Best Practices Around the Usage and Incorporation of Assistive Technology and Sensory Supports in Today’s Environments

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

instruction, literacy & inclusion

Format:

lecture

Subject Level:

intermediate

Age Span:

preschool
kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

AT specialist
autism specialist
consultant

educator

K-12 administration
occupational therapist
paraprofessional
physical therapist
special educator
speech language pathologist
teacher of the visually impaired
university professor / personnel

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

.01 CEU

ACVREP CEs:

1 CE

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Plaza 2

Description:

In today’s educational and workplace environments, literacy, access, and sensory support have become focal points for helping individuals. What are the best practices around how we can use both assistive technology and sensory supports in these and other environments? How can we choose what will work and not break the bank? In this session, we are taking a look at the research and anecdotal evidence for devices which work well and how they can be incorporated in multiple environments. We will discuss how the devices we currently have can be used for the creation of inclusive environments. We will also look to introduce sensory supports in a number of ways to decrease anxiety and create higher levels of focus.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Compare various types of assistive technology for reading support and determine which would work best for their individuals.

• Differentiate how various types of assistive technology can be utilized by areas outside of the typical usage patterns in order to create more accessible environments.

• design accessible areas in multiple environments for the sake of inclusive practices.

Disclosures:

Dr. Raymond Heipp is employed by the School Health Corporation which represents many manufacturers of assistive technology and sensory supports. However, he is not receiving any compensation to speak favorably on any technology or sensory supports. The information in this presentation is based on research and anecdotal evidence from the field.
Jodi Szuter is employed by the School Health Corporation which represents many manufacturers of assistive technology and sensory supports. However, she is not receiving any compensation to speak favorably on any technology or sensory supports. The information in this presentation is based on research and anecdotal evidence from the field.