Welcome to ATEC, Julie Dunbar!

From ATEC:
The Assistive Technology Exchange Center (ATEC), a program of Goodwill of Orange County would like to share it's latest news, service information and upcoming training opportunities.

 

Please join us in welcoming our newest team member, Julie Dunbar, Technology Specialist. Julie's responsibilities include managing ATEC's device lending library, providing assessment and training services for our program participants and providing community trainings and workshops. She holds a bachelor's degree in speech language pathology and audiology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and her master's degree in special education with an emphasis in AAC and AT from Purdue University. Prior to joining the ATEC team, Julie worked as a regional consultant for a communication device manufacturer in Chicago and southern California. She also taught children with special needs, K-3rd grade in the Chicago area.

If you would like to contact Julie for a device loan or training inquiry, she can be reached at (714) 361-6200 ext. 233 or julied@ocgoodwill.org.

FREE AT Workshop - June 6 (12-1:00 online or in person)

Assistive Technology Workshop Series  REGISTER NOW!

Dear Gwendolyn, Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center and Assistive Technology Exchange Center (ATEC) is hosting an AT Workshop, "Easy Ways to Implement Assistive Technology during the Summer" Webinar presented by Julie Dunbar,  ATEC Technology Specialist.

AT Workshop Details: Title: Easy Ways to Implement Assistive Technology During the Summer Presented By: Julie Dunbar, ATEC Technology Specialist Description: Summer is almost here! For may parents, families, and caregivers, that means trying to find activities to fill the day. Want to learn some FUN and EASY ways to help your child maintain skills learned during the school year over the summer? Then this is a workshop for you!   Who should attend: Anyone interested in learning more about Assistive Technology implementation activities i.e. parents, caregivers, family members, therapists, educators, and professionals who support people who use Assistive Technology.    Dates and Location: When: Thursday, June 6th, 2013 12:00-1:00 p.m. Location: Online or In-Person (at Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center) Note: If you are unable to access the internet, there will be a live webinar presentation at the Lanterman Regional Center - Koch Young Resource Center (1st Floor conference room), please contact KYRC for more details   To register or for additional information, please contact: Contact the Koch Young Resource Center at 213.252.5600 or kyrc@lanterman.org

About ATEC

ATEC is a comprehensive assistive technology resource center that is one of Goodwill of Orange County's vital health and human services programs. We have been helping people with disabilities and other barriers maximize their independence since 1996. We offer consultation, assessment and training services, equipment trial, equipment loan and reuse and support in learning how to use assistive technology equipment.

 

The center is centrally located and has expanded space which allows us to offer a new sensory room where ATEC therapists can better adapt their AT assessments to the needs of individuals with sensory processing difficulties.

ATEC is located at:
Goodwill Fitness and Technology Center
1601 East St. Andrew Place
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Voice (714) 361-6200
Fax (714) 361-6220
TTY/TDD (714) 543-1873
atec@ocgoodwill.org

For more information visit: www.atec-oc.org

Spring 2013 Quarterly Meeting Notes - Alternative Access

On Tuesday, 5/21/13, Anne Davis (SLP, PCDA) and Cynthia Heryanto (SLP, NAPA Center) gave a fabulous presentation on alternative access and AAC at the SCAAC-N quarterly meeting in Pasadena, CA. View the entire presentation online HERE.

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Other News from the meeting (COMING SOON!)

Partner Assisted flip book - Thanks Joey!

Thank you Joey Hamlin of the AvalonAcademy (via Cynthia Heryanto) for sharing her text-only, pragmatically organized, low-tech communication book.  The book was designed specifically for one child with complex communication needs, but may be used as a guide for creating similar low-tech books adapted to reflect user-specific information and vocabulary. 

Download the flip book and instructions HERE in PDF version. If you would like the file in a Word document, email your request to socalaacnetwork@gmail.com.

Re-Post: AAC in Effective Patient-Provider Communication

PrAACtical AAC's Video of the Week: The Role of AAC in Effective Patient Provider Communication from Boston Children's Hospital

CLICK HERE

AAC Courses at SpeechPathology.com

 
SpeechPathology.com is a great resource for SLPs who want to know more at their own convenience and for a (relatively) small price. If you thirst for information:
1) In an area of the field that may not be your specialty,
2) But can't get out to all the conferences around the country, or
3) On a subject that didn't even exist when you were in school
...then SpeechPathology.com may be a good fit for the $99/year unlimited CEU credits.

* SCAAC-N has no financial ties to SpeechPathology.com

Take a look at some these courses SpeechPathology.com offers on AAC:

- AAC: Demystifying the "Assessment Process"

- AAC Apps: Finding the Right One for Your Client

- Augmentative Communication: Assessment Strategies for Teens and Adults

- AAC Funding and Report Writing for Medicare, Medicaid and Insurance

- AAC: Medicare/Medicaid Funding and Documentation

- AAC in the Schools: Report Writing & Funding

- AAC Techniques & Strategies: Supporting Natural Speech Development in ASD & Other Disorders

- AAC & Aphasia: A Review of Current Assessment and Treatment Methods

- AAC and Aphasia

- Use of AAC Devices and Strategies for People with Aphasia

- AAC in School Settings: What is the Role of the SLP?

- Practicing AAC in Acute Care Settings

AT Workshops from ATEC (Santa Ana)

Assistive Technology Workshops for Professionals, Parents and Caregivers Offered! REGISTER NOW!

Goodwill of Orange County's Assistive Technology Exchange Center (ATEC) is now offering a variety of Assistive Technology workshops geared for professionals, parents and caregivers.    App Academy: Proloquo2Go A Professional Development Workshop Series Presented by: Randi Horikawa, M.A., CCC-SLP, certified Proloquo2Go trainer & Kathleen Rausch, M.S., CCC-SLP When: Tuesdays in May & June (see flyer for dates/times and topics covered) Cost: $50/per class or $175/series Flyer: ATEC's App Academy Proloquo2Go flyer Description: Everything you wanted to know about Proloquo2Go! Topics covered include; getting started, adding and editing vocabulary, options, tips and tricks and much more! Space is limited, registration is required.       Summer Learning Made Easy (and FUN!) A Workshop for Parents and Caregivers Presented by: Julie Dunbar, Technology Specialist Date: Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: $20 Flyer: ATEC's Parent AT Workshop flyer Description: This workshop will aid you in preparing fun implementation activities to keep your child using their assistive technology devices and equipment while working on academic skills. Space is limited, registration is required.       Individualized Workshops & Trainings for Organizations The clinical and technical staff at ATEC can provide individualized workshops and trainings on specific areas of assistive technology for your organization! Topics include, but not limited to;  Introduction to AT, Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC), iDevices and Apps, Microsoft Accessibility, and specific AT equipment and software, such as Dragon, ZoomText, JAWS, and much more. Contact Deanna Collins at deannac@ocgoodwill.org or (714) 361-6200 ext. 221 to inquire about an individualized workshop or training for your organization.

Registration To register, please contact: Deanna Collins (714) 361.6200 ext. 221 or deannac@ocgoodwill.org Assistive Technology Exchange Center (ATEC)

About ATEC

ATEC is a comprehensive assistive technology resource center that is one of Goodwill of Orange County's vital health and human services programs. We have been helping people with disabilities and other barriers maximize their independence since 1996. We offer consultation, assessment and training services, equipment trial, equipment loan and reuse and support in learning how to use assistive technology equipment.

 

The center is centrally located and has expanded space which allows us to offer a new sensory room where ATEC therapists can better adapt their AT assessments to the needs of individuals with sensory processing difficulties.

ATEC is located at:
Goodwill Fitness and Technology Center
1601 East St. Andrew Place
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Voice (714) 361-6200
Fax (714) 361-6220
TTY/TDD (714) 543-1873
atec@ocgoodwill.org

For more information visit: www.atec-oc.org