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*[[Media: AT_&_Me.pdf | Assistive Technology & Me PDF Presentation]]
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===Working Successfully: Exploring Apps for Employment & Transition===
===Assistive Technology Supports Successful Transition===


'''Thursday, September 4, 2014 - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM'''
'''Friday, September 26, 2014 - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM'''


'''Presenters: Carolyn Phillips, Martha Rust and Rachel Wilson'''
'''Presenters: Carolyn Phillips and Carson Cochran'''


Session Description:
Session Description:


With the introduction of apps, we are experiencing a drastic technology evolution that is revolutionizing the field of Assistive Technology and producing positive life changing results for individuals with disabilities. Apps are assisting individuals in the workplace by promoting more independence, increasing opportunities for inclusion, promoting depth of learning, providing equal access in work settings and supporting smoother transitions. This session will provide participants with opportunities to explore specific app solutions that promote success in the employment setting and that can ultimately assist with successful transitions into the workplace and community.
Student’s need independent access to the curriculum to become life-long learners. Assistive Technology can increase opportunities for education, social interactions, and potential employment but how does it work into transition planning? Assistive Technology can be identified for students through consideration, or evaluation by matching technological features to individual needs. This presentation will compare assistive technology consideration and evaluation as well as provide participants with examples of “feature matched” technology aligned to transition planning.


Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
1. The participants can explain the difference between AT consideration and evaluation
2. The participants can list 3 assistive technology features
3. The participants can name 5 assistive technology devices, software, and/or service.


1. Participants will learn at least 3 mobile devices that popular in the workforce
*[[Media:2014_Assistive_Supports_Successful_Transition.pdf | Assistive Technology Supports Successful Transition PDF Presentation]]
 
2. Participants will learn at least 5 apps for note taking in the workforce
 
3. Participants will learn at least 3 apps for organization
 
4. Participants will learn at least 3 apps that can assist with employment
 
*[[Media:2014_GRA_Working_Successfully_-_Exploring_Apps_for_Employment_and_Transition_FINAL.pdf | Exploring Apps for Employment & Transition PDF Presentation]]

Latest revision as of 12:23, 29 September 2014

Keynote: Assistive Technology & Me

Friday, September 26, 2014 - 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Presenters: Carolyn Phillips

Keynote Description:

The world around us is evolving at an astounding rate. Assistive Technology developments have been foundational in this evolution and a catalyst for producing positive life-changing results for individuals with disabilities.

This session will take a closer look at: AMAC | Tools for Life – AT Act Program Advocacy & Knowing Your Rights Understanding Assistive Technology Trends to Watch where we are and perhaps, where we are going. …all in 60 minutes!�

Assistive Technology Supports Successful Transition

Friday, September 26, 2014 - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Presenters: Carolyn Phillips and Carson Cochran

Session Description:

Student’s need independent access to the curriculum to become life-long learners. Assistive Technology can increase opportunities for education, social interactions, and potential employment but how does it work into transition planning? Assistive Technology can be identified for students through consideration, or evaluation by matching technological features to individual needs. This presentation will compare assistive technology consideration and evaluation as well as provide participants with examples of “feature matched” technology aligned to transition planning.

Learning Objectives: 1. The participants can explain the difference between AT consideration and evaluation 2. The participants can list 3 assistive technology features 3. The participants can name 5 assistive technology devices, software, and/or service.