2010 NC Assistive Technology Expo Sessions
Staying Independent at Home (Salon F)
Computer Access: Voilà! One Computer for Multiple Users
Rae Bachus
Assistive Technology Consultant, NC Assistive Technology Program
Mary Kay Dulin
Assistive Technology Consultant, NC Assistive Technology Program
Sharing one computer can present a challenge for a residence of persons with differing abilities. Learn how NCATP addressed such a need for LifeHouse in Asheville.
AT Expo Exhibitors (Dogwood)
Digital Books: An Effective Solution for Students with Print Disabilities
Christine Jones, Education Program Manager
Bookshare / Benetech
Learn how free digital books from Bookshare facilitate timely access to accessible instructional materials for students with print disabilities.
Computer Lab (Boxwood)
Smartboard using HATCH Teach Smart Learning System
Lisa Moore, Sales Consultant
Get first-hand experience with the Smartboard using the interactive Teach Smart Learning System, the interactive hands-on tool offering pre-literacy and math strategies to teachers of young children. Additional information can be found at http://www.teachsmartlearningsystem.com . (Limited to first 20 people)
Education (Salon C)
An Overview of STOMP: Specialized Training Of Military Parents
Valerie Patterson, Parent Education Coordinator
PAVE/STOMP
This session will provides an overview of Specialized Training Of Military Parents (STOMP), a program to assist Military Families as well as professional & others with their job of assisting parents with the impact of raising a child with special needs in the military. Information will be provided to contact STOMP either via phone, email or internet to access information and resources.
Vision (Salon E)
AT and the NC Division of Services for the Blind’s Transition Program
David Arthur
Rehabilitation Program Specialist, Transition Services
NC Division of Services for the Blind
This session focuses on the Division of Services for the Blind Transition Program and its services including an assistive technology loan program which assists students ages 14-24 in successfully reaching their goals of employment.
Work (Salon D)
Google it !!! No Cost Technologies, Tools, and Tricks to Facilitate Your Job Search
Lindsey Haaser, Executive Director
Advocations, LLC.
This session will provide an interactive demonstration on how to find employment success through no cost technology and readily accessible tricks/tools.
Communication (Salon A&B)
New Voices Interdisciplinary Consulting Project: Lessons Learned
Karen Erickson, Director
Penny Hatch, Research Associate
Gretchen Hanser, Associate Director of School-Aged Services
Center for Literacy & Disability Studies, UNC-Chapel Hill
Don Steadman, President/CEO
Sandy McMillan, Board of Directors Chair / Parent
New Voices Foundation
This session will highlight lessons learned by the New Voices Interdisciplinary Consulting Project and their implications for improving AAC services.
Work (Salon D)
Business Perspective: Hiring Employees Using AT at WakeMed
Carla Stevens, Occupational Health Director
WakeMed
The presenter will discuss how healthcare can be a place for assistive technology and WakeMed’s response to the need.
Communication (Salon A&B)
AAC Decision-Making in Device Selection
Celeste Helling, Speech Language Pathologist
NC Assistive Technology Program
This session will examine processes to consider when identifying appropriate augmentative communication systems for non-speaking persons.
Education (Salon C)
The Assistive Technology Demonstration and Lending Site at UNCW
Kari Lee Siko, Ph.D., Assistive Technology Instructional Leader
Angie Edwards, Assistive Technology Support Analyst
UNC-Wilmington
This session will explore the steps taken over the past two years by the Watson School of Education at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington to start and maintain the Assistive Technology Demonstration and Lending Site.
AT Expo Exhibitors (Dogwood)
Important Aspects of EyeGaze Technology and the ECOPOINT by PRC
Chip Clarke, MS CCC/SLP and the owner of Assistive Technology Works, Inc.
Dawn Haynes, Speech Language Pathologist
Assistive Technology Works
Session will discuss eye gaze technology and differences, highlight new technology, considerations in software and computer interface setup, and look how ECOPoint by PRC meets the individuals needs
Staying Independent at Home (Salon F)
Volunteers Make A Difference
R.L. Icard, Executive Director
Foothills Service Project
This session will focus on the importance of volunteers and volunteering. Learn how the Foothills Service Project recruits volunteers and maximize the use of volunteers to respond to home repair needs in Burke County and the surrounding area.
Vision (Salon E)
Uncomplicating Low Vision
Renee Abernathy, Social Worker for the Blind
NC Services for the Blind
This session will explore practical ways that make life easier for people with low vision. Information will be presented on low cost changes, additions, modifications and improvements that make life easier and more independent.
Computer Lab (Boxwood)
SAIL away with Age-Appropriate, Interactive Software for Learning
Julie Dutchess
Assistive Technology Consultant, NC Assistive Technology Program
During the session, individuals will explore age-appropriate software that will assist in the learning process for adults with developmental disabilities. (Limited to first 20 people.)
AT Expo Exhibitors (Dogwood)
Kurzweil 3000 – v.12 – What’s New
Edna Beard, Owner
Quintex of Asheville
The presenter will demonstrate the newest features of the Kurzweil 3000 Software – v.12
Communication (Salon A&B)
Including Luke in Shared Reading
Patsy Pierce, Associate Director, Early Childhood
Center for Literacy & Disability Studies, UNC-Chapel Hill
Christine Lindauer, Co-Coordinator, Connect Module Development
Frank Porter Graham
Participants will learn strategies to teach a young child to use his AAC device during shared reading activities.
Vision (Salon E)
Vending and How AT Products Can Be Beneficial
Stella Gibbs, Business Enterprise Operator
Self-Employed
This workshop will cover tools and techniques on how to manage a small business when sight may be limited.
Work (Salon D)
New Initiatives East of I-95 on Workforce Development
Lewis Clark, Disability Program Navigator
Vision East
Do you know about the great projects east of 95? Join us as we update you on new projects designed to create jobs in Eastern North Carolina.
Education (Salon C)
Driver’s Ed and Students with Disabilities
Cyndee Crompton, Occupational Therapist, Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist
Nancy Washburn, Office Manager
Driver Rehabilitation Services
Adolescents with special needs face unique driving challenges. This session highlights strategies and processes for assisting the student with disabilities in the goal of independent driving.
Staying Independent at Home (Salon F)
Special Assistance In-Home Program: Enjoy Increased Independence with Assistive Technology
Laura Cockman, Adult Programs Representative
NC Division of Aging and Adult Services
Julie Myer, Social Worker
Cabarrus County Department of Social Services
This session presents an overview of SA In-Home Program and gives case examples of creative assistive technology solutions made possible to help with daily activities.
Communication (Salon A&B)
Teaching not Testing: Modifications for students with significant communication needs (or multiple challenges) to access the curriculum
Laura Lewis, Assistive Technology Specialist
Tiffany Maddox, Assistive Technology Specialist
Wake County Public School System
Often times, regular education teachers are faced with the dilemma of how to modify and present materials to students with severe speech and physical challenges. This session will discuss how to help these students and their teachers access the standard curriculum.
AT Expo Exhibitors (Dogwood)
Receptive Language Competence: Augmentative Communication’s and Literacy’s Forgotten Requirement
Kenneth P. Whitley, President
Key Technologies, Inc and AT Workshops
Learn why and how students must first develop receptive language competence in order to become effective augmentative communicators and develop functional literacy.
Vision (Salon E)
Overcoming Adversity Related To Vision Loss
Toby T. Easton, Independent Living Rehab. Program Specialist
Jessica Caswell, Independent Living Rehab. Program Counselor
Sandra Anderson, Client
NC Division of Services for the Blind
This session will present a discussion of various strategies for living independently with vision loss.
Work (Salon D)
How the IPOD is changing the world of AT
Lindsey Haaser, Executive Director
Advocations, LLC.
Mike Braciale, Technical Consultant
Interactive overview of IPOD applications that are revolutionizing employment and lifestyle supports for individuals with visual and hearing impairments, developmental disabilities, TBI, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and more.
Education (Salon C)
DPI‘s AAC/AT Interdisciplinary Assessment Team Initiative: Implementation of the 3 Tiered Model
Debbie Reinhartsen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Center for Development and Learning, UNC-Chapel Hill
Sue Porr, M.Ed., M.S., OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
CDL, UNC-Chapel Hill and Lee County Schools
Pat Byers, M.S., CCC-SLP
Alamance-Burlington School System
This session will cover an overview of the project, teams, and 3-tiered pyramid. Presenters will emphasize Tier 1’s low-tech AAC/AT strategies for regular/special education classrooms.
Computer Lab (Boxwood)
Rollout!! New Hatch Software iStart Smart
Lisa Moore, Sales Consultant
Hatch
Get a hands-on experience with iStartSmart™, research-driven instructional technology system designed to increase school readiness skills in a one-on-one and small group instructional setting. iStartSmart™ also provides standards-based, individualized progress monitoring of young children. Additional information can be found at http://www.hatchearlychildhood.com/istartsmart.asp . (Limited to first 20 people)
Staying Independent at Home (Salon F)
Making Your Current Home More Accessible
Richard Palmer, Rehabilitation Engineer
NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
This session focuses on a discussion about modifications, new projects, and retrofits to increase accessibility of your current home’s entries, bathrooms, and more.
Education (Salon C)
Radio Reading to Expand Local Information
Linda Ornt, Director
Triangle Radio Reading Service
Learn how Radio Reading can assist you with local information using a variety of different accessible formats. There are also new resources for students.
Vision (Salon E)
Downloading Talking Books using the NLS BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) Service
Craig Hayward, System and Digital Services Librarian
NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
This session focuses on downloading Talking Books using the NLS BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) service and the NLS Digital Talking Book Player.
Staying Independent at Home (Salon F)
North Carolina Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Michael Howard, NC PACE Program Manager
NC Division of Medical Assistance
Larry Reinhart, Director of Elderhaus PACE
Marianne Ratcliff, Director of Piedmont Health SeniorCare PACE
This session will include an overview of PACE services in North Carolina, information about PACE programs that are presently operating and those that are in development, along with some success stories of PACE participants who use assistive technology.
Communication (Salon A&B)
Emergent Literacy in AAC
Gretchen Hanser, Associate Director of School-Aged Services
Center for Literacy & Disability Studies, UNC-Chapel Hill
This session will highlight specific strategies for promoting the reading and writing skills of individuals who use augmentative communication.
AT Expo Exhibitors (Dogwood)
Innovative Technology Solutions for Individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Marc Solomon, Regional Sales Manager
GW Micro, Inc.
This session will cover the latest advancements in accessible book readers, screen reading software, portable digital magnifiers, notetakers and more.
Work (Salon D)
Unarmed but Dangerous
Tawanna Williams, author and motivational speaker
Find out how the speaker, faced with many challenges and obstacles that most people take for granted, has figured out a way to do some of life’s simplest things and lives a no excuse lifestyle. A book signing will follow the session!
Vision (Salon E)
Living Independently with Assistive Technology in a Deaf-Blind World
Christine Carter, Client
Halina M. Milewska, Deaf-Blind Specialist
NC Div. of Services for the Blind
Christine Carter, an individual who is totally deaf-blind, will demonstrate and discuss how assistive technology allows her to live alone independently in her apartment.
Computer Lab (Boxwood)
Building AAC Competency With Software Applications
Celeste Helling, Speech Language Pathologist
NC Assistive Technology Program
This session will provide hands evaluation of the use of select software applications to build AAC competencies in users with complex communication needs. (Limited to first 20 people)
Education (Salon C)
Ready, Set, Flip: Using the Flip Video/Camera for Professional Collaboration
Todd P. Thornton, Program Specialist
Franklin County Schools
How do you capture isolated moments of student’s development? Have you ever wished you had a camera to capture that moment? Come and learn how to use Flip Video technology to document these moments for the purposes of IEP monitoring and family encouragement.
AT Expo Exhibitors (Dogwood)
The Braille Note Apex
Jack Mitchell, Vision Technology Specialist
Indigo Logix
This session offers an overview of the features and capabilities of Humanware’s BrailleNote Apex with time for hands on experience at the end of the session.
Communication (Salon A&B)
Emergent Literacy in AAC
Gretchen Hanser, Associate Director of School-Aged Services
Center for Literacy & Disability Studies, UNC-Chapel Hill
Staying Independent at Home (Salon F)
The Utilization Of Mobility And Psychiatric Service Dogs For Veterans And Civilians
Terry Henry,Chairman and Executive Director
Paws4People Foundation
Meet two service dog teams and hear a discussion of four case histories regarding the use of mobility and psychiatric service dogs as assistive technology and adjunct therapy interventions for veterans and civilians.
Work (Salon D)
Telecommunication Services and Accessibility for People with a Hearing Loss
Kim Calabretta, Account Manager
Bola Desalu, Account Manager
RelayNC
This session focuses on telecommunication access with an emphasis on services and devices for people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
AT Expo Exhibitors (Dogwood)
Speech to Text Services: Variables to Consider
Patricia Varner-Bland, Outreach Specialist
PEPNet at Clemson University
This presentation provides an overview of existing speech-to-text services and cover topics including: communication issues, appropriate classroom formats, administrative issues and common questions about providing speech-to-text services to individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Communication (Salon A&B)
Assistive Technology for Young Children with Multiple Disabilities
Karen Casey, Speech Language Pathologist
Durham CDSA
This session will focus on enhancing the social, conversational and literacy skills in young children with motor impairment and significant disabilities.
Work (Salon D)
Job seeking strategies for workers 40+
Suzanne LaFollette- Black, Associate State Director
NC AARP
Lisa Ramsey, Program Developer
Capitol City Workforce Development Board
This workshop will give participants workforce resources, programs and services available through AARP and discuss how to promote and brand yourself after 40+.
Staying Independent at Home (Salon F)
The Utilization Of Mobility And Psychiatric Service Dogs For Veterans And Civilians
Terry Henry
Chairman and Executive Director
Paws4People Foundation
Education (Salon C)
Higher Education and Technology for Students with Disabilities
Rebecca Sitton, BS, ATP, RET
Assistant Director & Coordinator of Assistive Technology
North Carolina State University
Come explore the latest technology (Smartpen, iPad, Touch, Kindle) being utilized to accommodate note taking, test accommodation and course access.
Computer Lab (Boxwood)
Multiple Means of Writing with Technology (K-12)
Lynne Deese, Assistive Technology Consultant
NC Assistive Technology Program
Using the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework, participants will be able to implement the use of technologies that augment the writing process. (Limited to first 20 people)
Vision (Salon E)
AT for Individuals with Visual Impairments
Frank Beard, Owner
Quintex of Asheville
The presenter will showcase the newest in assistive technology for people with visual impairments.
AT Expo Archive
Sonya Van Horn
Executive Director
1110 Navaho Drive
Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27609
919.872.2298 (office)
919.872.2294 (fax)
