Thursday, November 30, 2017

Assistive Technology Items

 
Happy Holidays
from the
South Carolina Assistive Technology Program!
 
 
Get your best holiday deal ever…our items are FREE!
Check out the available adult and pediatric items below.
Each item is linked to a website (if available) that provides additional details.
 
If you have questions or want to pick up an item,
please email me, Alli Upchurch, or call 803-935-5273.
 
Don’t see what you are looking for? Check out the AT Exchange!

 
 



 
 
 
 
Pediatric Wheelchair
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wooden Activity Chair
 
 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Reminder: AAIDD 2018 Annual Meeting Call for Papers

 

Reminder:
AAIDD 2018 Annual Meeting
Call for Papers
Closes Monday, November 27, 2017 at 11:59pm EST.

The 2018 AAIDD Annual Meeting
takes place from June 25-28, 2018 in St. Louis, MO.

You can submit your proposal here.
About the Conference 

We welcome all interested individuals to participate in the 142nd Annual Conference of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) - the oldest and most prestigious professional organization for those in the disability field. This meeting will provide content, strategies, and resources that will be invaluable for our diverse attendees. Whether you are an advocate, direct support professional, student, practitioner, manager, researcher, clinician, educator, or policymaker - AAIDD truly has something for everyone!

This is the premier opportunity to share your research, model programs, resources, emerging trends and practices from many areas including education, employment, health, caregiving, advocacy, positive behavior supports and much more!

This year's theme, Reaffirming Diversity and Inclusion, couldn't be timelier, as we reflect upon disability as a major constituent of a diverse population, and how diversity within the intellectual disability field should be acknowledged and celebrated. Furthermore, we will consider how inclusion, now more than ever, remains our overarching goal to help realize and recognize the potential of all people with disabilities. Creative proposals are sought that present research findings, report on innovative practices, and/or analyze public policies or practices. Whether or not your presentation reflects this theme - we welcome your submission to present with us in St. Louis!

What can the 2018 AAIDD Conference offer you?

AAIDD members have been leaders at the cutting edge of ground-breaking research, practice, and policy in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1876! We are the definitive membership organization and the authoritative source of information for those in the intellectual disability profession. So join your new AAIDD family and reconnect with trusted friends and colleagues, as together we will share and learn from:

- Thought-provoking plenary sessions, panel presentations, poster symposiums, and poster presentations.
- AAIDD Interest Networks and Chapter meetings, and many other opportunities for attendees meet each other.
- Fun social events and receptions with more informal opportunities to interact with luminaries in the field.
- Pre- and post-conference workshops that address relevant topics of interest in greater detail.

Students and Early Career Professionals - You Are Our Future!

The AAIDD Annual Meeting provides a unique opportunity to become more involved in the field, develop leadership skills, and network with people who share your professional passion. We encourage students and early career professionals to submit proposals. AAIDD Scholarships are available to support the participation of students and early career professionals. To be eligible for a potential scholarship, a student/early career professional must a) be the first author on a paper/poster proposal and b) indicate their proposal should be reviewed for a scholarship on the proposal submission form.

Proposal Formats

Individual Paper Presentation: Individuals or small groups of authors are encouraged to submit proposals for paper presentation whose content could be conveyed in 20-30 minutes (including question period). Among the paper presentation proposals accepted for inclusion in the program, AAIDD will group 3 paper presentations that are on a common topic or theme into one 90-minute concurrent session. AAIDD will assign a moderator to the paper presentations that will be combined into a concurrent session.

Poster Presentations and Reception: Individuals or groups of authors are encouraged to submit proposals for interactive poster presentations in which they can to discuss their work with conference participants. Poster proposals will also be peer-reviewed.

Poster Symposium: is a hybrid of poster and panel presentation style. Each symposium consist of an average of 10 posters where they have the opportunity to do a 3-5 minute verbal presentation about their posters.

Full Panel Presentation: Small groups of authors are encouraged to submit 3 distinct but thematically linked presentation proposals of 30 minutes each (including question period). Panel presentations will be reviewed as a group presentation. AAIDD will assign a moderator to each concurrent session.

For more information and instructions to submit a proposal,
please click here.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Free Assistive Technology Workshop

 Augmented Reality: 
Let's create a world within our world!


Date: January 10, 2018
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Presenter: Elizabeth Moore
Cost: FREE
Location: Poplar Building Conference Room, 8301 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203



What is augmented reality? How can I use augmented reality with my students or child? Is it complicated? Come explore how using augmented reality to integrate digital information into your existing environment can make your classroom or home more accessible and fun. We will discuss what augmented reality is, explore some examples of augmented reality, and create an augmented reality during this session.


Elizabeth Moore has worked in South Carolina schools for more than a decade. After earning her B.A. from USC and her MLA from Converse College, she has worked as an instructional technology specialist and has integrated instructional technology and assistive technology into the curriculum and the lives of students. Now Elizabeth is an Assistive Technology Specialist for the Office of Special Education Services at the South Carolina Department of Education where she serves students with disabilities who have assistive technology needs throughout the state.


Free Assistive Technology Webinars




Free Webinars -  Adults

Virtual Panel: How Persons with Disabilities Use the Web from Deque
Thursday, November 30th, 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern

Staying Organized at Work: Tech. Tools for Task Management & Focus from PACER
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 — 4pm Pacific, 7pm Eastern

Inclusive PDFs by Design from NCAEM
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern

 Free Webinars -  K-12 Educators & Parents

Cortical Visual Impairment: Assessment, Implications, and Adaptations for Successful AAC Use from AbleNet
November 30, 2017, at 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern

AAC Implementation Plans: Preparing for Successful Communication from CTD
December 5, 2017 at 1pm Pacific, 4:00pm Eastern

Practical Uses of QIAT State, Regional and Local Programs using QIAT to Improve and Sustain AT Service Delivery from AbleNet
December 6, 2017, 9am Pacific, 12pm Eastern

AT to Support Children’s Sensory and Behavior Development from PACER
Thursday, December 7, 2017 — 9am Pacific, 12pm Eastern (90 min.)

Giving Instant Feedback to Disabled Students with Technology to Create Engagement and Motivation from CTD
December 7, 2017 at 1pm Pacific, 4:00pm Eastern

Use Audio & Video to Engage Students and Promote UDL from CTD
December 13, 2017 at 1pm Pacific, 4:00pm Eastern

SETC webinars are at 3:30pm Pacific, 6:30pm Eastern, except one as noted.
December 5, 2017 Accessibility and Early Learning Apps
December 6, 2017 Intro to Microsoft OneNote & Learning Tools in OneNote/Word
December 7, 2017  Adapting Toys
December 11, 2017  AAC for Students with Multiple Disabilities
December 12, 2017 Adapting Off the Shelf Games
 
Recently Archived

School Districts Using QIAT to Improve AT Services and AT Service Improvement through Collaboration with Families & Advocates from AbleNet are the predecessors to the AbleNet session on Dec. 6th.

Innovative Ideas for Ensuring Your Emergency Operations Plans Are Inclusive
from the ADA National Network

Is Your State, District, or School Website Accessible? from NCAEM

Friday, November 17, 2017

Checkout TASC’s November Transition Newsletter

 
Happy Thanksgiving!
 
Read further to learn more about
upcoming transition news & events.
 
We hope everyone has a restful holiday!
 
 
 
 
Click here to go to the
Save the dates
for the upcoming events
in February!
 
http://www.able-sc.org/myf/?mc_cid=7dc660669a&mc_eid=31d1c0056a
 
 


Thursday, November 16, 2017

#GivingTuesday is November 28!



Please Support
Able SC
on #GivingTuesday



Donations made to Able SC on #GivingTuesday will directly benefit our advocacy efforts to increase access and independence for South Carolinians with Disabilities

 

When you give to Able SC, let us know by using the hashtag #IGiveToAbleSC.

Able SC joined the #GivingTuesday movement to further support its mission of creating greater access and opportunities for independence through empowering individuals with disabilities and promoting community inclusion.  Able SC invites community members to help pave the path to disability rights through #GivingTuesday! Join us November 28, 2017!