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Co-Director of HMS Connect and a special education teacher at HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy where she has been employed for over a decade. Her professional journey started with volunteer opportunities, then paraprofessional work, onto a classroom teacher, and now education administration. Teresa is a proponent of DIY assistive technology, playful exploration, and interpersonal play.


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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 …