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Monday, August 01, 2016
Training: Are you an individual with a disability who is prepared for an emergency?
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Anniversary
July 26, 2016 marks the 26th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Visit the ADA Anniversary website for information on events and anniversary celebrations. Assistive technology continues to be a large part of eliminating barriers in the areas of employment, state and local government services, privately operated public entities (e.g., hotels, restaurants, museums, parks, etc.), transportation, and telecommunications.
To find our more information about assistive technology and how it can help people with disabilities be as independent as possible, call the SC Assistive Technology Program at 803-935-5263 or email Lydia.durham@uscmed.sc.edu .
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Coffee Talk---Special Edition on Education
Join us on Wednesday, August 3rd from 9 – 11 am for Upstate Coffee Talk!
This month Coffee Talk will be facilitated by our Upstate Parent Mentors, who work in our Parent School Partnership Program. If you have questions or concerns about back-to-school, IEPs, 504s, or educations services and accommodations, we are here to help!
For this special event, we ask that you
to ensure we have enough room.
We meet at our office at 211 Century Drive, Suite 203-A in Greenville.
Monthly coffee talk on the first Wednesday of every month at SCAS upstate office.
Families can visit, talk, share resources, and have coffee with snacks.
Children are always welcomed, but childcare is not provided.
Questions? Email:SusanL@scautism.org
Important Provider Notice:
Please note that this is a parent and caregiver support format. Businesses, organizations, and providers are welcome to send or drop materials for us to distribute.
Thank you for respecting the needs of our families!
Monday, July 25, 2016
Free Accessibility Webcasts
Check out the newest
from the
These pre-recorded sessions are free.
The webcasts focus on how accessibility can be integrated into an organization.
Friday, July 22, 2016
Life With Brain Injury Statewide Conference, July 22, 2016
Guess what time of year it is! It's time to
register for our annual
Life with Brain Injury Conference!
Please join us for the
2016 SC Statewide Life with Brain Injury Conference, hosted by the Brain
Injury Association of South Carolina and South Carolina Brain Injury
Leadership Council. You can register by going to our website and
clicking on the conference picture on the homepage, or by going straight to
the event
website. You can also sign up or renew your BIASC membership on the
site along with your conference registration. If you have any questions about
the registration, please call us at (803)731-9823 or email us at rgraverson.biasc@gmail.com.
We are excited to
offer a wide variety of sessions throughout the day. There truly will be
something there for everyone!
Topics Include:
-Why Medical Providers
Need Not Be Afraid of Brain Injured Patients' Lawyers
-Low-Cost Assistive
and Adaptive Technology for Everyday Use: What Professionals Need to Know
-Low-Cost Assistive
and Adaptive Technology for Everyday Use: What Consumers Need to Know
-SSDI and SSI: What
are the differences?
-Healing Powers of
Yoga and Mindfulness
-The Invisible
Disability (A Survivor's Story)
-The Family Systems
After Brain Injury
-Brain Injury 101
-Music Therapy
-Nutrition for Brain
Health
-Laughter Yoga
-Acting On Impulse
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Thursday, July 21, 2016
Hand Cycle Research Study
Attention individuals with spinal cord injury...
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine, in partnership with Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital, is seeking volunteers to participate in a research study. This research is studying the effects of hand-cycling exercise on overall fitness, heart health, and quality of life in individuals with spinal cord injuries.
This research study will take approximately 10 weeks to complete. All participants will receive a $50 Visa gift card at the completion of the study. Participants will be randomized to either a virtual reality exercise group or a daily living group.
If you or someone you know is interested in participating, please contact
Ryan Smith at (864) 735-0671 or email rbsmith@email.sc.edu.
Eligibility:
• Ages 18 and older
• Have had an SCI for longer than 1 year
• No previous problems with heart, lungs, or brain
• Partcipate in physical activity less than 2 days a week
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Autism Forum
Each year, the LAC sponsors a live Autism Forum, the largest event of its kind in the world. Join us for our 5th annual Forum, happening Saturday, October 15, 2016 at The College of Charleston, SC! This year's Autism Forum will focus on technology, and we invite individuals with autism, parents, siblings, and support providers to attend. We'll have expert keynote speakers and myriad breakout sessions too. We expect to welcome 1,000 attendees, so don't wait - complete your registration and reserve your ticket today!
Have questions about The Lowcountry Autism Consortium 2016 Forum?
Contact:
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Recommended Books & Movies
Looking for some new books and movies about autism? We at the South Carolina Autism Society have put together a list of recommended reading and viewing! Many of the books are available through your local library. Some of the movies cycle through Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu. You can also check if they are available to borrow through the CDR Library at
Check out our list at http://scautism.org/books-movies/
Would you like to see a book or movie added to the list?
Would you like to see a book or movie added to the list?
Email it to SusanL@scautism.org.
Monday, July 18, 2016
Family Connection SC: Seeking interviewees of Medically Fragile children for Bloomberg News story
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Wednesday, July 13, 2016
ABLE SC: Free Transition Workshop for Students
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Free Upcoming Webinars
These trainings are
from AbleNet
University.
Teacher and
Paraeducator Teaming for Student Success
DATE: July 12, 2016, 10:00 am EST - 45-minutes
COST: FREE
PRESENTER: Padmaja
Sarathy
DESCRIPTION: The Paraeducator Series will offer three
webinars designed to increase the knowledge and skills of paraeducators in
supporting students with disabilities in diverse settings. Combined, the focus
of the webinars is to prepare paraeducators to provide optimal support that
assists student’s learning success while facilitating self-dependence. This
series should be appealing to teachers who guide and supervise paraeducators
routinely as well as district special education trainers in their design and
delivery of professional development.
Part 2: This webinar session will address the essentials of
a winning teacher-paraeducator team to support students with disabilities.
Besides gaining greater clarity about teacher-paraeducator role
differentiation, participants will learn steps and processes to achieve
collaboration, communication and conflict resolution skills for learner
success.
Pediatric Seating
DATE: July 19, 2016, 10:00 am EST - 60-minutes
COST: FREE
PRESENTER: MICHELLE
LANGE
DESCRIPTION: This webinar will address the specific issues
of Pediatric Seating. Growth, of course, is key with this population.
Flexibility in a seating system is also required to accommodate orthopedic and
range of motion changes and medical interventions, including surgeries and tone
management. Positioning is also dependent on the mobility base, as many
children use adaptive strollers, dependent manual wheelchairs, self-propulsion
wheelchairs and power wheelchairs.
Choose and Learn
with Your Eyes Using myGaze
DATE: July 26, 2016, 10:00 am EST - 60-minutes
COST: FREE
PRESENTER: FIORELLA
QUINN
DESCRIPTION: Eye trackers are tools that measure how our
eyes behave. They monitor what we look at, for how long, and where our eyes go.
For many years eye-gaze technology has been used as an alternative-access
method for individuals with physical disabilities. It allows a person to
operate a computer or control the environment without having to drag a mouse.
And it is faster, easier, and more efficient than other access methods.
Recently, however, eye-gaze devices are used more and more in the classroom,
especially in environments that provide different methods to access content and
promote inclusion for learners of all abilities. That’s because eye-gaze
technology is more affordable and easier to setup and utilize. In this webinar
we will explore the myGaze device, a very popular eye tracker from Visual
Interaction. This device is user-friendly, simple to setup and calibrate, and
requires no training. It is small and lightweight and can be attached to most
monitors and laptops. Paired with a powerful mouse emulation software (EyeMouse
Play), myGaze can be used to control other software, navigate websites, access
learning materials, play games, and communicate. With specific software, it is
also a valuable assessment tool that can provide information about what a
student focuses on, what attracts his/her attention, and what he/she
understands. Workshop participants will view many examples of activities
created for various software applications and designed for eye-gaze users to
promote participation, engagement, and inclusion. Resources and strategies will
be shared with attendees. Materials for Classroom Suite will be posted to the
Classroom Suite Activity Exchange.
Fun Activities
Using Remote Controlled Devices
DATE: August 04, 2016, 02:00 pm EST - 30-minutes
COST: FREE
PRESENTER: MARY
HAGER
DESCRIPTION: This presentation will include suggestions for
remote toys and devices that are easy to use and can be adapted for home and
classroom. In addition, ideas will be reviewed on what to consider when
purchasing devices using transmitters and receivers.
Intervention
Strategies for Self-injurious Behaviors
DATE: August 31, 2016, 10:00 am EST - 45-minutes
COST: FREE
PRESENTER: PADMAJA
SARATHY
DESCRIPTION: Students with significant disabilities may
engage in a variety of unconventional behaviors causing injury to themselves
–-such as hitting, head banging, scratching, hair pulling, biting, or
screaming. These problem behaviors interfere with learning, inflict bodily harm
and cause injury. The webinar will discuss the function that it serves, the
contributing factors that trigger the behavior and how to observe and document
the behavior. In this session, both educators and families will learn how to
change the triggers, provide supports to the student and teach more appropriate
replacement behaviors.
Build the Brain
When it Counts: Stimulate Literacy Development with Enriching Experiences
DATE: September 13, 2016, 10:00 am EST - 45-minutes
COST: FREE
PRESENTER: PADMAJA
SARATHY
DESCRIPTION: Build the Brain When it Counts series offers
three webinars to increase the knowledge and skills of educators to nurture
children’s executive function skills through the cognitive, literacy and
social-emotional thematic frameworks. The strategies and activities will
illustrate an invigorating learning process to put Pre-K to Kindergarten
children on a positive learning trajectory.
Part 2: Using the thematic framework of the ‘Literacy
World’, this webinar incorporates best-practice strategies to promote and
advance communication and literacy development of Pre-K and Kindergarten
students. A popular children’s book will serve as the focal point for exploring
the theme of literacy. Educators will learn how to design and deliver a variety
of enriching experiences to spark children’s sense of wonder and advance their
learning.
The Three Ps for
Behavioral Support: Preventive Strategies, Personalized Supports and Positive
Strokes
DATE: September 29, 2016, 10:00 am EST - 45-minutes
COST: FREE
PRESENTER: PADMAJA
SARATHY
DESCRIPTION: The Paraeducator Series will offer three
webinars designed to increase the knowledge and skills of paraeducators in
supporting students with disabilities in diverse settings. Combined, the focus
of the webinars is to prepare paraeducators to provide optimal support that
assists student’s learning success while facilitating self-dependence. This
series should be appealing to teachers who guide and supervise paraeducators
routinely as well as district special education trainers in their design and
delivery of professional development.
Part 2: With the aid of classroom scenarios and
student-specific vignettes involving both general education and special
education settings, this webinar session will illustrate how to use the “Three
Ps” approach guided by the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)
model to eliminate or reduce problem behaviors. Participants will learn how to
use Preventive Strategies (P1), provide Personalized Supports (P2) and deliver
Positive Strokes (P3).
Speech Dude Tells
All: Tech Tools For The Special-needs Classroom
DATE: October 04, 2016, 01:00 pm EST - 60-minutes
COST: FREE
PRESENTER: JENNIFER
COURDUFF & CHRIS
WENGER
DESCRIPTION: In this presentation, participants will be
introduced to a wide variety of innovative technology tools that can be easily
integrated into teaching and learning in the special needs classroom.
Participants will be given ideas for integrating tools into Common Core
instruction in ways that engage and motivate students with moderate to severe
disabilities. Note: Participants should access the webinar through the Google
Chrome browser
Apps Across the
Curriculum – Supporting Diverse Learners with Google and iOS
DATE: October 11, 2016, 02:30 pm EST - 60-minutes
COST: FREE
PRESENTER: DIANA
PETSCHAUER
DESCRIPTION: After first issuing 1:1 iPads, Chromebooks and
laptops, many schools are now implementing BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
programs that provide more choice for educators and learners. Some are Going
Google with Chromebooks and Google Apps for Education (GAFE). How do you
support diverse learners on all devices, using free and low-cost Apps & AT
solutions? Join us for this session focusing on ensuring success for all
learners using the tools, features and apps available in Apple’s App Store and
Google’s Chrome Web Store. These free and low cost AT solutions support
personalizing education for students, as well as engaging and including all
students in a UDL environment.
You will learn about a number of built-in accessibility
features, as well as a number of free and low-cost apps, extensions, add-ons
and web resources to support your students in accessing textbooks, learning
materials (Handouts/Worksheets), research and study skills and completing
assignments using technology. AT and app solutions to support students with
learning disabilities (including Dyslexia), physical disabilities, low vision
or blindness, and difficulties with executive functioning, literacy and math
will be discussed. You will have a powerful toolkit for fostering access and
success across all platforms, devices, and subjects! Access to General &
Special Education with Digital Tools, AT, Apps & Resources for all students
will be discussed.
Build the Brain
When it Counts: Nurture Social-emotional Domain with Positive Behavioral
Approaches
DATE: October 17, 2016, 10:00 am EST - 45-minutes
COST: FREE
PRESENTER: PADMAJA
SARATHY
DESCRIPTION: Build the Brain When it Counts series offers
three webinars to increase the knowledge and skills of educators to nurture
children’s executive function skills through the cognitive, literacy and
social-emotional thematic frameworks. The strategies and activities will
illustrate an invigorating learning process to put Pre-K to Kindergarten
children on a positive learning trajectory.
Part 3: Using a thematic framework of the ‘Emotional World’,
this webinar will illustrate a variety of enriching early experiences to foster
the social-emotional development of Pre-K and Kindergarten students. A popular
children’s book will serve as the focal point for exploring the theme of
emotions. Educators will learn how to design and deliver diverse activities to
advance student growth in self-regulation and problem-solving based on
neuroscience findings.
Apps and AT To
Support Executive Functioning
DATE: November 10, 2016, 02:30 pm EST - 60-minutes
COST: FREE
PRESENTER: DIANA
PETSCHAUER
DESCRIPTION: Executive function is often described as
difficulty with planning, behavior control/regulation, organization and
thinking skills. For individuals with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, learning
disabilities or a nonverbal learning disability, components of executive
functioning can limit functional capabilities in all areas of occupation.
Students struggle with planning, memory, organization and experience frequent
challenges with recalling the Who, What, When and Where of many tasks. In this
session you will learn about AT tools and Apps to support many executive
functioning skills such as time management, shift and flexible thinking,
emotional regulation, self-monitoring, planning and prioritizing, organization,
attention and focus, task initiation, and more! Join us for demonstrations,
examples, discussions and methods of implementation!
Accessibility
Features in Mobile Devices – What Is New in iOS and Android?
DATE: November 29, 2016, 01:00 pm EST - 60-minutes
COST: FREE
PRESENTER: JENNIFER
COURDUFF
DESCRIPTION: By law, mobile devices must include support for
persons with vision, hearing, learning, physical, and motor disabilities. For
example, did you know that you could set your device can be a “Switch” to help
persons with severe physical limitations live a full and productive life? In
this session, participants will be guided through the accessibility features
offered on iOS 10 and Android-based devices, and will be provided with
scenarios for applying accessibility features for personal and professional
productivity.
Taking AT Along to
Colleges and Universities
DATE: December 07, 2016, 10:30 am EST - 60-Minutes
COST: FREE
PRESENTER: GAYL
BOWSER & JANET
PETERS
DESCRIPTION: When high schools and post-secondary programs
for disabled students work together to help with transitions that include a
student’s use of assistive technology (AT), continuity of the student’s AT use
is much more likely. The Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology in
Post-secondary Education (QIAT-PS) comprise a variety of on-line tools
available to improve assistive technology planning for transitions from K-12
education to post-secondary education. This session will explore the QIAT-PS
tools and offer examples of how they have been used.
AT Independence in
College: The QIAT-PS Student Self-evaluation Matrix
DATE: December 14, 2016, 10:30 am EST - 1-Hour
COST: FREE
PRESENTER: GAYL
BOWSER & JANET
PETERS
DESCRIPTION: In this session, we will look at factors
students must consider when attending college, including accessing available AT
services and supports. A newly revised student self-evaluation matrix will be
presented as a strategy for preparing students for independence with AT during
the transition from high school to post-secondary education.
Monday, July 11, 2016
South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association: We Need a New Name for Stonemark Station
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Friday, July 01, 2016
LAMP Augmentative Communication training
The SC Assistive Technology Program is
hosting a Prentke Romich Company
training. Hope to see you there!
Language
Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP)
Extended Course:
Highlighting Local Clients
When:
October 4th and 5th, 2016
Part
1: 10/4/16, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Part
2: 10/5/16, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
CEUs:
0.8 ASHA CEUs
Cost:
$145
Location:
Collaborative Training
Center, Midlands Center, 8301 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203
LAMP is an augmentative alternative communication (AAC) approach
designed to give a method of independently and spontaneously expressing
themselves through a speech generating device. This course will cover the
components of LAMP: readiness to learn, engaging the learner through joint
engagement, and learning language through a unique and consistent motor plan
paired with an auditory signal and a natural consequence. Discussion will
include how this approach addresses the core language deficits of autism,
device features that are beneficial to teaching language, and how to use those
features to implement LAMP components. Videos will be used to illustrate the
treatment components.
In addition, this extended workshop will include videotaping of
up to three local clients chosen by the host center on the day prior to the
training. Those videos will be used to illustrate the components of LAMP and to
facilitate discussion regarding assessment and implementation.
PRC's language system and devices will be used to illustrate
treatment components but LAMP principles can also be applied to other products.
Participants will receive some hands-on time with the LAMP Words for Life
language system; however this is not a device-specific training.
The videotaped clients are eligible to receive loaner devices
for one month following this basic workshop to trial the LAMP approach. Those
team members responsible for implementation need to be present throughout the
training and would need to receive specific device training either through
online e-trainings or through the local PRC consultant. This can be arranged
with the Center for AAC & Autism prior to the workshop.
You may cancel up to two weeks prior to the workshop for a $35
cancellation fee. Within the two weeks prior to the workshop no refund will be
available.
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