Working in collaboration with the Midstate Arc in Meriden, CT

The AT Academy© workshop is an interactive, technology based training program designed to build foundational competencies in order to deliver Assistive Technology services to individuals with an array of disabilities.

Training Outline:

• AT Evaluation, including Fundamental Assessment Process (FAP)©
• Access to AT (computer access; switches)
• Mobile Devices (iOS, Android, Chrome, smartphones; tablets; built in accessibility features)
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Literacy – Tools to support independence in the areas of reading and writing
• AT for Community Living – Tools for Organization, Time Management, Home Automation
• Future Trends in AT (virtual reality, wearables)
• AT Trials & Implementation

Utilizing the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), presentation materials will include:

• Training materials focused on the topic areas described above.
• Interactive live training experiences including: group and individual activities, web based tools, web based data collection forms, and more.
• Learning Designer will promote hands-on learning through a BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) learning environment.
• An interactive web portal that will house all the training materials and additional web resources.

The class will consist of 3 Webinars and a series of recorded online learning modules.

For additional details and registration info, visit the Midstate Arc website