Techie Tuesday

Join SCATP staff for Techie Tuesdays!

Each week we will have different equipment 

on hand to give virtual demonstrations. 

The next Techie Tuesday will be May 26th 

and will feature adapted keyboards and mice.

To sign up for your time slot for your personal,

 1:1 demonstration for May 26th, 

email Carol Page at carol.page@uscmed.sc.edu .

SC Assistive Technology Program

803.935.5301

https://scatp.med.sc.edu

Parents of Preschoolers: Sign up now for Text 2 Read!

FAMILY CONNECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA 

& SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 

LAUNCH TEXT 2 READ PROGRAM

Click here to join!

We are delighted to partner with the South Carolina Department of Education to launch a new program called Text 2 Read for parents of preschoolers! Parents can use their cell phone to text T2R to 734-5BOOK52 (734-526-6552) to receive free weekly text messages offering practical tips and activities to promote reading readiness. Texts are created from South Carolina’s early learning standards and are segmented for early preschoolers, 36-48 months old or older preschoolers, 48-60 months old.

Text 2 Read also provides parents with information to monitor their child’s growth and developmental milestones. Parents can sign up for the program starting May 18th. Messages will be sent each Friday at 3:00 p.m. starting on May 22nd. Join today!

Free Webinar-Residential Ramps

Residential Ramps:

ADA Compliant Ingress and Egress

May 21st

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET

Cost: FREE!

REGISTER NOW! 

Participants will learn the ADA requirements for ramps and what materials are used to build ramps. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the presentation. 

Speakers:

Sheri Hutto is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist and has been with Amramp since 2013. Prior to Amramp she worked in the Medical Sales field for Diabetic Supplies and Orthotics & Prosthetics. She is a 2003 Graduate of Charleston Southern University, with a Bachelor of Science degree focusing on Criminal Justice and Business Administration. She resides in Summerville, SC.

Allen Cates is also a Certified Aging in Place Specialist and has been with Amramp since 2016. Prior to Amramp he worked in Banking for Bank of America and PNC. He is a 2000 Graduate of Wake Forest University with a degree in Economics. He has an MBA from Manchester Business School in the UK. He resides in Charlotte, NC.

Techie Tuesday Demonstrations

Join the SCATP staff for Techie Tuesdays!

Each week we will have different equipment 

on hand to give virtual demonstrations. 

The first Techie Tuesday will be tomorrow, 

May 19th, and will feature adapted toys. 

To sign up for your personal demonstration for May 19th, 

email Carol Page at carol.page@uscmed.sc.edu

I hope to see you soon!

SC Assistive Technology Program

USC School of Medicine, CDR

Columbia, SC 29208

803.935.5301

https://scatp.med.sc.edu

Steps to Your Health Course

Steps to Your Health is an 8-week course that covers basic info about healthy eating and exercising, designed specifically for people with disabilities and other health conditions! 

You'll set your health goals in the beginning, and each session you'll learn about different topics like:

• healthy eating habits,
• advocating for your health with a healthcare provider,
• adaptive exercise,
• and stress management.

Each class is tailored to your needs and abilities.

Register today to join us on Zoom

every Thursday from 2:30-3:30 PM starting May 21!

*You must have a disability to participate.*

Register here!

For more information, 

contact Sarah Sharpe at

SSharpe@able-sc.org or 800-681-6805

Free Webinar-Residential Ramps

Residential Ramps – ADA Compliant Ingress and Egress

May 21st

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET

Cost: FREE!

REGISTER NOW!

Participants will learn the ADA requirements for ramps and what materials are used to build ramps. There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation.

Speakers:

Sheri Hutto is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist and has been with Amramp since 2013. Prior to Amramp she worked in the Medical Sales field for Diabetic Supplies and Orthotics & Prosthetics. She is a 2003 Graduate of Charleston Southern University, with a Bachelor of Science degree focusing on Criminal Justice and Business Administration. She resides in Summerville, SC.

Allen Cates is also a Certified Aging in Place Specialist and has been with Amramp since 2016. Prior to Amramp he worked in Banking for Bank of America and PNC. He is a 2000 Graduate of Wake Forest University with a degree in Economics. He has an MBA from Manchester Business School in the UK. He resides in Charlotte, NC.​

Zoom meetings on Tuesday and Thursdays

SCATP will begin virtual office hours 

Tuesday and Thursdays 

from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 

Just drop in on the SCATP Zoom Meeting​ 

to ask your technology questions.

We will continue to offer free assistive technology webinars. 

New webinars are added often.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @SCATPtweets 

for the latest updates and announcements.

Tips for Zoom Accessibility

Keyboard Shortcuts
Zoom’s Hot Keys and Keyboard Shortcuts

Live Closed Captioning
SCATP provides all their Zoom trainings with live closed captioning. All attendees can adjust the font size of these captions within Zoom settings. 

Visuals
If you are using JAWS, check out this Freedom Scientific blog post, Using the Zoom Video Conferencing Platform with JAWS.

Sound
The Deaf/Hard of Hearing Technology Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center offers Accessibility Tips for a Better Zoom/Virtual Meeting Experience.

Helpful Hints to Problem Solving - FREE Consumer Training!

Life and the problems we encounter can sometimes feel like a maze. We have to try different things to work through each challenge, and sometimes the hardest part is figuring out where to begin! Register for a free virtual training and learn how to identify the problem, what the obstacles could be, and how to turn your problem-solving plans into real action! Join us on Monday, May 11 from 3-4 PM through Zoom and learn some helpful hints to conquer the challenges in your life.

Register here!

For questions, contact Dori at dtempio@able-sc.org.

Able South Carolina

720 Gracern Road Suite 106 | Columbia, South Carolina 29210

803.779.5121 | advocacy@able-sc.org

Free Webinars from SCATP

Free Webinars from 

SC Assistive Technology Program

Webinar: Read OutLoud and Write OutLoud

May 26, 10 – 11 a.m.

Learn about Read OutLoud and Write OutLoud and how these programs can help students with reading, reading comprehension, concept mapping and writing composition. Participants will be able to identify students who may benefit from these programs. Participants are encouraged to share personal experiences using Read OutLoud and Write Outloud during the Q&A session.

Register Now!

Webinar: Dragon speech recognition made easy!

May 28th, 10 – 11 a.m. NEW DATE!

If you already registered, you do not need to re-register.

Learn how to dictate and edit documents and more. A Q&A session will be offered at the end of the session.

Participants will:

• Learn about Dragon software and what it is used for.
• Identify students who may benefit from using Dragon.
• Have the opportunity to ask questions and share personal experiences after the presentation.

Register Now! 

Webinar: Inspiration9

June 2, 10 -11 a.m. 

Learn what concept mapping is and how it can help students with planning and writing. Lots of resources are available. Participants are encouraged to share personal experiences with Inspiration9 and other concept mapping software and apps. A Q&A session will be offered at the end of the session.

Participants will:

• Learn about Inspiration9 concept mapping software. 
• Learn what the benefits are for students who use it.
• Identify students who may benefit from using this software.​

Register Now!

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Webinar: ClaroReadPro

June 9  10-11 a.m.

Learn about ClaroReadPro and how it can help students with reading difficulties. ClaroReadPro offers features like speech recognition, word prediction, spellchecking and more. Participants will be able to identify students who may benefit from this program. Participants are encouraged to share personal experiences with ClaroRead Pro during the Q&A session.

Register Now!

Questions? Contact:

Carol A. Page, PhD, CCC-SLP, ATP

Program Manager

SC Assistive Technology Program

USC School of Medicine, CDR

Columbia, SC 29208

803.935.5301

https://scatp.med.sc.edu

FREE Webinars on Assistive Technology

Practical UDL/Personalized Instruction Tools for ALL Students Webinar
Date: May 7, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET
Speaker: Tim Jones
Cost: Free
REGISTER NOW!

Helping Students Struggling with Executive Function Build Organization Skills for Transition Webinar
Date: May 12, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 am.
Speaker: Tammy Wallace
Cost: Free
REGISTER NOW!

FREE AAC Trainings from PRC-Saltillo

Trainings Offered by PRC-Saltillo

Access Methods for AAC
May 7, 2020
3:00 – 4:30 pm EST
FREE
ASHA CEUs: 0.15
Register Now

Getting Beyond Basic Requesting
May 11, 22020
2:00 – 3:00 pm EST
FREE
ASHA CEUs: 0.1
Register Now

Learning to Read with AAC: Emergent Literacy
May 11, 2020
4:00 – 5:00 pm EST
FREE
ASHA CEUs: 0.1
Register Now

Words for Life: Features and Programming for LAMP
May 12, 2020
8:00 – 9:30 pm EST
FREE
ASHA CEUs: 0.15
Register Now

LAMP Words for Life: Vocabulary Review and Practice
May 13, 2020
5:00 – 6:30 pm EST
FREE
ASHA CEUs: 0.15
Register Now

Unity: Vocabulary Review and Practice – 90 minutes
May 14, 2020
6:00 – 7:30 pm EST
FREE
ASHA CEUs: 0.15
Register Now

Updated Siri Commands to Use With Essence on Accent Devices
May 15, 2020
2:00 – 3:00 pm EST
FREE
ASHA CEUs: 0.1
Register Now

AAC 101: Using Early Language Development to Guide AAC Intervention
May 21, 2020
4:00 – 5:00 pm EST
FREE
ASHA CEUs: 0.1
Register Now

Free AT for Executive Functioning Webinar

Helping Students Struggling with Executive Function 

Build Organization Skills for Transition Webinar

Date: May 12, 2020

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 am.

Speaker: Tammy Wallace

Cost: FREE!

REGISTER NOW!

The speaker will share tools and resources to help parents, teachers and other support staff who work with students with executive function deficits.

Objectives:​

• Participants will be able to identify students struggling with executive functioning
• Participants will be able to name 3 specific technology tools that may support students with their executive function skills
• Participants will be able to name 2 strategies to help students struggling with executive functioning

Yoga and Mindfulness for All!

Share the benefits of yoga and mindfulness 

with your students or the young adults in your life!

Students who have participated in yoga and mindfulness programming have improved self-image, reduced stress, managed negative emotions better, and increased optimism. Able SC has virtual guided lessons on yoga and mindfulness where videos of direct instruction explain various yoga sequences, breathing exercises, and mindfulness tools, and a self-reflection for the student to complete on their own.

These lessons address the immediate social-emotional learning needs of students in this stressful climate and support physical education and health requirements. All lessons available TODAY!

Topics include:

• Developing self-awareness
• Identifying and navigating stress
• Meeting your needs/self-care
• Self-esteem

Register your students here!

For more information on this program and other programs

 made possible by the SC Department of Education, 

go to www.able-sc.org/virtual-youth-support-services.