Tobii ATI Communication Products Demonstration
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Time: 10:00am – Noon
Presenters: Betsy Walker, MS SLP, Tobii, ATI Representative and
Wayne Jones, Regional Sales Consultant
Location: SC Assistive Technology Resource Center, Columbia, SC Cost: Free!
See the newest Sono Suite Product, Sono Flex, a symbol vocabulary that fits perfectly between Tobii Sono Primo and Sono Lexis. The iPad and iPhone application for Sono Flex will also be shown and discussed. In addition, Tobii Communicator 4.6 is here! They will be showing the new features and interface of Communicator 4.6.
Adapted Art Make ’n Take
Date: Friday, October 14, 2011 Time: 9:00am – 11:30am Presenters: Val Gioia, Assistive Technology Specialist, SC Department of Education and Carol Page, Program Director, SC Assistive Technology Program Location: SC Assistive Technology Resource Center, Columbia, SC Cost: $10
Art activities are difficult for some students because of limited mobility, poor fine and gross motor skills, difficulty with sensory integration, and visual impairments. These issues will be addressed and various solutions demonstrated that can be used by teachers and parents. Participants will build various art tools that target gross and fine motor skills, tactile stimulation, eye-hand coordination, and switch access. All materials will be supplied for this workshop and participants will take their projects home. This workshop has a maximum of 15 participants.
Music Make ’n Take
Date: Friday, October 14, 2011 Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm Presenters: Ally Trotter, Director/Licensed Educator, Kindermusik by Ally and Carol Page, Program Director, SC Assistive Technology Program Location: SC Assistive Technology Resource Center, Columbia, SC Cost: $10
Participating in music activities is difficult for some students because of limited mobility, poor fine and gross motor skills, difficulty with sensory integration, and visual impairments. Examples of how to create musical instruments using common objects around the home or classroom will be demonstrated. The fundamentals of appropriately selecting and the functional use of various music instruments will be reviewed. The workshop will conclude with a make-and-take opportunity for participants to choose from different projects to construct and then take the finished project(s) home. This workshop has a maximum of 15 participants.
Supporting Struggling Readers and Writers
Dates and Locations:
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Charleston
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 in Columbia
Thursday, October 28, 2011 in Greenville Time: 9:00am - 2:15pm Presenters: Dave Butler, Senior Educational Support Specialist, Don Johnston Incorporated and Kris Killough, SE Market Development Manager, Care Innovations Cost: Free!
A deli lunch will be provided by Care Innovations.
This workshop will review assistive technology tools for students with dyslexia, autism, dysgraphia, Down syndrome and other diverse physical and learning disabilities. How digital text can help individuals overcome barriers to academic and social opportunities will be discussed. Proven tools and resources will be explored including the Start-to-Finish Publishing Series and Read:OutLoud®. The afternoon will cover ways to meet the needs of struggling writers by exploring a variety of technology tools including Co:Writer and Write:Outloud. Free sources for activities, templates, lesson plans and ready-made files will be shared to help you quickly integrate Don Johnston products into your classroom for more literacy learning success! This workshop has a maximum of 15 participants.
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