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Special education teacher at HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy for 17 years. Her early experiences as a camp counselor at Easter Seals inspired her to infuse play and playful exploration in all that she does. Courtney aims to create accessible play activities for all her students using assistive technology and creativity.


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Adapt, Play, Connect

Students with Complex Needs are often unable to participate or access games/activities during school events. Students with Complex Needs are often placed to observe play. A few key purchases and an imagination can change the role from observer to participant! This interactive workshop will both outline the importance of accessing assistive technology in play for all individuals and discuss techniques for how to put this into practice. Presenters will demonstrate the effectiveness of including assistive technology that can be utilized for play, along with specific examples. Examples will include students/clients with complex needs evidenced by physical/motor impairments, intellectual disabilities, and …