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ClaroPDF is a speaking, accessible, professional and user-friendly PDF viewer, reader and annotator for ClaroPDF and is available for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.
ClaroPDF is designed as an accessible productivity, reading and study PDF tool for all. View text PDF files and listen to them with a human-quality voice and synchronized highlighting. Annotate and mark up text or image PDF files with full compatibility with other popular PDF apps and programs in Windows and Mac.

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Getting Creative with Assistive Technology and the Common Core State Standards

In this workshop, we will look at the Common Core Standards and how they can be accessed using various assistive technologies.  We will talk about the Common Core Connectors which will replace the current Extended Standards for students with intellectual disabilities and we will demonstrate various digital books websites that can supplement your district’s curriculum as well as look at resources that will assist you in differentiating the curriculum for the students in your classroom.

Date: October 23, 2013
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: Lancaster Adult Education Center, 610 East Meeting Street, Lancaster, SC  29720  843-661-1815

To register for this workshop: Contact Valeska Gioia at vgioia@ed.sc.gov

To see a listing of other assistive technology workshops, go to the Assistive Technology Training page. http://www.sc.edu/scatp/trainingschedule.html

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Learn about Tobii’s newest communication products, the Tobii I-Series and the Tobii Tablet. This workshop will provide an overview of the features and design of the New Tobii I-Series and Tobii Tablet. The I-Series devices let you take and share photos, surf the web, play games, access regular computer applications and control the environment around you. These are the most advanced purpose-built speech-generating device for those with communications challenges.

Cost:  Free, but pre-registration is required.
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Time: 9:00am -11:00am
Location: Poplar Conference Room, Midlands Center, 8301 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC
To register for this workshop:  Complete the Tobii Products Mini Workshop online registration form http://www.sc.edu/scatp/forms/trainingregform_10-27-13.html
For questions, call Will McCain at (803) 935-5004 or Lydia Durham at (803) 935-5263 or 800-915-4522.

To see other workshops that are offered, please go to the SC Assistive Technology training page http://www.sc.edu/scatp/trainingschedule.html.

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ProParents Workshop

Individualized Education Program Workshop

Colleton County DDSN

728 Hiers Corner Road

Walterboro, SC

10/18/2013

10:00am-12:00pm

Contact: Kim Preston, PRO-Parents

Region 1 Education Coordinator

To Register call 1-800-759-4776 or 803-772-5688

Is Your Child a Target of Bullying Workshop

Colleton County DDSN

728 Hiers Corner Road

Walterboro, SC

10/18/2013

1:00pm-3:00pm

Contact: Kim Preston, PRO-Parents

Region 1 Education Coordinator

To Register call 1-800-759-4776 or 803-772-5688

Transition Into Special Education – Moving from IFSP to IEP Workshop

Jasper County DSS Office

10908 N. Jacob Smart Boulevard

Ridgeland, SC

10/24/2013

6:00pm-7:30pm

Contact: Kim Preston, PRO-Parents

Region 1 Education Coordinator

To Register call 1-800-759-4776 or 803-772-5688

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AAC Language Lab: Unlocking the Door to the Room of Possibility

The AAC Language Lab is a comprehensive web resource designed to support language development and promote communication through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). While continuing to support clinical practice, the NEW AAC Language Lab provides tools that reach beyond clinical environments to support communication and language development at school, work, and home. A “Let’s Talk AAC” blog features tips on implementation, AAC success stories, and real-life stories from AAC Communicators in Action. 

One of these real-life stories on the "Let's Talk AAC" blog sees Laura Kane ask the question "when is an argument with your son cause for celebration? She answers, "when your son is a 4-year-old with autism who has never spoken a word in his life!" To read this insightful and inspiring blog post visit https://aaclanguagelab.com/blog/unlocking-the-door-to-the-room-of-possibility.

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Microsoft Accessibility Workshop

Educators are often faced with the challenge of cutting costs while providing high-quality accommodations. In this workshop, you will learn to personalize a PC using built-in accessibility features that already exist in the Windows Operating system. We will go over various accessibility features found in the Ease of Access program such as Speech Recognition, Narrator, Magnifier, and On-Screen Keyboard. The session will include instruction for identifying what built-in features would be appropriate for a user’s specific need.

Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Time:  9:00am – 11:00am OR 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: SC Assistive Technology Resource Center
Poplar Building, Midlands Center
8301 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC

Cost: Free, but pre-registration is required.
To register: Complete the Microsoft Accessibility online registration form<http://www.sc.edu/scatp/forms/trainingregform_ww_10-16-13.html>. Choose morning or afternoon.
For questions, call Will McCain at (803) 935-5004 or Lydia Durham at (803) 935-5263 or 800-915-4522.

To see other workshops that are offered, please go to the SC Assistive Technology training page http://www.sc.edu/scatp/trainingschedule.html

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Do you own a business and have a spinal cord injury?

Do you know of someone who is self-employed? Owns a restaurant or store? Is a crafter or artist? Provides a service on a freelance basis? Sells products through home demonstration parties?
If you answered “YES!” to any of the above questions, then he or she may be interested in the South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association’s
brand new program: Stonemark Station.

Stonemark Station is the association’s program to promote business enterprises of individuals with spinal cord injuries. The goal of the program is to provide financial opportunities for self-employed individuals by offering free-of-charge promotion of their products and/or services through the association’s website and Facebook page.

It’s easy to do, just complete and submit the Stonemark Station form to the association. Upon submission, the form will be reviewed by association staff, who may contact them for additional information or clarification if necessary. Once that review is complete, their listing will be posted on the new Stonemark Station tab on the website. Click here http://www.scspinalcord.org/sites/default/files/Business%20Form.pdf the Stonemark Station form.

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Social Media Networks: Enhancing Community Engagement Amongst People with Disabilities

Social Media Networks: 

Enhancing Community Engagement Amongst People with Disabilities

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

5 AM Pacific, 8 AM Eastern

The most commonly used social media platforms and the most appropriate sites for users will be identified and discussed. Specifics about what to expect from social media for people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) will be explored, as well as the growing use of social media on mobile devices. Concerns about identity theft and personal information safety/protection will be addressed. Other discussion topics will include details on blogging/storytelling - to blog, or not to blog? - along with  some important “do's and don'ts” for social media. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

 

 

Lisa Lehmann has been active in both self-advocacy and systemic   advocacy in her native Australia for more than 15 years. Born with juvenile arthritis, Lisa became non-verbal at the age of 13 from the result of a stroke. Today she is a self-described social justice change agent, with a focus on ensuring that everyone’s “voice” is heard and valued. Lisa is a proficient user of social media and has experienced firsthand how effective it can be in connecting and engaging, by creating a “level playing field”. 

 

The webinar will be repeated on 10/21/13 at 8 PM Pacific, 11PM Eastern.

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Able South Carolina Mock Interviews

On Wednesday, October 16, 2013, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Able South Carolina will be offering the opportunity to make your dreams achievable by practicing and developing interview skills.To RSVP and sign up for a mock interview time, please contact 803-779-5121; extension 126, Toll Free: 800-681-6805, TTY: 803-779-0949, or by e-mail: dtempio@able-sc.org 

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Spotlight on new additions to the CDR Library

Baby Signing Time!  
“The first in the Signing Time! series. Cousins Alex Brown (who can hear) and Leah Coleman (who is deaf)invites babies and children of all ages to "Come sign with us!" My first Signs presents 18 basic American Sign Language (ASL) signs to your family in a fun and memorable way. It's Signing
Time: My First Signs - ASL signs you can use everyday!”

Signing Time! My First Signs.
“The Baby Signing Time Series combines clever songs, animation, and real signing babies - all age two and under - to make signing easy and fun. Baby Signing Time is a great first step into signing. Or, add Baby Signing Time to your existing Signing Time collection for more reinforcement for those beginning signs and additional songs. Created specifically for babies as young as 3 months old up to 3 years, yet fun for the whole family!”

Signing Time! Songs.
“This music CD's feature all the original songs from Signing Times. As a special bonus, we've included instrumental ‘sing-along’ versions of each song. Now you can sing, dance and enjoy all the fun when you’re not watching Signing Time! ”

 

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Library of Congress Braille and Talking Book Program Releases Book Download App through Apple

People who are blind, visually impaired or have a physical disability may now download audio and Braille books to their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, if they are registered at the South Carolina’s Talking Book Services Library for the Library of Congress free library service.

The Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) Mobile app is now available through the Apple App Store. The app, which is free, allows readers to download audio and Braille books from their National Library Service (NLS) BARD accounts. Access to BARD is provided through local cooperating libraries. BARD contains nearly 50,000 books, magazines and music scores in audio and Braille formats, with new selections added daily.

Eligible users in South Carolina may even find the free Braille and talking-book program more attractive.
Please contact the South Carolina Talking Book Services Library at 1-800-922-7818 to learn more about this program.

Read more at http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/library-of-congress-braille-and-talking-book-program-releases-book-download-app-through-apple

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SPD FOUNDATION'S 16th International Symposium

 

Speakers will present the very latest findings in SPD research, strategies for practical therapeutic intervention, and successful implementation programs. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with colleagues, parents and others from around the world. There will be two tracks covering material beneficial to both parents and professionals.Parent luncheon on Saturday, be sure to visit the exhibitors showcasing the newest and most advanced sensory solutions.

This Symposium will feature workshops and panels with a number of renowned experts including Kay Toomey, PhD, Paula Aquilla, BSc, OT and Pamela Hudson Baker, EdD.
When: October 25th and 26th 2013
Where: Charlotte Convention Centre, 50 South College St., Charlotte, NC, 28202
Contact: www.SensoryWorld.com / 800-489-0727

Preregistration is required and price will vary dependent on whether you are a student, parent or professional.



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Kiss the Cow Fundraiser for PAALS

Kiss the Cow Fundraiser for Becky Sullivan

Lexington County Sheriff, James Metts, and Director of Public Safety, David Kerr, are sponsoring a “Kiss the Cow” fundraiser for Client in Waiting Becky Sullivan. Whoever gets the FEWEST “votes” will “Kiss the Cow” on October 12 at the South Carolina State Fair.

Becky is married to Jim Sullivan, a long standing Lexington County firefighter. While she was able, Becky was also a Lexington County volunteer firefighter herself.

Each vote is one dollar and you may cast as many votes as you want as many times as you wish.

All proceeds from this fundraisier will go to the benefit of PAALS. The first $5,000 raised will be designated for Becky’s Team Training tuition. Any donations received above this amount will go into PAALS general fund to further our mission.

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