The
Utah Assistive Technology Program (UATP) will present a FREE online
interactive training, “Using the latest technology to foster
communication,” on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
This free training will be presented by Jean Bosco Walsh, AT Consultant for Saltillo Corp. Saltillo Corporation is dedicated to making personal communication possible to individuals who are unable to use their natural voice. Jean will explore the TouchChat app that is a total communication application available for your idevice. She will then discuss the latest communication devices from Saltillo that are based on the Android system. These communication devices are completely fundable through Medicaid and private health insurance companies.
NOVA-7 communication device by Saltillo.
Jean
is a Special Educator with a Master’s in Education. She taught students
with significant disabilities in Georgia and Colorado for over 15
years. She’s presented at ‘Closing the Gap’ for 14 years, and has also
been an ATIA presenter. She’s also presented at regional Assistive
Technology Conferences in Arizona and Colorado. For the past seven
years, Jean has worked exclusively in the Augmentative Communication
Field. Currently, she is a consultant for Saltillo Corporation covering
Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.
In order to participate, you will need a computer with high-speed Internet access. If you are interested in participating please RSVP by Monday, May 13, to Storee Powell via email storee.powell@usu.edu, or call 435-797-7412. Participant instructions will be e-mailed to you.
If you are a screen reader user please contact :
Sachin Pavithran at 435-797-6572
Or sachin.pavithran@usu.edu,
no later than Friday, May 10, to make arrangements to participate via
phone. If you need any other accommodations in order to participate in
the training please let Sachin know by this date also.
Source : Utahat Program , 7th May 2013
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