Free Webinar - How Senior Friendly is Your Website?

How Senior Friendly is Your Website?

 

Thursday, May 9, 2013

10:30 AM Pacific, 1:30 PM Eastern

From the National Institute on Aging

The percentage of older people using the Internet continues to rise. As does the number of younger people who rely on the Internet for information and resources as they provide support to an older family member or friend.

Learn what it means to deliver web content and navigation choices that are specifically geared for older web visitors and their families and caregivers.

Speaker: Stephanie Dailey, Senior Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Communications, and Public Liaison, National Institute on Aging, developer of NIHSeniorHealth.gov

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Free Upcoming Webinars

Webinars available from the Accessible Technology Coalition

Upcoming Trainings:

Great YouTube Video Clips on AAC ( Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

When: Thursday, April 25th, 2013

Time: 10:00 AM Pacific, 1:00 PM Eastern

Description: There are hundreds of YouTube clips on using the iPad and other AAC devices. Here’s the very best clips that you can use in your work, or to inspire your own postings.

AAC Developing Participation: Part 1: Getting Started

When: Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

Time: 10 am Pacific, 1 pm Eastern

AbleNet University presents the first of a 5 part series on AAC.

Using Free Apps on the Computer & iPad for Celebrating/Sharing Student Writing

When: Thursday, April 25th, 2013

Time: 12 PM Pacific, 3 PM Eastern

AbleNet University presents Deanna Wagner, MS/CCC-SLP

One Lesson - All Learners, Differentiating with Technology

When: April 25th, 2013

Time: 1pm Pacific, 4 pm Eastern

Description: How can technology be used to meet the varying needs of all learners? As a preview of their Leveraging Technology to Differentiate Instruction: Creating Rich Curricula for ALL Students summer workshop, EdTechTeacher's Beth Holland and guest instructor, Tracy Sockalosky, will present example lessons that demonstrate how technology can be used to simultaneously remediate, differentiate, and enrich to meet students' learning needs.

Community College Accommodation and Technology Services

When: Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Time: 3:30 PM Pacific, 6:30 PM Eastern

Brought to you by the AT Network of California.

Accommodations for Executive Functioning

When: Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Time: 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern

Description: AT can help with mental processes of managing time, making plans, multi-tasking, organizing, strategizing, and paying attention to and remembering details. Webinar from JAN.

Assistive Technology (AT) Latest and Greatest

When: Thursday, May 16, 2013

Time: 10:30 AM Pacific, 1:30 PM Eastern

Trends in Assistive Technology - The Latest from 2013 ATIA and CSUN Conference

Self-employment as an Individualized Process for Individuals with Disabilities

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Time: 11 AM Pacific, 2 PM Eastern

JAN webinar on self-employment: "more than one way to the top of the mountain."

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Assistive Technology Reuse within VR Programs - Webinar Tuesday, April 30. 2013

Your Secret Weapon for Work: Reuse

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

2:00pm to 3:30pm (EST)

Presenters:
Joy Kniskern, Pass It On Center
Barclay Shepard, Virginia Assistive Technology System

Tough economic times can be beneficial times for assistive technology reuse. Technology is abandoned for many reasons. The webinar will provide an overview of current understanding of technology abandonment and why reuse for vocational rehabilitation (VR) programs and employment settings benefits everyone. Join us to learn more about a recent survey of vocational rehabilitation programs and current practices concerning VR practices, needs, and gaps in AT reutilization. We will also share best practice steps to implement AT reutilization within VR programs. Considering hypothetical costs of associated with reuse, we will also showcase the business case for AT reuse within VR programs. Don't miss this exciting session that will help identify steps employers can take in making sure that assistive technology that is no longer needed does not end up in warehouses or landfills and in the hands of those interested in working.

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Free for All! Resources for Teachers and Students

Free Webinar for All! Resources for Teachers and Students

Join Georgia’s Tools for Life and CREATE/Center 4 AT Excellence

Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013

Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST

Presenters: Pat Satterfield, Center 4 AT Excellence 

Pat Kent, Douglas County Schools

Chris Swaim, Forsyth County Schools

Cost: Free

Description: What can teachers do in a world where money is limited and resources are required to help students succeed? They need to find and utilize as many free resources as they can. This webinar will present a variety of websites that are “free for all” and can be used to support student needs, help students experience success, and supplement a student’s core curriculum. Participants will be able to apply and demonstrate free and creative learning resources for all students in diverse learner groups as well as integrate a variety of no cost resources to utilize at Levels 2 and 3 for Response to Intervention. Don’t miss your chance to gain access to these FREE resources!

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Free Written Productivity Workshop

Written Productivity Including Note-Taking Pens and Software 

Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: SC Assistive Technology Resource Center

Poplar Building, Midlands Center

 8301 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC

Cost: Free, but pre-registration is required.

Presenter: Valeska Gioia, SC Department of Education Assistive Technology Specialist

Description: Many students experience problems with writing and this workshop will show some of the resources that are available to help with writing difficulties. Motor problems will be addressed as well as processing and organizational concerns that many students have trouble with. We will review various programs that are low-cost or free, as well as several note-taking pens that help with writing, organization, and study skills. We will also go over speech recognition programs and the criteria that students need to meet to have success with them.

This training is in the Assistive Technology Resource Center, so no food or drink please.

For questions, call Will McCain at (803) 935-5004 or Lydia Durham at (803) 935-5263 or 800-915-4522.

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Columbia Parkinson's Support Group

APRIL IS PARKINSON'S AWARENESS MONTH IN THE NATION AND IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Did you know that April is Parkinson's Awareness Month in our nation and the state of South Carolina?

Did you know that every April, Proclamations are issued declaring April to be Parkinson's Awareness Month?

Do you know that you can help raise awareness about Parkinson's disease?  

Have you marked your calendar about our special meeting on April 21, 2013 in honor of Parkinson's Awareness?

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS SPECIAL MEETING TO CELEBRATE PARKINSON'S AWARENESS MONTH

Our next meeting is Sunday - April 21, 2013 at 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm 

<<< Please note that this meeting will last longer >>>

There may be time after the meeting to ask questions one-on-one with the Parkinson's specialists.

Topic: "Q & A Open Forum Panel of PD Specialists".

We will have doctors and specialists, who treat Parkinson patients, from USC (University of South Carolina) in Columbia SC, MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina) in Charleston SC, Georgia Health Sciences University (formally known as MCG) in Augusta GA, and Mary Baldwin College (Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences) in Staunton VA. We will also have a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy Representative from Medtronic Neuromodulation. You will have an opportunity to meet these PD specialists and ask your questions about Parkinson's disease and/or living with Parkinson's in this open forum.

Please send your questions for the doctors "before the meeting" to: contact@columbiaparkinsonsupportgroup.org 

Your email questions will be answered "before" those asked at the meeting. We will respect your privacy and will not share your name or email address with anyone, including the panel members. The panel will not receive the questions until at the actual meeting.

Where: Lexington Medical Park 1 - Auditorium - 2720 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC 29169 - For meeting location maps go to here.

For more information about the members of our April 21st panel, please go to our "Meeting & Events Calendars" page here.

Cost: FREE - Please Bring Guests. We always welcome any guests to come with you. The more your family, friends, neighbors, business associates, or anyone who has an interest in Parkinson's disease can learn about Parkinson's disease, the more support they can provide. We always welcome students from our universities and colleges - and professionals from the medical community! Meetings are open to anyone regardless of race, color, and national or ethnic origin. We welcome anyone afflicted with Parkinson's disease; anyone who has an interest in Parkinson's disease; as well as all visitors, family, friends, and guests to our monthly meetings. There is no cost to attend our meetings.

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Have you heard?

Have you heard about the South Carolina Assistive Technology Expo on March 27?

Free Pubic Admission and NO pre-registration required!

March 27, 2013

Brookland Banquet and Conference Center

West Columbia, SC

Look at some of the exciting sessions taking place:

Session 1: 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Emergencies, Disasters and Your Assistive Technology. Attendees will receive a free Disaster Planning Guide with the tools on using it to help ensure you, your family or those you work with are prepared for an emergency and know what to do with your Assistive Technology. Potential emergencies/disasters in your area, how youll get notice of an emergency, home/town evacuation plans, alternate communication plans, tips for practicing your plans, sheltering in place, returning to your home. Specifics about each need as it relates to various disabilities such as hearing, vision and mobility. Catherine Graham, USC SOM, Kimberly Tissot, DAC, Mike Patterson, Salvation Army

Session 2: 11:30 - 12:30

Therapeutic Positioning: Promoting Function and Improved Quality of Life: Identifying the benefits of weight bearing or assisted standing, for body systems (e.g., musculo-skeletal, respiratory, and gastro-intestinal). Selecting and integrating appropriate therapeutic positioning equipment such as activity chairs, gait trainers, the TRAM(lift/assisted gait device), and Versa Form into daily activities. How this approach impacts quality of life for people with several orthopedic impairments. Session is for parents, care givers, and service providers of individuals of all ages who have severe orthopedic impairments. Marian Michael, Kathleen OBrien, Richland School District Two.

Session 3: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Assistive Technology for Independent Living: Real examples of how assistive technology has helped people live independently in life in all areas including parenting, housing, employment and recreation. Many examples of high and low tech solutions that help with people with a variety of disabilities such as deaf-blindness, mobility, brain injury, memory and communication. Presenters will surprise you at how simple assistive technology can be! Kimberly Tissot, Able South Carolina, David Dawson, USC SOM.

While no pre-registration is required, space is limited.

Seating is limited to 125 per session, plan to arrive early!

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Youth Leadership Forum Applications Available

South Carolina Youth Leadership Forum

YLF is a leadership development program for high school students with disabilities between the ages of 17 and 21 who want to increase their leadership skills while making new friends and trying new experiences. It features team-building activities, group discussions, guest speakers, a ropes course, and most of all, fun! 

YLF will be held at Newberry College July 16 through 18.  

The deadline for completed applications is May 9, 2013.

Applications for the 2013 Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) are now being accepted! The application packet can be downloaded here.

There is no cost other than transportation to and from the college. Approximately 30 delegates will be selected

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South Carolina Assistive Technology Expo Memories!

The South Carolina Assistive Technology Expo

Is Coming Up Fast!

Don't know what happens at the Expo?

Click on the title to see a slideshow highlighting

the fun and memories made at the 2012 Expo.

Don't miss out on all the fun to be

 had at this years expo!

Free Public Admission

NO Pre-registration required

March 27, 2013

Brookland Banquet and Conference Center

West Columbia, SC

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Columbia Parkinson's Support Group

The Columbia Parkinson's Support Group is incorporated as a non-profit in the State of South Carolina. The mission of the Columbia Parkinson's Support Group is to provide the Parkinson's Community with a safe environment to obtain SUPPORT, INFORMATION, EDUCATION, create AWARENESS about Parkinson's Disease, and FUND RAISING to further research for the cure of Parkinson's Disease.
Our support group is located in the mid-lands of South Carolina; serving the counties of (but not limited to) Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Orangeburg, Newberry, Richland, Saluda, and Sumter. 

Meetings are open to anyone regardless of race, color, and national or ethnic origin. We welcome anyone afflicted with Parkinson's disease; anyone who has an interest in Parkinson's disease; as well as all visitors, family, friends, and guests to our monthly meetings. There is no cost to attend our meetings

All visitors are welcome. Please feel free to bring your family, friends, and anyone interested in Parkinson's to any of our monthly meetings. 

When - 3rd Sunday of every month (except June) 

Time - 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. With time available after our meetings for socialization among guests and support group members

Cost - FREE/ Donations Appreciated

Where - Lexington Medical Park 1 - Auditorium

2720 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC 29169

Please Bring Guests:  Please don't forget, we always welcome any guests to come with you.  The more your family, friends, neighbors, business associates, or anyone who has an interest in Parkinson's disease can learn about Parkinson's disease, the more support they can provide.  We always welcome students from our universities and colleges - and professionals from the medical community!

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South Carolina Assistive Technology Expo Coming Next Week!

South Carolina Assistive Technology Expo

Coming Next Week!

SC Assistive Technology Expo 2013
20th Anniversary Celebration

Wednesday, March 27, 2013
9 am – 4 pm
Brookland Banquet and Conference Center 
1066 Sunset Boulevard
West Columbia, S.C. 29169
(803) 796-7525

Free and open to the public!

No pre-registration required!

Don’t miss the chance to see and try cutting-edge products for people with all types of disabilities and age-related limitations! The SC Assistive Technology Expo is the only event of its kind in South Carolina, offered only once a year, free of charge.

Over 50 unique exhibits and 12 workshops are available. Workshops address technology that helps students of all ages, tools that help people with communication challenges, electronic information and web page accessibility, planning for emergencies, devices that help people live more independently, and online tools that make meetings, trainings and collaborative work easier for people with disabilities or anyone who uses a computer, iPhone, iPad or similar devices.

For more information about the Expo, call Lydia Durham at the South Carolina Assistive Technology Program: 800-915-4522 or 803-935-5263. Email Lydia.Durham@uscmed.sc.edu.

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Application for iPad 2 Grant Closes Tomorrow! (DEC 7, 2012) Apply Now!

Autism Speaks is thrilled to announce that through the generosity of Sevenly.org and the James W. Pickle Foundation, 625 financially disadvantaged individuals with autism and schools will receive an Apple iPad 2!

Eligible applicants are individuals who:
- Have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder by a licensed professional,
- Reside in the United States,
- Have limited income and cannot afford to purchase an iPad.

Note: If you already submitted an application for the iPad 2 grant in February 2012, you must re-apply to be considered for the new round.

Technology Grant Timeline

December 3: Online Application Opens
December 7: Application Closes
December 7-14: Review Committee Selects Recipients
December 17: Recipients Announced and iPads sent out!!

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by the person with autism, an immediate family member of the person with autism, or a licensed teacher, social worker, or therapist. The Technology Grant Review Committee will review eligible applications based on established criteria and select the iPad grant recipients. Some applicants will be contacted by staff for follow up information. All applicants selected to receive an iPad 2 will be contacted on December 17. Others will receive an email informing them of their status.

Visit the AutismCares website to apply! You must create a login and select Autism Speaks iPad Grant.

Note: Please DO NOT complete the application entitled "AutismCares Application" if you are applying for an iPad. Only those applicants that complete the application entitled “Autism Speaks iPad Grant” will be considered.

Note: Only applicants in the United States will be considered. We cannot accept applications from outside the United States.

Questions or comments?
Contact Serena Selkin, Family Services Grants Manager 

atsselkin@autismspeaks.org or (917) 475-5059.

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