The Auburn University Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling; Auburn University Center for Disability Research and Service; and the Auburn University Office of Professional and Continuing Education welcome you to Assistive Technology... The Great Equalizer. OCTOBER 22 & 23, 2014 Auburn University Student Center Auburn, Alabama ALATEC Participants... If you need assistance at any time during the conference ask anyone wearing an ORANGE shirt with the ALATEC logo. They will be glad to assist you! Please silence your cell phone during conference events. Thank you! Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution / employer. WELCOME........................................................................................ CONFERENCE AGENDA .......................................................... ii i - iii KEYNOTE SPEAKER – John Robinson ................................................... iv BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1-6 Wednesday Hands on Workshop and Breakout sessions………… 1 - 2 Thursday Hands on Workshops and Breakout sessions.................3 - 6 CEU INFORMATION ...................................................... (INSIDE BACK COVER) 12 CENTER FOR DISABILITY RESEARCH & SERVICE TOUR INFORMATION ................................................................................... 7 MAPS 8 - 10 Haley Center & Student Center - Levels 1.......................................... 8 Student Center - Level 2 & 3............................................................... 9 Campus Map...................................................................................... 10 PLANNING COMMITTEE ............................................................................ 11 Information on Continuing Education Credit available on Page 12. TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO AUBURN UNIVERSITY Dear ALATEC Guests, We are delighted t o have you join us for the fifth annual Alabama Assistive Technology E x p o and Conference. Our goal is to create a venue for consumers and professionals to come together and learn about the many assistive technology devices available for individuals living with disabilities. ALATEC provides an opportunity to educate people and professionals about assistive technology. Participants have an opportunity to see assistive technology i n use and take away information r e g a r d i n g the many resources available. This year, we will again offer a tour of Auburn University’s Center for Disability Research and Service. The multifaceted n a t u r e of the Center helps individuals, with t h e m o s t significant disabilities, live independently and achieve their career and educational goals. Please let us know if we can do anything to make your visit to our campus more comfortable. There are many volunteers and conference coordinators available to assist with a variety of needs. You can easily identify them by their orange ALATEC shirts. Once again, welcome to Auburn University and the 2014 Alabama Assistive Technology E x p o and Conference. We hope you will enjoy the program as much as we have enjoyed putting it together. Auburn University | Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation & Counseling Auburn University | Center for Disability Research & Service Auburn University | Office of Professional & Continuing Education i 9AM - Noon CHECK-IN / REGISTRATION 3 FLOOR RECEPTION AREA RD 10AM - Noon EXHIBIT HALL OPEN / VISIT VENDORS BALLROOM B 10AM- Noon Workshop: Laura Parks & Beth Warren BALLROOM A Noon - 12:45PM BOX LUNCH / VISIT VENDORS 12:45PM - 1PM WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS Scott Renner, Christine Fleming 1PM - 1:45PM GENERAL SESSION | KEYNOTE SPEAKER John Robinson, Get Off Your Knees 2PM - 3PM BALLROOM A BALLROOM A CONCURRENT SESSIONS Give Me the Tools By: William Bowman CONFERENCE AGENDA Wednesday, October 22 Operating Systems Battle Royale By: Jeff Mega Switches, Ergonomics, & Workstation Design By: Bynum Duren Home Modifications By: Scott Renner 3PM - 3:15PM BREAK & VISIT VENDORS 3:15PM - 4PM TOURS AU Center for Disability Research & Service AT Lab Scott Renner & Staff BALLROOM B Dawson Building 3:15PM - 4:15PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS Zoom Text By: Michael Papp Educating High School Students Using AT By: Kim Moates An Evolution of AT for Deaf and Hard of Hearing By: Daniel Lute What are QR Codes? By: Elizabeth Stewart & Ed Larson 4:15PM - 5PM VISIT VENDORS BALLROOM B ii CONFERENCE AGENDA Thursday, October 23 8AM - 8:45AM EXHIBITS HALL OPEN / VISIT VENDORS BALLROOM B 8AM - 8:45AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST BALLROOM A 9AM - 10:15AM CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2 Cool 4 School By: Ashley McLeroy Chrome Vox By: Tim Emmons O&M and Vision Therapists By: Brianna Jeffrey Intellectual Disabilities and AT By: Scott Renner & Michael Papp 10:15AM-10:25AM BREAK 10:30AM-11:45AM CONCURRENT SESSIONS Text Help By: Beth Warren Wheelchairs: More to Them than Meets the Eye By: Cathy Carver AT on Stick By: Laura Parks Intro to AT for the Blind By: Joel Stephens 11:45AM - Noon BREAK & VISIT VENDORS BALLROOM B 11:45 - 12:45PM LUNCH BALLROOM A 12:15PM - 1PM APPY HOUR/ SHARE YOUR FAVORITE APP by Laura Parks & Courtney Utsey BALLROOM A 12:30PM- 2PM Hands on Workshop BALLROOM A 1:00PM - 2:00PM Assistive Technology for FUN! By: Jared Rehm 2:15-3:15PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS iOS Accesssibility By: Ashley McLeroy Lost at Sea Just my Android and Me By: Jeff Mega Ergonomics By: Beth Warren iii Forming an AT Team By: Elizabeth Stewart & Courtney Utsey BALLROOM A 2014 KEYNOTE SPEAKER John Robinson John Robinson is Managing Partner and CEO of Our Ability. Our Ability, Inc. is a company owned and operated by People with Disabilities to support People with Disabilities. John is a motivational/inspirational speaker as well as a video executive producer on numerous award winning productions for Public Broadcasting and the internet. In the past two years, Robinson has been from Australia to the White House discussing the Obstacles he has overcome! John Robinson has spoken to Fortune 500 Corporations to high school students. Robinson speaks to audiences about Overcoming Obstacles in Life. v BREAKOUT SESSIONS Hands on Workshop Wednesday, October 22: 10AM – 12PM How to Use Switches for Access – Adapt Toys, Build Battery Interrupt & a Switch - Laura Parks & Beth Warren - Presenters Jeff Mega – Michael Papp – Floating to assist participants Assistive technology can only meet an individual’s needs if it can be accessed. Access methods include direct, switch, voice, eye gaze, joystick and mouse. If switch access is found to be the best method for an individual, then further assessment is required to determine the optimal switch type and location. This presentation will systematically go through a switch location hierarchy and present a variety of available switch types. You will also learn how to make a switch and build a battery interrupt to modify battery operated devices to operate with a switch. Come have fun and learn about switches. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22: 2PM - 3PM Give Me the Tools - William Bowman The “Give Me the Tools” program is an assistive technology demonstration program to teach people about low-vision assistive technology and how it can improve the quality of life by using it. Statistics will be shown on how much more improved the quality of life is for someone who is visually impaired by using assistive technology. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. Operating System Battle Royale – Fight for Accessibility Supremacy - Jeff Mega IOS, Android, and Windows! Oh my! It is a tough world out there and picking the right tablet can be a real battle. Let us be your guide as we talk about and demonstrate some of the various accessibility features available in the different devices. We’ll help take some of the guesswork out of making that important selection. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. Switches, Ergonomics, and Work Station Design - Bynum Duren Children and adults with functional limitations encounter product problems that prevent independent function in the home, community, school, and work environment. Assistive Technology, (products), can make the difference between independent or dependent functioning in the home, community, school, and work environment. At the end of the session, participants will be able to improve their awareness of Rehabilitation Technology Services and how AT solutions can improve independent functioning for people with multiple functional limitations. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. 1 BREAKOUT SESSIONS Home Modifications - No Contractor Required - Scott Renner This presentation will discuss home accommodations and modifications solutions that do not involve structural changes to the home. The presentation will start with some basic home modifications solutions and then talk about safety items used by individuals with disabilities or caring family members. Finally, a list of products that are designed to provide access to the home without any or very little structural modifications will be shared. This session will provide valuable information and resources for this alternative to traditional home modification. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22: 3:15PM - 4:15PM Using ZoomText Magnifier/Reader for Windows - Michael Papp This presentation will focus on accommodating computer access for low vision users with ZoomText Magnifier/Reader. We will cover the basics of using ZoomText 10.1 for Windows 7 and ZoomText for Windows 8. Advanced features such as setting up freeze windows, how to create different settings for use with programs such as Word and Internet Explorer, using the application and doc readers, as well as a demonstration of the desktop camera viewer. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. Educating High School Students Using Assistive Technology in the Classroom and in the Community - Kim Moates Participants of this session will gain an understanding of the assistive technology tools that can be used to teach high school students with various disabilities. The assistive technology tools include communication devices, iPad apps, low technology solutions, and tools for life skills. Participants of this session will also gain an understanding of teaching high school students using assistive technology tools that match their cognitive and functioning levels. This session will not only focus on assistive technology in the classroom but assistive technology tools that will be useful to high school students with disabilities in the community setting. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. An Evolution of Assistive Technology for Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Daniel Lute This presentation will address how assistive technology has evolved over the years for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Current technology demonstrations will be provided with a focus on accommodations in the workplace, emergency preparedness, and independent living. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. What are QR Codes? - Elizabeth Stewart & Ed Larson Have you asked yourself the following questions: What is a QR code? How do I use them in the classroom? How do I make them? If so, this is the session for you!! Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapists, Individuals with Disability, Family members, and caregivers 2. BREAKOUT SESSIONS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23: 9AM - 10:15AM 2 Cool 4 School - Great Apps for Students in High School and College! - Ashley McLeroy Not only are tablets portable for students they're also more motivating to use than old school methods. Why not take full advantage of the apps that are available further to assist those with disabilities? This session will cover several apps that assist high school and college students in areas such as note taking, planning, studying, and writing. The apps presented in this session have been known to promote success and independence among students with disabilities. Attendees of this session will learn recommended apps for the above areas and the features that make them so useful. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. ChromeVox – Adding Accessibility to Google Chrome – Tim Emmons Not everyone can afford an Apple computer and adding additional software to make a Windows PC speak can be cost-prohibitive. Google Chrome has added out of the box accessibility for individuals that are visually-impaired. ChromeVox has created another method of accessing items like Bookshare and BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download). You will learn about this browser tool and how it can open the world for individuals who need a little assistance. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. The Blind Rehabilitation Team: Orientation & Mobility Specialists & Vision Rehabilitation Therapists - Brianna Jeffrey The purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of the services, training, assistive technology, and information and referral resources that Orientation & Mobility Specialists and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists can provide blind and visually impaired consumers to assist them in their vocational and independent living goals. At the end of this session participants will be able to identify the members of the working alliance team, have a working knowledge of the types of consumers served, and the assistive technology options available to aid blind and visually impaired consumers. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. Assistive Technology to Support Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in Employment Scott Renner & Michael Papp This presentation will cover AT to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in the employment settings. One focus of the presentation will be on using different Apps for supports. The presentation will also focus on real life scenarios and how to adapt AT to get the job done. Sometimes adapting AT is necessary to accommodate a specific opportunity. Come learn how to adapt the right tool for the right job. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. 3. BREAKOUT SESSIONS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23: 10:30AM - 11:45AM Texthelp Read & Write Gold: An in-depth tutorial – Beth Warren Don't let language-based learning disabilities hinder your academic or professional progress. This comprehensive program provides individuals who struggle with reading and writing the tools they need to succeed in an academic or professional setting. In this session, we will cover the support tools that Read & Write Gold offers and get a hands-on look at the program in use. Upon completion of the session, the participant will have a greater insight to this particular assistive technology solution for individuals with language-based learning disabilities who are pursuing their dreams. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. Wheelchairs: More to Them than Meets the Eye! - Cathy Carver We will discuss, “the most frequently asked questions about wheelchairs." Just as all people with disabilities differ in their presentation and functional abilities, wheelchairs vary as well. Wheelchairs can be manual or power and everything in between. Components vary even more, and the whole process of selection can be overwhelming. This presentation will answer: How do I know when I, one of my clients, or someone I care about need a wheelchair? Does insurance cover it? How do I decide on which one or type? Who supplies and repairs them? What’s the process of getting one? In the wheelchair industry, fraud and abuse have been rampant. To prevent that, come ready to get clarity and to participate in this interactive discussion. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. AT on a Stick – Laura Parks Students with IEPs or 504 plans benefit from using assistive technology (AT) to increase independence and maximize opportunities. Participant will explore numerous free tools and ways to support students of all abilities. Free tools include text-to-speech, voice recognition, graphic organizers, typing program, visual supports, and on-screen keyboard. This collection of software programs can run from a USB flash drive plugged into a Windows computer. Therefore, it offers a portable, personal solution with you wherever you go. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. Introduction to Assistive Technologies for the Blind – Joel Stephens This presentation will focus on displaying and explaining the basic devices used as accommodations for the blind and visually impaired in education, work, and personal settings. Topics will include computer usage with speech and magnification, CCTVs (desktop & handheld), Braille note takers, low-cost technology alternatives, etc. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. 4. BREAKOUT SESSIONS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23: 1:00PM – 2:00PM Assistive Technology for FUN! – Jared Rehm Looking for some fun ways for a person with a disability to be active? Look no further! In this session, the presenter will discuss adaptive equipment and accessibility issues involved with recreation and athletics. Learn how to bypass barriers and get in the game. Everyone can benefit from some physical activity, and with a little creativity, everyone can have fun being active and healthy. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. Hands On Workshop Thursday, October 23: 12:30PM- 2:00PM Workshop in a Bag: Assistive Technology that is Good, Fast, and Cheap! Michael Papp – Presenter Jeff Mega – Ashley McLeroy - Floating to assist participants It is possible to construct some assistive technology solutions for less than $5. Skilled Rehab Engineers, OTs, and PTs frequently build practical devices using recycled materials, plastics, tapes, and fasteners easily found at your local hardware store. With a bag of basic tools and some materials, it is often possible to make simple switches and mounts, custom knobs and hand grips, and a wide array of position devices. During the workshop, several quick and simple devices will be made, and participants will have the opportunity to make and take a simple piece of assistive technology. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers 5. TOUR INFORMATION BREAKOUT SESSIONS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23: 2:15PM - 3:15PM iAccessible: Diving into iOS Accessibility Features - Ashley McLeroy Apple accommodates a variety of disabilities with their built in accessibility features. Their features include switch access, text to speech, guided access, and more. Attendees of this session will learn what features are available, how to setup those features, and examples on how to utilize them. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. Lost at Sea Just My Android and Me - Jeff Mega Okay, so you bought an Android tablet. Now what do you do? Whether you bought it because it was cheaper or maybe you didn’t realize, that’s what was on a Kindle or perhaps you thought “a tablet is a tablet.” It doesn’t matter. You have an Android-based tablet. Now let’s make it WORK! What accessibility features does it have? What apps will make it more helpful to your daily activities? Let me help you set a course and steer into making this useful device into a fantastic tool. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. Does this fit me? Ergonomics of a Work Environment- Beth Warren Participant will gain knowledge in the field of ergonomics. Learn the factors considered in an ergonomic evaluation. Participants will determine low tech and high tech solutions to make an ergonomic environment. The Presenter will provide self-help tools to perform your own ergonomics of work environment. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. Forming an Assistive Technology Team - Elizabeth Stewart & Courtney Utsey In this session, we will look at ways to form an Assistive Technology Team and the legal responsibilities of the school system. Target Audience: Rehabilitation professionals, educators, therapist, Individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers. 6. TOUR INFORMATION CENTER FOR DISABILITY RESEARCH & SERVICE TOUR TOUR DATE & TIME: Wednesday, OCTOBER 22: 3:15 – 4:00 P . M . LOCATION: AUBURN UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR D I S A B I L I T Y RESEARCH AND SERVICE DAWSON BUILDING, 215 SOUTH DONAHUE DRIVE (RIGHT NEXT T O JORDAN-HARE STADIUM) We invite all ALATEC participants to join us on an interactive tour of the Center for Disability Research and Service, an affiliate of the Auburn University Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling. The tour will give attendees an opportunity to learn about the many innovative research projects that the Center for Disability Research and Service (CDRS) is engaging in, as well as a chance to discuss with faculty and staff the CDRS’ components: · Educational and Community Supports · Assistive Technology and Innovation · Program Evaluation and Research The CDRS is on the cutting-edge of research to assist individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence through employment. We hope you will join us on this very special first-hand tour. Questions are encouraged! 7 . STUDENT CENTER MAP Haley Center Level 1 Student Center Level 1 8. STUDENT CENTER MAP Level 2 Level 3 9 CAMPUS MAP Mama Goldberg’s West Magnolia Donahue 4 3 1 Jordan-Hare Stadium Donahue Green Space To College Street then I-85 2 PARKING Legend 1 - Auburn Student Center 2 - Stadium Parking Deck 3 – Center for Disability Research and Service 4 - Haley Center -- Walkway to the CDRS tour Sidewalk to ALATEC Conference/Student Center 10 . PLANNING COMMITTEE Our sincerest thanks and appreciation to those who have made this event possible... HELEN BAKER Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services MICHAEL PAPP Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services BOB DAVIDSON Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind LAURA PARKS TASC of Huntsville COURTNEY UTSEY Alabama State Department of Education SCOTT RENNER Auburn University CHRISTINE FLEMING Auburn University CHERYL SMITH TASC of Huntsville E. DAVIS MARTIN, JR. ED.D. Auburn University MYRA GIRARD Auburn University JEFF MEGA Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Mission: “to enable Alabama’s children and adults with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential through improved access to and acquisition of assistive technology” PRODUCTS AND SERVICES: Device Reutilization (http://al.at4all.com) ・ 3R Project, Anniston ・ Waste Not Program, Huntsville ・ Mobile Reuse Project, Mobile ・ CARE Project, Montgomery ・ ReMEDy Project, Birmingham 11. ・ R.E.A.L. Project, Dothan Training/Technical Assistance (www.startraining.org) AT Demonstration & Loan Program (http://al.at4all.com) Information and Referral Public Awareness Alternative Finance Program (www.sdfalabama.com) CEU INFORMATION CEU INFORMATION: The ALATEC program is approved to award .105 CEUs (or 10.5 hours of certified non-credit professional instruction) to qualified participants. Auburn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Auburn follows SACS guidelines for administration and awarding of continuing education units (CEUs) in non-credit programming. Most agencies and cognate associations recognize CEUs awarded by accredited universities among other measures of professional development. Please check with your accrediting agency for more information on obtaining recognition for your participation in this program. 2014 CONFERENCE SPONSORS ~ PLATINUM ~ ~ GOLD ~ ~ SILVER ~ ~ BRONZE ~ Words + Satillo Regions Bank Auburn University Adaptive Sports Center for Disability Research & Service The Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling The School of Industrial and Graphic Design ~ NON‐PROFITS ~ Ability Loan Program Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind ADRS Family Voices of Alabama Southern Disability Foundation STAR TASC of Huntsville UAB / Lakeshore Research Collaborative
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