Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Leadership in IDD

 

Webinar, Empowering Literacy Through Accessible Digital Libraries: Monarch Reader

Empowering Literacy Through Accessible Digital Libraries: Monarch Reader 
Date & Time: 
Thursday Nov 21, 2024, 10:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
Target Audience: AT/Paraprofessionals/Sped Administrators/ Sped Teachers / Practitioners  
Registration:
Participants must register to receive the webinar link. REGISTER NOW
Participants will learn:  
1. Explore practical applications: Attendees will learn at least two concrete ways they can implement or advocate for using accessible books in their educational settings.  
2. Recognize the potential impact on literacy: Participants will be able to articulate how Monarch Reader addresses current challenges in literacy education, including diverse learning needs, access to quality materials, and engagement in the digital age.  
3. Understanding the unique benefits of Monarch Reader: We will explore and address benefits of this free e-book platform, such as its accessibility options, adaptable content, and engagement tools. 
Speaker Name: Trisha Johnson 
Trisha Johnson has been an advocate for learners for the last 26 years and now serves as the president of Building Wings. She believes that ALL Means ALL and that all learners can learn reading, writing, and communication skills. She splits her time between Illinois and South Carolina. 

Rachell Johnson, MCD., CCC-SLP, ATP

Program Manager

SC Assistive Technology Program

Center for Disability Resources

8301 Farrow Road

Columbia, SC 29203

rachell.johnson@uscmed.sc.edu

https://sc.edu/medicine/scatp

Phone: 803-935-5301 | Fax: 803-935-5342 | ​Toll Free: 800-915-4522

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