FREE Webinars this Week from AbleNet

Tuesday, 06/10/2014 Mobile Technologies for Educating Students with Low-Incidence Disabilities Education is changing and educators, including related services professionals need to change with it! Research and anecdotal studies suggest mobile technologies are suitable for learning purposes with the possibilities of enhancing the quality of life for students with disabilities. Mobile and electronic devices and multimedia contents increase student’s interest in learning and attention. These devices can be viewed as a communication device in the pocket, a learning device "on the go" and a lifesaver for some. Features of these technologies, which will be described discussed, include flexible multimedia content and storage, portability, mobility and affordability. • Time: 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM CDT (9:00 PDT) • Presenter: Patricia R. Ourand, MS, CCC-SLP • Level: Beginner

Thursday, 06/12/2014 Social Communication and AAC/SGDs The acquisition of social skills is critical in the successful academic inclusion and competitive employment of all individuals, and especially those with disabilities. To communicate one person must "say" something by using: any combination of speech, gestures, writing, pictures, and/or objects, AND at least one person must "understand" what is meant by the: speech, gestures, writing, pictures and/or objects. The tone of voice used, facial expressions, bodily gestures we adopt while we are talking all add information and layers of meaning to the words we "say". Pragmatic models were first applied to the treatment of children with language impairment in the late 1970s. This session will discuss, the study of language use, the impact of language treatment and practical applications for individuals using AAC/SGDs. • Time: 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM CDT (9:00 PDT) • Presenter: Patricia R. Ourand, MS, CCC-SLP • Level: Beginner