$100 off AT 101 in Scottsdale, AZ

December 1-2, 2014. Assistive Technology 101 is a two-day, hands-on workshop for those working in an educational or clinical setting helping individuals with disabilities utilize assistive technology to achieve their educational goals and live fulfilling and productive lives. Register for our workshop in the Scottsdale Metro area and receive $100 off (use the promo code to reduce the price from $299 to $199)! Seats are limited, so don’t miss out on this great opportunity to increase your assistive technology knowledge and earn 1.3 RESNA certified CEUs. AbleNet has received permission to offer 1.3 RESNA CEUs for this course. Use promo code AT101SMR during checkout. CLICK HERE to Register and Watch Video of what folks are saying about this workshop.

Day 1 - December 1, 2014 (Thursday) • Overview: Orientation to learning tools, AT cycle, universal design,   universal design for learning, QIAT, and SETT • Access: Exploration of a variety of access tools including switches,   computers, and tablets • AIM: How to develop and deliver effective curriculum materials • AAC: Low tech to mid-tech to high-tech • AAC: Develop learning plans • Q&A Day 2 - December 2, 2014 (Friday) • Mobile Technology: Everyday tech as AT, web 2.0 tools, apps, and built in   accessibility features • Literacy: Tools and strategies for reading, writing, and math • AT for Sensory: Supports and tools for individuals who are visually   impaired or hard of hearing • AT for Social Integration: Tools and strategies for individuals with   developmental disabilities and transition into the community, work, or post-   secondary education • AT Trials & Implementation: Strategies to implement AT and QIAT tools • Personal Learning Network • Q&A

Spring Quarterly Meeting - Tomorrow, Submit your Questions

"Ask an Expert: AAC Assessment" is the topic of our Spring SoCal AAC Network meeting tomorrow (Tues, 5/20, 6:30 p.m. in Pasadena, FREE as always).

Topics might include anything from Assessment... 

• Guidelines
• Procedures
• Team Members
• Protocols
• Templates
• Activities
• Timelines
• System/Device Selection
• Non-spoken Language Assessment

...and whatever else you want to talk about!

Here are some initial questions: (but we want to hear from you, too!)

• How should I prepare candidates for an AAC evaluation? What should parents do? What should teachers do? What can the speech therapist do? to help the candidate shine when the evaluator comes calling.
• What models/timelines/flowcharts have you seen for the referral process? In school districts, private clinics, through regional center, in hospitals...
• What models/timelines/flowcharts do you use for your assessment activities(both indirect and direct)?
• What can SLPs, SLPAs, and teachers do today to get more AAC into the hands of students that could benefit?

Submit your burning AAC Assessment questions for our experts one of two ways:
1 - Confidentially via email to socalaacnetwork@gmail.com, enter "Expert" in the subject line 
2 - Facebook Message to SoCal AAC

We certainly won't have easy answers or all the answers, but it's bound to be a great discussion.

Join us! And please send your RSVP reply to socalaacnetwork@gmail.com.

Where:   2116 E. Villa Street, Pasadena, CA

When:    Tuesday, May 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Who:      Bring yourself, your curiosity, and a colleague!