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Friday, September 10, 2021
Family Connection of South Carolina: Join us for the LOOK! 2021 Premiere coming to our Facebook page this Sunday, September 12, at 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 09, 2021
Let's Get Cooking! - FREE online consumer training
It can seem hard to choose what to eat and what to buy to make meals every day. We can help! Join us for a free online training on Monday, September 13, from 3:00-4:00 PM to learn all about:
- planning meals
- shopping for groceries
- using adaptive cooking tools
- and more!
Registration will close on Sunday, September 12.
We will email you the Zoom link and materials
on the morning of September 13.
For questions, contact Dori at dtempio@able-sc.org.
Wednesday, September 08, 2021
Pediatric Equipment Available
Pediatric equipment available!
To make an appointment to pick up a piece of equipment
please email Alli.Upchurch@uscmed.sc.edu or call 803-935-5273.
Each photo is linked to more information.
(user height 25" to 41"; max user weight 75 lbs.)
12 inches wide
(R82 Caribou size 2)
Please note:
This seat is not approved for use in a car or on bus.
Tuesday, September 07, 2021
Three FREE Document Accessibility Trainings for K-12
Using Microsoft Word to Create
More Accessible Documents
Targeted Audience: K-12 General Education and Special Education Teachers, Administrators and Therapists
Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Speaker: Lyssa Prince
Microsoft Word has several features that help document creators and editors to create more accessible documents. More accessible Word documents create more accessible PDF files as well. During this session, you will learn tools and techniques in Microsoft Word to make sure that your documents are more accessible. At a minimum, we will discuss and demonstrate how Word supports creating accessible document titles, properly structured headings, properly structured lists, text equivalents for visual elements, more accessible data tables, using color more carefully, and providing descriptive text for links. Should we have time we will pass along more tips and tricks. You will leave the session with more confidence that your Word documents are more accessible to people with disabilities.
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Accessible PDF Documents from the Start
Targeted Audience: K-12 General Education and Special Education Teachers, Administrators and Therapists
Date: Thursday, September 9, 2021
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Speaker: Lyssa Prince
PDF documents can present some significant barriers if accessibility is not accounted for in the source document (ex: Word, PowerPoint, InDesign). In this session, we will discuss the accessibility issues we commonly see in PDF documents and connect them back to the topics discussed in the session on Microsoft Word. We will dig into the Tags Tree and discuss how each of the structures, such as headings, lists, links, and tables should be represented in the PDF. We will also provide some tips on things to watch out for upon conversion from Microsoft Office. We recommend that anyone attending this PDF session either has previous knowledge of Microsoft Word Accessibility or attends the session on Microsoft Word in this series. We will be using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC for this session.
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Using Google Docs to Create More Accessible Documents + A Focus on Accessible Tables
Targeted Audience: K-12 General Education and Special Education Teachers, Administrators and Therapists
Date: Friday, September 10, 2021
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Speaker: Lyssa Prince
Google has several features that help document creators and editors to create more accessible documents. During this session, you will learn tools and techniques in Google to make sure that your documents are more accessible. At a minimum, we will discuss and demonstrate how Google supports creating accessible document titles, properly structured headings, properly structured lists, text equivalents for visual elements, more accessible data tables, using color more carefully, and providing descriptive text for links. We will also discuss Grackle Docs, which is necessary to create accessible PDF files from Google documents. In addition, we will focus on how to best to use tables, strategies for simplifying complex tables, and the necessities of accessible tables, such as proper header structure.
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Speaker:
Lyssa Prince is an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility Coordinator with Oklahoma ABLE Tech. She has a Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) degree from the University of Oklahoma and applies the user-centered approaches from the information sciences to digital accessibility. Lyssa enjoys digging into the meat of websites and applications to provide targeted feedback on how to include people of all abilities in an organization's digital presence. In addition to assessing websites for accessibility, she provides training and technical assistance on how to integrate accessibility into Adobe PDF, Microsoft Office, as well as how to perform accessibility testing. Lyssa was certified by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) as a Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) in 2020.
Accommodations:
CART captioning is provided for all SCATP webinars. If you need an additional accommodation to participate in this webinar, please contact the SC Assistive Technology Program at least one week prior to the webinar via e-mail at janet.lambert@uscmed.sc.edu or by calling 803-935-5263.
All SC Assistive Technology Program’s webinars are recorded and archived. If you cannot attend the live session, please go to our training page 24 hours after the webinar and register for the video link and transcript.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the SC Assistive Technology Program at janet.lambert@uscmed.sc.edu or by calling 803-935-5263.
Friday, September 03, 2021
Q and A Session: Join Us!
Join us for a Q and A Session
SC Assistive Technology Program’s Open Forum is a great way to discuss using products, learn about new products, and ask questions in an informal atmosphere. We look forward to talking with you!
If you require closed captioning or an American Sign Language Interpreter, please contact Janet Lambert at 803-935-5263 or janet.lambert@uscmed.sc.edu at least 5 days prior to the event.
Date: Tuesday, September 7th, 2021
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM ET
Cost: FREE!
Meeting ID: 921 0327 6080
Passcode: 360121
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Thursday, September 02, 2021
Research Survey Opportunities for Brain Injury Survivors
There are two research survey opportunities we would like to share with you. Please see details below on each opportunity to see if it would be a good fit for you and if you would be interested in participating. If you are interested in participating or getting more information, please make sure to reach out to the contact person that is specified for that particular opportunity!
Research Opportunity #1
The Brain Injury Association of America is conducting a survey on PBA. PBA stands for pseudobulbar affect, and is characterized by sudden, frequent, uncontrollable episodes of crying and/or laughing that are excessive or don't match how you feel. Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) wants to know more about people who have PBA and whether or not they can access treatment for the condition. If this sounds like something you or a family member, friend, patient, etc. are experiencing, and you would like to participate in this survey, please click this link. Surveys need to be completed by September 30, 2021.
Research Opportunity #2
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are conducting a study about TBIs in children.
This is a study to learn about the role of social communication on social behavior in children, reported by parents and caregivers. Participants will be asked to complete an intake phone call (about 10-15 minutes), and to fill out questionnaires regarding their child's social communication and social behavior abilities (about 30-45 minutes).
You are eligible to participate in this survey if:
- You are a parent or caregiver of a child who sustained a brain injury of any severity (concussion/mTBI, TBI, severe TBI, etc.)
- Your child sustained a brain injury after 6 months of age
- Your child is currently between the ages of 6-18 years
- It has been at least 6 months since your child's brain injury
Participants will be compensated for their time with a gift-card.
For more information about this study, contact Libby Crook at 216-282-6037 or libby.crook@case.edu, or Dr. Sarah Hope Lincoln at sarahhope.lincoln@case.edu.
Wednesday, September 01, 2021
FREE Assistive Technology Webinars!
This list of free webinars is compiled from around the Web by the Accessible Technology Coalition. Follow the ATC Facebook page for late additions. The SC Assistive Technology Program offers free webinars, too!
K-12 AT Webinars
Post-Pandemic Tips to Support SPED Students in (and Out) of the Classroom from edWeb and Bookshare
September 1, 2021 at 1pm Pacific, 4pm Eastern
Low cost digital visual supports (LessonPix) from CallScotland
September 15, 2021 at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern (30 min.)
Accessible Web and Documents from SETC
September 15, 2021 at 3:30pm Pacific, 6:30pm Eastern
Tech for Teens Club : Coding Virtual Reality from PACER
September 18, 2021 at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern
Switch Access Series: Types of Switches and Interfaces from SETC
September 20, 2021 at 4pm Pacific, 7pm Eastern
Emergent Literacy: Looking at Tech, Text, Task, Environment from SETC
September 21, 2021 at 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern
AAC Webinars
Text-Based Augmentative and Alternative Communication Tools from PACER
September 8, 2021 at 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern
Coaching AAC Implementation from SETC
September 14, 2021 at 4pm Pacific, 7pm Eastern
AAC Talk: Integrating your Device into Everyday Life from SETC
September 23, 2021 at 3:30pm Pacific, 6:30pm Eastern
AAC Decision-Making: Finding the Right Fit from ISAAC
September 23, 2021 at 4pm Pacific, 7pm Eastern
Multi AAC Classrooms from SETC
September 27, 2021 at 3:30pm Pacific, 6:30pm Eastern
AT Chatter: Bring Your AAC Technical Questions from SETC
September 28, 2021 at 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern
Other
Wired Wednesday: AT Bits & Bytes with TFL and WATAP
September 9, 2021 at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern (45 min.)
Recently Archived Webinars
- 1-2-3 Captions: Workflows for Creating Accessible Video from AEM
- ALS: The SLP ALS Augmentative Communication Evaluation from the ALS Society
- Digital Agencies and Responsibilities for Website Accessibility from TPGi
- Unpacking the 2021 State of Digital Accessibility Report from LevelAccess
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Free Webinar: Reading and Writing Support in a UDL Classroom
Developing Learning Experiences through Reading and Writing Support - the UDL Classroom starring Co:Writer and Snap & Read Universal
Target Audience: General Education and Special Education Administrators, AT Professionals, OT/PT, Principals and Teachers
Date: Thursday, September 2, 2021
Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET
Speaker: Jennifer Loucks, Educational Support Specialist-Don Johnston
There’s room for everyone at the table of learning. But students with learning disabilities often feel undeserving, unheard, left behind in the realities of “the new normal.” Many students cannot fully access grade-level text. Grammar/spelling get in their way of writing. When looking at possible UDL constructs within your school or district, what will you look for in accessible technologies?
Join Jennifer Loucks to see the latest tools in Co:Writer® and Snap&Read™—from PDF annotation, Dynamic Text Leveling, voice typing, to ELL language and translation support. Direct access to the curriculum means every learner’s voice and choice is included—even when learning from remote.
Participants will learn:
- How to access grade-level text in classroom and eLearning settings.
- How to access tools that give students access to their writing capabilities.
- How to improve student outcomes and see results with data.
Jennifer Loucks is an Educational Support Specialist and Pilot Coordinator with Don Johnston Inc. Throughout nearly two decades at DJI. Jennifer has dedicated her work to empower students who struggle with reading and writing, helping them reach their full potential.
Accommodations:
CART captioning is provided for all SCATP webinars. If you need an additional accommodation to participate in this webinar, please contact the SC Assistive Technology Program at least one week prior to the webinar via e-mail at janet.lambert@uscmed.sc.edu or by calling 803-935-5263.
All SC Assistive Technology Program’s webinars are recorded and archived. If you cannot attend the live session, please go to our training page 24 hours after the webinar and register for the video link and transcript.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the SC Assistive Technology Program at janet.lambert@uscmed.sc.edu or by calling 803-935-5263.
Monday, August 30, 2021
This is Our Shot!
There’s a lot of information flying around about the COVID-19 vaccine. Some of it is good, and some of it is not so good. The truth is that many members of the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) community with disabilities are at an even higher risk for COVID-19, and the only way to slow the spread is to get your vaccine.
Many people are hesitant about what getting the shot could mean for them, and Glenn Prince, a pastor from Orangeburg, SC, was among them. Prince struggled with whether he should get his COVID-19 vaccination after a difficult experience with another vaccine. He chose to reach out to a trusted friend, also in the BIPOC community, who helped him work through his decision.
“Ultimately, I chose to get the Pfizer vaccine on August 2, 2021, for two reasons,” Prince said. “I did not want my daughters, who were refusing to get the vaccine, to avoid it because of my influence in their lives. I also did not want my congregation to avoid vaccinations for the same reason.”
If you’re also feeling nervous about getting your shot, reach out to someone around you who you know is vaccinated and you trust. Ask them to share their experiences with you, and, like Pastor Prince, consider sharing your hesitation with them.
All of the vaccines available are safe and effective, but each person’s response to the shot might be different. That’s why you should also talk to your doctor or another medical professional you trust about the right vaccine for you. If you need assistance finding a medical professional, scheduling a vaccine, finding transportation, or just have questions, you can also call 800-787-6046, where the experienced staff of Able SC and Disability Rights SC will be happy to help you!
Friday, August 27, 2021
Q and A Session: Join Us!
Join us for a Q and A Session!
SC Assistive Technology Program’s Open Forum is a great way to discuss using products, learn about new products, and ask questions in an informal atmosphere. We look forward to talking with you!
If you require closed captioning or an American Sign Language Interpreter, please contact Janet Lambert at 803-935-5263 or janet.lambert@uscmed.sc.edu at least 5 days prior to the event.
Date: Tuesday, August 31st, 2021
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM ET
Cost: Free!
Meeting ID: 921 0327 6080
Passcode: 360121
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Thursday, August 26, 2021
Wheelchair loans for people with paralysis
Do you know someone with paralysis who can benefit from a wheelchair loan?
The South Carolina Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) is accepting loan applications for three power wheelchairs and three manual wheelchairs. The wheelchairs are available for up to a six-week loan to individuals with paralysis. SCATP’s “Mobility Independence Project” is funded by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.
There is no fee to borrow one of the wheelchairs. For more information about the “Mobility Independence Project” and to learn how to complete the application and schedule delivery of a wheelchair, please contact us at 803-935-5263 or carol.page@uscmed.sc.edu or tammy.wallace@uscmed.sc.edu .
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
New Website for the SC Assistive Technology Program!
The SC Assistive Technology Program
has launched a new website!
Check out our new features!
Borrowing Devices for 2-4 Weeks:
1) List of All Devices Available to Borrow
Free Medical Equipment:
1) Request and Donate Medical Equipment
2) Request Medical Equipment Form
3) AT Exchange
And
Free Assistive Technology Trainings
Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook and Twitter
to find more resources!
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Free Reading Accommodations Webinar
uPAR!
by Don Johnston Incorporated:
The Secret to Finding the Right Reading Accommodations
Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free!
Speaker: Jennifer Loucks
Target Audience: General Education and Special Education Administrators, AT Professionals, OT/PT, Principals and Teachers
Does your district really have a handle on deciding which students can benefit from a reading accommodation? Is your process data-driven?
uPAR—a protocol that shows educators what kind of reading accommodations each student needs (read aloud or independent reading without an accommodation) to give the best access to the curriculum possible. Watch student reactions to seeing their own data!
Participants will learn:
- How uPAR assesses multiple students at once.
- How to explain uPAR to your team so that the right decisions are made on reading accommodations
- An introduction on how to interpret data from uPAR
There will be a question-and-answer session at the end of the webinar.
Jennifer Loucks is an Educational Support Specialist and Pilot Coordinator with Don Johnston Inc. Throughout nearly two decades at DJI. Jennifer has dedicated her work to empower students who struggle with reading and writing, helping them reach their full potential.
Accommodations:
CART captioning is provided for all SCATP webinars. If you need an additional accommodation to participate in this webinar, please contact the SC Assistive Technology Program at least one week prior to the webinar via e-mail at janet.lambert@uscmed.sc.edu or by calling 803-935-5263.
All SC Assistive Technology Program’s webinars are recorded and archived. If you cannot attend the live session, please go to our training page 24 hours after the webinar and register for the video link and transcript.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the SC Assistive Technology Program at janet.lambert@uscmed.sc.edu or by calling 803-935-5263.
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