WA Assistive Technology Workshop - Bringing Technology and Users Together

This exciting workshop will focus on Assistive and Information Technology and the emerging best practices on using technology to promote independence, communication, productivity and inclusion.

In addition to presentations by regional experts, there will be small group demonstrations and hands-on experiences, as well as panel discussions about the next steps to incorporate AT and IT. Please feel free to bring your own electronic devices.

The workshop is intended for residential and vocational providers, VR and transition specialists in Washington State. Participants will learn:

• How is technology being used by people with developmental disabilities?
• How can employment & residential agencies promote the use of AT and IT?
• What equipment, devices and apps are people finding helpful?

Clock hours for teachers and CEUs for VR staff are available

Registration is FREE!

March 25, 2013, 9 am to 4 pm
Spokane Community College, Spokane, WA
Register for Spokane

April 17, 2013, 9 am to 4 pm
Pierce Co. Environmental Sciences Building, Tacoma, WA
Register for Tacoma

If you need registration assistance, contact: conference@sa-ti.org

Presenters Include:
John Lemus - Skils’Kin
Veronica Cook - Shoreline School District
Marsha Threlkeld - WiSe
Francisco Felan - DVR AT Coordinator (Spokane only)
Bill Youngman - DVR AT Coordinator (Tacoma only)
Maria Kelley - WA Assistive Technology Act Program
WA Access Fund