Virtual Event, September 12th, 2024, with Easterseals Massachusetts and the Mass Rehabilitation Commission. Free. For people with disabilities of all ages, their family members, professionals working with such individuals with disability and anyone interested in learning about assistive technology.
* Explore how innovation meets accessibility as presenting experts share insights, best practices, and solutions.
* Whether you are a seasoned expert or just learning about AT, this training and expo will broaden your knowledge and inspire new possibilities.
Registration is required to https://events.zoom.us/ev/AgFHj74NSRaOsfYxlnjY0DNRJy8eeNvuZ7etz4SCyAFBY9iUFNFD~AqH9YGMuThcTrUFFJwiMGux1JVQzFNmLkRzejMi8QTw6Y9V2tk8ti6B3BA or contact (508) 757-2756 or info@eastersealsma.org
AGENDA
- Opening remarks – MRC Commissioner Toni Wolf
- DDS 101 – Victor Hernandez
- Empowering Futures: Preparing High School and College Students with Disabilities for Successful Employment – Nancy Mader
- Augmentative Communication – Real Talk -Sara Young
- MRC Connect Overview – Kaitlin Morrissette
- College Navigator – Alexandra Ullrich
- Navigating the Digital World as a DeafBlind Person: Communicating Connecting, and Co-Navigating -Sara Morrison
- Lunch and Exhibitors
- Adapting off the Shelf Technology with 3D Printing
- Lunch and Exhibitors
- Adapting off the Shelf Technology with 3D Printing – Tiffany Miller, ATP
- Cyber Hygiene and Best Practices – Meghan Martinez
- Vendor mini sessions – Michele Boutelle
- Fit or Flop – what you need to know to order the correct wheelchair and other equipment from Requipment – Dan Perkins
- From Referral to Real Life: The AT Process for VR – Kobena Bonney
