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Easter Seals APPs and AT Demos
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 Boston:* iPads for Learners with Significant Special Needs: June 27th, 2013, 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon, Easter Seals Boston. This workshop will review ways to use the i-Pad to engage, motivate and teach learners with severe special needs. Topics will include APPs for cause and effect, APPs for cortical vision impairment, using a switch with an iPad and more. Participants should have working knowledge of the iPad and students with severe special needs. Fees apply. For more information contact 617.226.7522 ext 114 or email atrc@eastersealsma.org or visit www.massmatch.org/events/
* Monthly APPs Share Group: May 9th, 2013, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Free, Easter Seals Technology Center, Boston. Learn tips and tricks you need to become an iPad expert, practice skills and learn about the latest i-Technology APPs. RSVP to atrc@eastersealsma.org or call 617-226-2634 or visit www.massmatch.org/events/
* Android - Making It Accessible: May 16, 2013, 10:30 a.m. - Noon. Free and Open to the public., Easter Seals ATRC Center, Boston. Learn how Android devices are different from yet similar to Apple i-Devices, the basic steps for care and use, share tips, tricks, the latest APPs and how to make your Android accessible. RSVP to atrc@eastersealsma.org or call 617-226-2634Website:
New Bedford:
* Assitive Technology Lab Drop-In: June 12th, 2:30 p.m., June 27th, 10 a.m., 2013, Easter Seals ATRC, New Bedford. Chat with AT Specialists, view examples of AT, discuss your questions and concerns, and leave with a better understanding of what AT can do for you at work, home and school. To register contact 508-992-3128 x516 or JDesroches@eastersealsma.org or visit www.massmatch.org/events/
* Advance Kurzwell 3000 & Firefly for Educators, June 13th, 2013, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Easter Seals - New Bedford. See how the Kurzweil 3000 and Firefly allow making content accessible to all students and how to integrate it into current lesson plans. Learn how to access Bookshare and other e-Text resources, how to scan worksheets and handouts, and how to convert teacher-made electronic resources into the Kurzweil format for full access, and review how to use the dictionary, thesaurus, and word prediction. For more informaton contact JDesroches@eastersealsma.org or call 508.992.3128Website or visit www.eastersealsma.org
* i-Pad Interest Group Easter Seals, June 20th, 2013, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Easter Seals, New Bedford. Learn tips and tricks you need to become an iPad expert, meet new friends, practice your new skills and learn about the latest APPS. Contact Jean K. Des Roches at 508-992-3128 x516 or JDesroches@eastersealsma.org for more information.
Worcester Easter Seals:
* Apple iDevices & Augmentative Communication: June 13, 2013, Easter Seals, Worcester, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. This workshop will take a look at Apple iDevices and how they can be used to support successful communication with a variety of users. Discuss AAC APPS, APPS that can be used to promote positive interactions across environments, and switch-based APPS. Plus the importance of social closeness, and strategies for creating fun, meaningful exchanges between users and their communication partners. Fees apply. To RSVP visit Easter Seals AT Page.
getATStuff is a free classified service for those wanting to buy, sell, trade or donate equipement such as:
-Wheelchairs -Accessible Computers
-Communication Devices -Walkers
-Adapted Vans -And much more
Visit www.getATstuff.com or email MassMATCH at
massmatch@state.ma.us 866-682-9955
The Long Term Device Loan Program. Loans Massachusetts' residents with disabilities, free of charge, low-cost assistive devices. Financial need must be demonstrated. For more information contact: Ferol Smith, 800-244-2756, ext. 428 or 431. |
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The Federation For Children With Special Needs
www.fcsn.org
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Boston, MA.
1-866-682-9955 (Toll Free)
617-204-3851
TTY 617-204-3815
special edu
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Assistive Technology Events
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Easter Seals Assistive Technology Conference & Exposition: June 3rd, 2013, Worcester: This conference features a full-day of assistive technology workshops and exhibits for people with disabilities, their families educators, therapists and professionals who work in the field of assistive technology. Find AT for employment, education, community living and communication and try out the latest technology at the Tech Try-It Center
Workshops include:
• Maximizing the Kindle Fire with Evernote and Other Apps
• Computer Workstation Ergonomics
• Bringing AAC Home
• Casting Call: Using Screencasting for Modeling and to Engage Learning
• App"tastic Tools for Adults with Disabilities
• Yes, you can!: Options for controlling your world
• iPads for Individuals with Severe or Multiple Special Needs
• Assistive Technology Goes to College Panel Discussion
For more information contact 508-751-6312 or rkennedy@eastersealsma.org or visit the Easter Seals AT Conference Page
i-Pad Apps for Language & Learning - Understand How The Latest AAC Devices Can Benefit Your Child: March 20th, 2013, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Spaulding Outpatient Center for Children, Lexington. Kristina Duggan, AAC Program Coordinator at Spaulding, will highlight i-Pad APPs for language and learning skills for children of all ages, the basics of iPad settings, and the APP Store. Families may bring iPads or other iDevices. Designed for parents and caregivers with little or no knowledge or experience in AAC. RSVP to 781.860.1742 or luriecenter@partners.org
Perkins School for the Blind's "Early Connections" Conference: Taking Care of Our Children - Taking Care of Ourselves, April 27th, 2013, Watertown. Conference topics include: Recreational Activities, Technology for Remote Consultation, CVI i-Pad Orientation & Mobility Preschool Settings, Social Skills, Student Panel, Building Effective Teams, networking, etc. For parents of children with visual impairments (birth-7) and professionals. For more information and registration visit the Perkins' Early Connections Conference page.
Using Assistive Technology at School, Home and in the Community. March 7th, 2013, 10 a.m. - 12 noon, Boston, MA. Emily Laubscher, M.S., CCC-SLP of the Autism Language Program at Children's Hospital Boston will speak about assistive technology (AT) and implementing evaluators recommendations at school and home. Ms. Laubscher is part of a project focused on developing models for implementing AT and overcoming barriers to its use, and has hands-on experience working intensively with a student as well as researching the topic. Please RSVP to Leslie Lockhart or to Tom Mela, tmela@massadvocates.org/
American Sign-Language Tour with No Spoken English - at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts: for students of ASL and Deaf Studies. Ask for a ticket from any cashier at any entrance. Participation will be limited to comply with the Museum’s guidelines for the size of groups in galleries. Contact vburrows@mfa.org or visit www.mfa.org .
• American Sign Language MFA Multimedia Guide ( iTouch) - Free to MFA Members and visitors who are Deaf and use ASL. Sharf Visitor Center, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. MFA Members and other visitors who are Deaf and fluent in ASL and their invited guests ONLY. Students of ASL are not permitted. Ask for a ticket from any cashier at any entrance.
• Free Passes To The MFA For The Deaf Community (Deaf visitors are welcome to bring their guests.)American Sign Language And Asl-Interpreted Events At The Mfa, Boston Open To Everyone Including Asl Students. For more information on the above events, email vburrows@mfa.org or visit www.mfa.org
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Learn How Technolgy Can Help Those with Autism Communicate: Aligning the Characteristics of Autism with the Features of Mobile Devices: October 10th, 2012, 6 - 8 p.m., Children's Hospital in Boston. Dr. Howard Shane will cover how mobile devices are being used to improve learning and communication skills for those on the autism spectrum, present strategies for selecting mobile software apps best suited to your child’s talents, needs and difficulties. Dr. Shane’s research focus is on children with complex communication impairment related to autism and other developmental disorders, and currently is studying the use of technology and visual supports to improve communication and learning in persons with autism. This event can also be viewed live https://meeting.childrens.harvard.edu/r29j0kaja59/ seen at a later time on a webcast upload. To RSVP, contact rosetta.mojahed-dacey@childrens.harvard.edu or 617-355-1933 or visit Children's Hospital Clincial Services Page.
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Western Mass AT Events
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i-PAD Club: May 22, 2013, 7 p.m., Seven Hills Family Support Center, Southbridge. Free and open to the public. This monthly i-Pad club is for Adults, Children, Caretakers and Educators of those with disabilties. Bring your i-Pad, learn and share what apps might be helpful for different ages and abilities, learn how to use your iPad. Share apps that work for your child. Wireless available. For more information call 508.796.1950 or email kholstrom@sevenhills.org or visit www.sevenhills.org
CARE Memory Band Medical Alert: May 15th, 2013, UCP Bershire in Pittsfield, 12 noon - 2 p.m. Learn how this device will allow you to carry medical history on you. The CARE Medical History flash-drive Wrist Band Bracelet and the preloaded CARE e-Manager Software allow you to enter your complete personal health history which you can then download to the memory device in the wrist band. The CARE Bracelet plugs directly to USB port on any PC or Mac. RSVP for this event to dmatthews@ucpberkshire.org, or 413-442-1562 ext 34
PEARL Portable Blind or Low Vision Reading Access: May 1st 1013, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., UCP Berkshire in Pittsfield. Learn about the portable PEARL for scanning and readingm which gives blind and low vision users instant portable access to printed material with an array of human-sounding voices. A folding camera can connect to your PC and snap a picture of your reading material. RSVP Dawn Matthews dmatthews@ucpberkshire.org
413-442-1562 ext 34
Dragon Naturally Speaking - Can it Work for You? January 19, 2013, 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., UCP Berkshire, Pittsfield. This free workshop will cover how Dragon Naturally Speaking speech recognition software enables accessibility for all to use a computer. You talk, and it types. Use your voice to create and edit documents or emails, launch applications, open files, control your mouse, and more. RSVPs required to dmatthews@ucpberkshire.org or 413-442-1562 ex 34, or visit www.ucpberkshire.org
Windows 7 Accessibility…Learn about the Built In Features: January 23, 2013, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., UCP Berkshire, Pittsfield. This free workshops will cover the Accessibility features for Windows 7. Windows offers several programs and settings that can make the computer easier and more comfortable to use. Additional assistive technology products can be added to your computer if you need other accessibility features. RSVPs required to dmatthews@ucpberkshire.org or 413-422-1562 ext. 34 or visit www.ucpberkshire.org
Learn how IntelliKeys Can Help Your Student - Free Easter Seals Workshop: November 28th, 2012, 12 Noon - 2 p.m., AT Regional Center at UCP Berkshire, Pittsfield. IntelliKeys is a alternative keyboard designed for students with physical disabilities that is customizable, flat, touch-sensitive device, and can change by sliding different overlays onto the touch sensitive area. Please register to dmatthews@ucpberkshire.org or 413.442.1562, or visit the Easter Seals Websites www.ucpberkshire.org or www.massmatch.org/events.
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