Friday, May 29, 2020

Free June AT Webinars

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Inspiration9: Concept mapping at its best! Webinar

Date: June 2nd, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Presenter: Tammy Wallace, SCATP


Learn what concept mapping is and how it can help students with planning for writing papers. 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


Signing with Children Birth-3 and Beyond Webinar

Date: June 10th, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Presenter: Jill Eversmann, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist


This is a fun, interactive introduction to sign language webinar. It covers 30+ single ASL signs, the manual alphabet, and numbers 1-10. Participants will learn and practice the signs and learn effective ways to teach signs to children and to their parents/caregivers. It also covers how sign language encourages speech and language development, enhances overall communication and reduces frustration for children who are not yet able to effectively communicate using speech.

Participants will:

  • recognize and produce 30 early ASL signs
  • understand the benefits of signing with young children of all abilities.
  • learn effective ways to teach signs to young children.


Private and Secure Automated Captioning, Translation and Note-Taking of Remote Meetings and Livestreams Webinar

Date: June 18th, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Cost: FREE
Presenter: Robert Palmquist       


With COVID-19 and the resulting remote meeting and livestream situations, ensuring equal access for everyone has become a significant issue. Be it co-workers at a company, students at a school, or attendees at a religious service. Remote livestreams and meetings can be difficult to follow and understand. This is especially true for individuals that are hard of hearing, deaf, and those who prefer using a language other than English. 

In this webinar you will learn how to use Streamer to automatically caption and translate remote conversations, meetings and webinars in a way that is easy, affordable, private and secure. You will also learn how you can use the live transcript as a note-taking system, adding your own personal notes, generating an automated summary of the meeting, and saving the transcript for future reference. This same approach works with every livestream platform including Zoom, Google, Adobe, Cisco, RingCentral, Skype and more. Set it up once and everything being said is instantly captioned and translated for all participants. During the webinar you will have the opportunity to create a Streamer system for yourself, your business, agency, or school. 

Participants will also receive four weeks of free unlimited captioning and translation. After that first four weeks, the cost to continue using your Streamer system is about $9 per month. This is not a per user price. This is the total cost for your Streamer captioning room which includes an unlimited number of minutes and an unlimited number of user accounts. You are encouraged to share your Streamer subscription with as many people as desired and to use it as often as you like.


ClaroReadPro Webinar

Date: June 25, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Speaker: Tammy Wallace


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 software program.  Participants are encouraged to share personal experiences with ClaroReadPro during the Q&A session.

Thursday, May 28, 2020

ID/MH Dual Diagnosis Webinar Series for Direct Support Professionals

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ID/MH Dual Diagnosis Series 
for Direct Support Professionals

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New Series - Summer 2020

The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) and the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) have partnered in collaboration with The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities at Rutgers University to offer a premium webinar series focused on how Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) support people with dual diagnosis.

Dual Diagnosis describes the presence of both intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) and symptoms of a mental health challenge or psychiatric condition. Although people with IDD are more likely to experience mental health challenges and psychiatric conditions, their mental health needs are often unrecognized and untreated. Direct Support Professionals spend more time with a person with dual diagnosis than any other professional and are in the best position to understand and address these complex needs on a day-to-day basis.

Over the course of six sessions, we will explore important considerations and topics related to dual diagnosis and highlight how the role of the direct support professional in assessment, intervention, and treatment for people with IDD and mental health needs can support a better quality of life.

To register or learn more about the ID/MH Dual Diagnosis Series for Direct Support Professionals, click the "Learn More" button below.


Save the Dates

June 17 - 2PM EST - IDD and Mental Health: Understanding Dual Diagnosis Basics

June 24 - 2PM EST - The NADSP and DSP Competencies: Supporting people with Dual Diagnosis

July 1 - 2PM EST - Assessment Skills for Direct Support Professionals

July 8 - 2PM EST - Positive Approaches to Crisis Prevention for People with IDD/MI

July 15 - 2PM EST - Psychopharmacology and the Role of the Direct Support Professional

July 22 - 2PM EST - Community Connection and Collaboration

For all questions related to webinars, email webinars@thenadd.org.


Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Free Webinars on Assistive Technology

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compiles this listing of free webinars 
from around the Web! 

Follow the ATC Facebook page 
for late additions.

AT Webinars - Higher Ed and All Ages

Features in Accessibility: Microsoft's Tools in Practice from NCAEM
June 1, 2020 at 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern

Curating Accessible OER with Confidence from NCAEM
June 8, 2020  at 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern

The Ins and Outs of Wearable AT from Georgia Tech
June 16 2020 at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern

Expand Your Vision with Video Magnification from Georgia Tech
June 23 2020  at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern

Exploring Options for Non-visual Access from Georgia Tech
June 30 2020 at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern

Tools for Life and WATAP will do a live AT demos on the following dates. 
Thirty minutes with Q&A following. 
All are at 11:30am Pacific, 2:30pm Eastern on June 3, June 17, July 1.

AT Webinars - K-12

Switch Access Beyond Cause and Effect: Stepping Stones for Effective Learning Part 2 from AbleNet
June 2, 2020 at 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern

Supporting Learning from Home for Students with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities from edWeb
June 3, 2020 at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern

Ideas for Distance Learning and Back to School from AbleNet
June 4, 2020 at 9am Pacific, 12pm Eastern

Switch Access Beyond Cause and Effect: Stepping Stones for Effective Learning - Part 3 from AbleNet
June 9, 2020 at 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern

Executive Function Tools and Strategies for K-12 Students from PACER
June 11, 2020 at 12:30pm Pacific, 3:20pm Eastern

Personalizing the Writing Experience from NCAEM
June 15, 2020 at 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern

Educational Apps for Young Children from PACER
June 22, 2020 at 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern

Assistive Technology and Play in the Natural Environment from PACER
June 29, 2020 at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern

Archived Webinars


UDL in Action: Practical Ideas for the Classroom from SETC
April 2, 2020 at 3:30pm Pacific, 6:30pm Eastern

Learning Ally: Motivating Struggling Readers Through Literature from SETC
April 8, 2020 at 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern

AAC Eval Genie: An Overview from SETC
April 9, 2020 at 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern

GoTalkNow: A Tool for Literacy Instruction for all Learners from SETC
April 14, 2020 at 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern

Unleashing the Power of UDL: Top Digital Tools for the Inclusive Classroom! From AbleNet
April 15, 2020 at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern

AAC: Introduction to CoughDrop from SETC
April 21, 2020 at 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern

Using Windows 10 to support learners with a visual impairment from CALLScotland
April 22, 2020 at 9am Pacific, 12pm Eastern (30 min.)

Working w/Students Using Switches: New and Emerging Technologies! from SETC
April 22, 2020 at 3:30pm Pacific, 6:30pm Eastern

AAC: Introduction to Speak for Yourself from SETC
April 28, 2020 at 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern

Using Choice Board Creator app for learners with complex needs to make choices from CALLScotland
April 29, 2020 at 9am Pacific, 12pm Eastern (30 min.)

Archived Webinars



Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Check Out Free Webinars!

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Assistive Technology, UDL, and Literacy: Making It All Work Webinar
Date: May 27th, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EDT
Cost: Free
Presenter: Madalina Tudora

REGISTER NOW!

Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services have been mandated for years through IDEA federal legislation. As a result, teachers are in need of both guidance and tools to successfully implement assistive technology. This workshop will include an overview of assistive technology resources and who could benefit from accessing them. Basic UDL concepts, and how they influence the way our support strategies are implemented, as well as various AT supports for literacy building will be discussed. 

Dragon: Speech recognition made easy! Webinar
Date: May 28th, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EDT
Cost: Free
Speaker: Tammy Wallace

REGISTER NOW!

Dragon is the most well-known speech recognition program.  Learn why it is the most widely used and how to get started as easy as 1-2-3. 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
  • Have the ability to identify students who may benefit from using Dragon
  • Have the opportunity to ask questions and share personal experiences with Dragon​

Orcam Read Demonstration – New Device for Reading Webinar
Date: May 29th, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free (you must register to receive the Zoom login)
Speaker: Chris Braswell

REGISTER NOW!

Participants will be part of a demonstration of the new OrCam Read. The speaker will share information about the new device and discuss its benefits. The Orcam Read is a handheld reading device that reads from any printed surface or digital screen. It takes a picture of the text and instantly reads it out loud. The OrCam Read is fast, accurate, and easy to use. People with reading or cognitive difficulty, or mild to moderate low vision, may benefit from using it. 

Monday, May 25, 2020

3 Free Webinars This Week!

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Read Aloud Google Extension and Write OutLoud Webinar
Date: May 26, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EDT
Cost: Free ​
Presenter: Tammy Wallace

REGISTER NOW!

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

Assistive Technology, UDL, and Literacy: Making It All Work Webinar
Date: May 27th, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EDT
Cost: Free
Presenter: Madalina Tudora

REGISTER NOW!

Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services have been mandated for years through IDEA federal legislation. As a result, teachers are in need of both guidance and tools to successfully implement assistive technology. This workshop will include an overview of assistive technology resources and who could benefit from accessing them. Basic UDL concepts, and how they influence the way our support strategies are implemented, as well as various AT supports for literacy building will be discussed. 

Dragon: Speech recognition made easy! Webinar
Date: May 28th, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EDT
Cost: Free
Speaker: Tammy Wallace

REGISTER NOW!

Dragon is the most well-known speech recognition program.  Learn why it is the most widely used and how to get started as easy as 1-2-3. 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
  • Have the ability to identify students who may benefit from using Dragon
  • the opportunity to ask questions and share personal experiences with Dragon​


Friday, May 22, 2020

Techie Tuesday

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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

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

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


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FAMILY CONNECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA 
& SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 
LAUNCH TEXT 2 READ PROGRAM


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!

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Free Webinar-Residential Ramps

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Residential Ramps:
ADA Compliant Ingress and Egress

May 21st
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET
Cost: FREE!


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.

Monday, May 18, 2020

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

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Steps to Your Health Course

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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.*


For more information, 
contact Sarah Sharpe at
SSharpe@able-sc.org or 800-681-6805

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Free Webinar-Residential Ramps


Residential Ramps – ADA Compliant Ingress and Egress

May 21st
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET
Cost: FREE!


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.​


Monday, May 11, 2020

Zoom meetings on Tuesday and Thursdays

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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.

Friday, May 08, 2020

Helpful Hints to Problem Solving - FREE Consumer Training!

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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.


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

Thursday, May 07, 2020

Free Webinars from SCATP

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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.


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.


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.​


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.


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


Wednesday, May 06, 2020

FREE Webinars on Assistive Technology

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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!

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

FREE AAC Trainings from PRC-Saltillo

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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

Monday, May 04, 2020

Free AT for Executive Functioning Webinar

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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!


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


Friday, May 01, 2020

Yoga and Mindfulness for All!

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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


For more information on this program and other programs
 made possible by the SC Department of Education,