TUESDAY ONLY REGISTRATION – The Switch Lab: Fabricating, Programming, and Implementing Custom AT (Make and Take)

Description

Workshop Date/Time: Tuesday, October 20 | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Presenter: Christopher Marotta, OTD, OTR/L

Description: Transform the educational experience for students with motor and cognitive challenges through this workshop. Bridging the gap between expensive commercial technology and low-cost “Maker” solutions, participants will master the full spectrum of adaptive switch integration.

The workshop begins by establishing a foundation in switch access, moving beyond simple cause-and-effect to complex areas of Reading, Writing, Math, and STEM. Attendees will digitize literacy materials, build and program a custom USB switch interface, and code inclusive games. By blending hardware fabrication, coding, and pedagogy, educators and therapists will transition from AT consumers to creators, gaining the skills to provide tailored accessibility solutions.

Lab fees for this workshop cover the cost of the materials used to allow participants to take their completed devices, two switches and an interface box.

Workshop Selection & Policies

Select a First and Second Choice

Registrations are processed in the order received. To ensure a smooth experience, you will be asked to provide an alternative Tuesday workshop choice at checkout.

• If your first choice is at capacity, you will automatically be placed in your second-choice workshop.
• Confirmation: Your final workshop assignment will be included in your registration confirmation.

Assigned Workshop Only (No “Floating”)

Participants must remain in their confirmed workshop for the duration of the day. 

• No “floating”: Moving between different workshops is not permitted. Materials, seating, and CEU tracking are tailored specifically to the pre-registered headcount for each room.

Attendance & CEUs

Attendance is strictly monitored and restricted to pre-registered participants.

• Verification: Consistent attendance in your assigned workshop is required to verify contact hours and issue Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Workshop Switches / Changes:

• Onsite Changes: We are unable to accommodate workshop switches onsite. Each workshop is prepared based on the pre-registered attendee list to ensure adequate resources for all.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing by Closing The Gap on or before October 1, 2026. Replacements are welcome and must also be submitted in writing.

Cancellation fees:

• $125 for each administrator conference registration
• $150 for each single-day conference registration
• $200 for each student, parent, or individual with disability conference registration
• $275 for each full conference registration. Applicable to standard rate, Solutions member rate, presenter/exhibitor rate and conference registration and membership combo rate.

No refunds will be issued after October 1, 2026. Unpaid balances are due in full.

If for any reason beyond Closing The Gap’s control, Closing The Gap determines that the in-person conference must be cancelled, attendees understand and agree that their registration type shall be changed to a virtual registration. Closing The Gap is not responsible for any additional conference expenses, including hotel, travel, etc.