Location:
Collaborative Training Center
Midlands Center
8301 Farrow Road
Columbia, SC
Time: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Location:
Collaborative Training Center
Midlands Center
8301 Farrow Road
Columbia, SC
Description: Participants will explore assessment tools and strategies used to identify needs of students with complex communication and multiple access challenges. Strategies for integrating technology as a vehicle to access and succeed within the curriculum will be shared. Participants will also be introduced to AbleNet’s AT Support Service, a year-long program of virtual assistance to help educators meet the needs of identified students.
- Morning Session (9:00 – 11:30)
*Assessment 101: AT Solutions for Our Most Challenged Students
Participants will explore assessment tools and strategies used to identify possible solutions that students with complex communication and curriculum access needs require to be active participants in the school environment. - Afternoon Session (1:00 – 3:30)
*Increasing the Potential for Success and Demonstrating Progress
Participants will be introduced to research-based and common-core-aligned curriculum, appropriate for students with significant disabilities. Strategies that integrate technology as a vehicle to access and succeed within the curriculum will be noted. - *Additional Support Required?
An introduction to AbleNet’s AT Support Service, a year-long program of virtual assistance to help educators meet the needs of identified students will also be discussed, as applicable.
Cost: Free, but pre-registration is required.
To register for this workshop:
- Complete the Assessment and Curriculum Integration Strategies online registration form.
- For questions about registration, call Will McCain at (803) 935-5004 or Lydia Durham at (803) 935-5263 or 800-915-4522.
SC NEDA Walk 2015
The Columbia, SC NEDA Walk is this Saturday, February 21st at 1:00PM! Join us in forming a community of those supporting friends and family in the fight against eating disorders!
NEDA Walks build a sense of community, hope and belonging. We think that’s pretty special and we’re looking forward to seeing you there.
If you haven't already, you can register online at
Walk InformationWalk: Columbia, SC NEDA WalkDate: Saturday, February 21st, 2015Location: Carolina Children's HomeWalk Coordinator: Karen McMullenContact Email: Karen.McMullen@uscmed.sc.edu
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Assessment and Curriculum Integration Strategies for Students with Multiple Disabilities
Description: Participants will explore assessment tools and strategies used to identify needs of students with complex communication and multiple access challenges. Strategies for integrating technology as a vehicle to access and succeed within the curriculum will be shared. Participants will also be introduced to AbleNet’s AT Support Service, a year-long program of virtual assistance to help educators meet the needs of identified students.
Time: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Location:Collaborative Training CenterMidlands Center8301 Farrow RoadColumbia, SC
To register for this workshop: Complete the Assessment and Curriculum Integration Strategies online registration form.
For questions about registration, call Will McCain at (803) 935-5004 or Lydia Durham at (803) 935-5263 or 800-915-4522.
To access the CDR Library: http://uscm.med.sc.edu/CDR/index.asp
Monday, February 16, 2015
NEDA WALK: Save a life.
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Friday, February 13, 2015
Able South Carolina: Developing Healthy Relationships
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Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Stress & Anxiety Following TBI Webinar
The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and TBI (DCoE) will host a webinar on February 12th as part of its monthly webinar series.
Stress and Anxiety Following TBI
When: Thurs., Feb. 12, 2015
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Describe the complex interaction between the effects of stress and anxiety during the recovery course of TBI.
Examine and select strategies for treating co-morbid symptoms with the core symptoms of TBI.
Discuss the integration of evidence-based practices into the assessment of stress and anxiety following TBI.
Current research notes when injury or stress occurs, behavior reinforces the optimal biological conditions of survival. Similarly, when a brain injury occurs on the battlefield, the injured service member may experience both a TBI and a stress or fear response. If the threat or anxiety becomes overwhelming, the service member may revert to protective modes, including exacerbation of posttraumatic stress disorder, family conflict, alcohol or substance abuse, or other maladaptive reactions. The discussion will include a variety of evidence-based assessments and treatment strategies related to stress and anxiety following TBI.
For more information about DCoE’s monthly webinar series, please visit http://www.dcoe.mil/Training/
Describe the complex interaction between the effects of stress and anxiety during the recovery course of TBI.
Examine and select strategies for treating co-morbid symptoms with the core symptoms of TBI.
Discuss the integration of evidence-based practices into the assessment of stress and anxiety following TBI.
Current research notes when injury or stress occurs, behavior reinforces the optimal biological conditions of survival. Similarly, when a brain injury occurs on the battlefield, the injured service member may experience both a TBI and a stress or fear response. If the threat or anxiety becomes overwhelming, the service member may revert to protective modes, including exacerbation of posttraumatic stress disorder, family conflict, alcohol or substance abuse, or other maladaptive reactions. The discussion will include a variety of evidence-based assessments and treatment strategies related to stress and anxiety following TBI.
For more information about DCoE’s monthly webinar series, please visit http://www.dcoe.mil/Training/
Friday, February 06, 2015
Thursday, February 05, 2015
Save The Date!
Save The Date for the 2015 Advocacy Day for Access & Independence. The day’s events will feature disability advocate speakers, a rally, and the opportunity for community members to meet with lawmakers. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act, so it’s more important than ever to come together to promote change in South Carolina!
Registration will open March 1st.
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
Hearing Help for Public Places Program
"What Everyone Who Serves the Public Should Know About Hearing Loss and Hearing Loops"
When: February 23rd and repeated February 24th
Time: Begins at 9:00 AM and concludes after lunch at 1:30 PM
Where: 311 West Main Street, Lexington, SC at the Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitor Center
Speaker: Dr. Juliëtte Sterkens, an audiologist and spokesperson for HLAA relating to hearing loops
Cost: $12 to cover the cost of lunch and refreshments
Each workshop is limited to 35 participants.
Dr. Juliëtte Sterkens, the HLAA National Loop Advocate will be in your "neck of the woods" as the featured speaker at a special half-day symposium on Feb. 23 with an encore performance on Feb. 24. For those of you who have seen Dr, Sterkens speak, this event offers you a rare treat and opportunity to gain new invaluable insights on how the hearing loop is changing our lives and how to promote it in your community.
This program is sponsored by the Lexington Sertoma Club and other organizations (including HLAA).
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