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==='''AT Lab Schedule'''===
==='''AT Lab Schedule'''===
'''Monday, February 15'''
*10 AM to 11 AM M5 Technology Assistive Technology (AT) 101 – Begin with the End in Mind Carolyn Phillips, AMAC, Tools for Life at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA Martha Rust, AMAC, Tools for Life at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA Maria Kelley, University of Washington, Seattle, WA Welcome to the Assistive Technology Revolution! Assistive Technology developments have been a catalyst for producing positive life-changing results for individuals with learning disabilities. In this session, the presenters will share helpful advocacy tips, AT solutions/strategies, and information on AT trends to watch. Level: Basic
'''Tuesday, February 16'''
*Assistive Technology (AT) 102 – Diving Below the Surface Carolyn Phillips, AMAC, Tools for Life at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA Martha Rust, AMAC, Tools for Life at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA Maria Kelley, University of Washington, Seattle, WA Assistive Technology can have a transformational effect for individuals with LD. This session will dive deeper to look at AT feature matching. Join us to explore specific AT strategies and solutions to promote success in school, workplace, and community settings that can ultimately assist with smooth transitions throughout life. Level: Intermediate
'''Wednesday, February 17'''
W9 Technology Here’s Hope: Assistive Technology (AT) Supporting Mental Health for People with LD Carolyn Phillips, AMAC, Tools for Life, Atlanta, GA Maria Kelley, University of Washington, Seattle, WA Rachel Wilson, AMAC, Tools for Life, Atlanta, GA Assistive technology can be used in innovative ways to support individuals with LD who have mental health (MH) issues. Join us to explore how the use of AT, from telepresence, tablets, apps to word prediction are keeping people with LD off the FAST (Frustration or Fatigue, Anxiety, Stress and Tension) Track. Level: Intermediate


'''Tuesday, February 17, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM'''
'''Tuesday, February 17, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM'''
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*AT Lab Breakdown - Everyone (this will not take 3 hours)
*AT Lab Breakdown - Everyone (this will not take 3 hours)


==='''AT Solutions Lab Layout'''===
==='''AT Solutions Lab Layout'''===

Revision as of 10:24, 29 October 2015

AT Solutions Lab Partners

Creative, comprehensive use of technology and the Internet by students and teachers as the very best resource ever is the focus for the Technology Lab that will be available Wednesday through Friday at the LDA Conference.

The LDA|AMAC AT Solutions Lab is generously brought to you by:


Presentations


AT Lab Schedule

Monday, February 15

  • 10 AM to 11 AM M5 Technology Assistive Technology (AT) 101 – Begin with the End in Mind Carolyn Phillips, AMAC, Tools for Life at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA Martha Rust, AMAC, Tools for Life at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA Maria Kelley, University of Washington, Seattle, WA Welcome to the Assistive Technology Revolution! Assistive Technology developments have been a catalyst for producing positive life-changing results for individuals with learning disabilities. In this session, the presenters will share helpful advocacy tips, AT solutions/strategies, and information on AT trends to watch. Level: Basic

Tuesday, February 16

  • Assistive Technology (AT) 102 – Diving Below the Surface Carolyn Phillips, AMAC, Tools for Life at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA Martha Rust, AMAC, Tools for Life at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA Maria Kelley, University of Washington, Seattle, WA Assistive Technology can have a transformational effect for individuals with LD. This session will dive deeper to look at AT feature matching. Join us to explore specific AT strategies and solutions to promote success in school, workplace, and community settings that can ultimately assist with smooth transitions throughout life. Level: Intermediate

Wednesday, February 17

W9 Technology Here’s Hope: Assistive Technology (AT) Supporting Mental Health for People with LD Carolyn Phillips, AMAC, Tools for Life, Atlanta, GA Maria Kelley, University of Washington, Seattle, WA Rachel Wilson, AMAC, Tools for Life, Atlanta, GA Assistive technology can be used in innovative ways to support individuals with LD who have mental health (MH) issues. Join us to explore how the use of AT, from telepresence, tablets, apps to word prediction are keeping people with LD off the FAST (Frustration or Fatigue, Anxiety, Stress and Tension) Track. Level: Intermediate

Tuesday, February 17, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  • AT Lab Set up - Everyone (this will not take 4 hours)

Wednesday, February 18, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM

  • 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM Dedicated Exhibiting Hours (Maria Kelley, Gaby de Jongh, Martha Rust)
  • 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM Presentation: Learning Disabilities & AT Solutions 101: An Overview, Carolyn Phillips and Martha Rust (Maria Kelley)
  • 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM Open Lab Demo Time (Gaby de Jongh, TJ Schlouski, Jessica Schuyler)
  • 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM Robot Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Southern New Hampshire University, Dr. Lundy Lewis and Dr. Nancy Charron
  • 2:15 PM to 3:30 PM Open Lab Demo Time (Maria Kelley, Sue Castles)
  • 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Tea & Talk: Our Favorite Apps for Writing & Reading, Mark McCabe (Martha Rust)
  • 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Open Lab Demo Time (Maria Kelley, TJ Schlouski, Rachel Wilson, Martha Rust)

Thursday, February 19, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM

  • 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM Dedicated Exhibiting Hours (Maria Kelley, Gaby de Jongh Martha Rust)
  • 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM Understanding Apps and Tablet Accessibility: Back to the Basics, Carolyn Phillips and Martha Rust
  • 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM Open Lab Demo Time (Maria Kelley, Gaby de Jongh)
  • 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM Robot Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Southern New Hampshire University, Dr. Lundy Lewis and Dr. Nancy Charron (Martha Rust, Maria Kelley)
  • 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Tea & Talk: Our Favorite Apps for Organization, Jessica Schuyler and Sue Castles
  • 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Open Lab Demo Time (Mark McCabe, TJ Schlouski, Rachel Wilson, Martha Rust)

Friday, February 20, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

  • 8:00 AM to 10:15 AM Dedicated Exhibiting Hours (Jessica Schuyler, Sue Castles, Martha Rust)
  • 10:15 PM to 11:15 AM Presentation: Learning Disabilities & AT Solutions 102: Diving Deeper, Carolyn Phillips and Martha Rust (Maria Kelley)
  • 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM Open Lab Demo Time (Maria Kelley, Gaby de Jongh, Martha Rust)
  • 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM Tech Talk with Kinems Learning Games, Michael Boloudakis CANCELLED
  • 1:15 PM to 3:30 PM Open Lab Demo Time (Maria Kelley, Mark McCabe, TJ Schlouski)
  • 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Tea & Talk: Our Favorite Apps for Living & Transitions, Maria Kelley and Gaby de Jongh (Martha Rust)
  • 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM Open Lab Demo Time (Maria Kelley, Gaby de Jongh, Rachel Wilson, Martha Rust)

Friday, February 20, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  • AT Lab Breakdown - Everyone (this will not take 3 hours)

AT Solutions Lab Layout


AT Solutions Lab Equipment List

IATP Equipment List

  • 2-Mac
  • 2- Chromebooks
  • 2- Laptops with windows 7
  • 2- laptops with Windows 8
  • 10- iPads/iPad minis
  • 3- Surface tablets
  • Software:
  • JAWS
  • Openbook/Pearl
  • Zoomtext
  • MAGic
  • Dragon
  • Read and Write Gold
  • Solo
  • WordQ- Do you have Speech Q?
  • Inspiration
  • Kurzweil 3000
  • Ginger?
  • mount kit
  • Ruby
  • Livescribe pens
  • Keyboards
  • mice
  • pencil grips
  • different cases for iPads
  • Eye-Pal Reader
  • Droid Watch
  • Talking Calculator
  • Talking Theromometer
  • Talking Pill alarm
  • Pocket talker
  • Wireless headphones
  • sit to stand desk
  • ball chair

WATAP

  • Telepresence Robot
  • Android devices
  • Kindle Fire
  • Ram mounts
  • scale
  • pebble
  • magnifiers
  • laptop with WYNN, ClaroRead and ReadIt
  • iPod touch
  • Reading Pen
  • Talking Dictionary
  • Eye Pal Reader
  • ergonomic seat
  • Foot Fidget
  • Wizcom SuperPen Scanner
  • Optelect ClearReader +
  • LiveScribe Echo

TFL

  • Kubi
  • iPod touch
  • Samsung watch
  • smaller keyboard
  • new Android tablets
  • Kindle Fire
  • Franklin Anybook anywhere
  • Laptop stand
  • iGuys case- can put IATP ipad in
  • Big Grip Tablet- can put IATP ipad in
  • Personal fitbits
  • We will have our laptop and new surfaces as well