I’m Feelin’ 22: Entering the Post-School “After-Party” Era with AT

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

accessibility & UDL

Format:

lecture

Subject Level:

intermediate

Age Span:

grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

AT specialist
consultant
deaf / hard of hearing
educator
K-12 administration
occupational therapist
paraprofessional
physical therapist
special educator
speech language pathologist
teacher of the visually impaired
university professor / personnel
vision impairment specialist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

0.01

ACVREP CEs:

1

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Plaza 5

Description:

“I don’t know about you, but I’m feelin’ 22!” This workshop tackles the transition from school to adulthood by exploring how assistive technology can be used for more than just “work,” and also for choice-making, leisure, and ADLs.

Presenters will showcase specific examples of how students with complex bodies and communication needs use AT to prep snacks (food/drink), control their environment (ECU), and engage in leisure activities. Participants will engage in a “after (school) party” sesh, mapping out how to adapt post school days using everything from high-tech switches to mainstream devices. You’ll leave with at least 22 new ideas to help your students transition into their most social era yet!

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Analyze the differences between Environmental Control Units (ECUs) and smart home interfaces to determine the best fit for specific user needs.

• Identify and select specific strategies that enable independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

• Evaluate barriers to leisure activities and propose practical solutions to increase active participation.

Disclosures:

employed by HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Employed by HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy