Fabulous Fall Trainings In Assistive Technology

LET'S DO BRAILLE 'Braille 101' The ADA is compelling many employers and businesses serving the public to provide materials in a format that is accessible for who are unable to read print. This training will provide instruction for translating a WordPerfect document into formatted Grade II Braille. You will learn how to prepare a document to facilitate the use of the Duxbury Word Perfect Bridge software and a Braille printer. Braille is primarily used by people with vision loss or blindness. Instructor: David Poehlman, MD TAP September 13, 1994 Potomac Center Hagerstown, MD Activities Conference Room 1:30 - 3:30 October 20, 1994 Wicomico County Library Salisbury , MD Conference Room #1 1:00 p.m. - 3 p.m. November 1, 1994 Volunteer for the Visually Handicapped Silver Spring, MD 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. December 13, 1994 Maryland Rehabilitation Center Baltimore, MD Room T-123 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

ADDING TECHNOLOGY TO YOUR BAG OF TRICKS 'Bag of Tricks' This one-and-a-half day RESNA workshop presents a step-by-step approach to selecting and applying assistive technology (A.T.) as a solution to functional problems of people with disabilities. You will learn how to: Assess for A.T. needs Develop creative strategies for funding A.T. Identify resources that you can use to apply A.T. Communicate effectively with other members of the technology team Recognize and use A.T. 'lingo' Discover that there are seven key steps to the successful delivery of A.T. services Instructors: Kathleen Barnes, PT.. and Jeff Symons, rehab engineer September 30, 1994 8:30 - 4:30 and October 1 8:00 - 12:30 Christ United Methodist Church Salisbury, MD

ADDING TECHNOLOGY TO YOUR BAG OF TRICKS 'Bag of Tricks' This one-and-a-half day RESNA workshop presents a step-by-step approach to selecting and applying assistive technology (A.T.) as a solution to functional problems of people with disabilities. You will learn how to: Assess for A.T. needs Develop creative strategies for funding A.T. Identify resources that you can use to apply A.T. Communicate effectively with other members of the technology team Recognize and use A.T. 'lingo' Discover that there are seven key steps to the successful delivery of A.T. services Instructors: Kathleen Barnes, PT.. and Jeff Symons, rehab engineer September 30, 1994 8:30 - 4:30 and October 1 8:00 - 12:30 Christ United Methodist Church Salisbury, MD

ADA TRAINING: 'DISABILITIES IN THE WORKPLACE' 'ADA' This training will address employer concerns on hiring individuals with disabilities in the workplace under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learn how decisions are made regarding if, when and how reasonable accommodation is accomplished at the job site. Effective interview methods will highlight discussion among the participants and instructors to build understanding of the ADA. Instructors: Dee Braver, Project Employ at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore and Janet Park, MD TAP October 25, 1994 Howard County Library Columbia, Maryland 1:00 - 3:00 November 1, 1994 Wicomico County Free Library Salisbury, Maryland 1:00 - 3:00

Sensory Aids I HOW CAN PROFESSIONALS UTILIZE MD TAP? 'SA I'M Health professionals need to equip themselves with the knowledge to advise their patients when they ask, 'Where do I go from here?' This is an opportunity for you to become more familiar with the Maryland Technology Assistance Program and to obtain information about resources available to people diagnosed with low vision or blindness. Instructors: Sheri Gelvar, MD TAP and Stacey Snowden, MD TAP November 16, 1994 Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD 10:30 - 12:00

Sensory Aids II LET'S DO LARGE PRINT 'SA II' The ADA continues to demand compliance of employers and businesses serving the public to federal standards for the printing of materials for visually impaired readers. In this training, you will learn the value of large type reading materials. The instructors will provide simple instruction on formatting a WordPerfect document into large print. Instructors: Sheri Gelvar, MD TAP and/or Stacey Snowden, MD TAP October 11, 1994 Maryland Rehab Center Baltimore, MD 10:00-12:00

Sensory Aids III HOW CAN STUDENTS WITH LOW VISION OR BLINDNESS FIND SUPPORT ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS? 'SA III' The Alliance of Blind Students (NABS) is a national organization of students who have a vested interest in education and integration of blind and visually impaired students on college campuses. Come meet members of the NABS, and hear how the organization is involved in legislation and policy making related to rehabilitation programs, financial aid, equal access to classes, provision of alternative textbooks and new technologies. NABS also has a scholarship fund which was set aside in 1990 that you may be able to 'TAP' into. Instructor: Jennifer Sutton September 28, 1994 University of Maryland College Park College Park, Maryland 10:00 - 12:00

Sensory Aids IV LOW TECH SOLUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION LOSS 'SA IV' People with visual impairments have a wide range of needs to be considered when choosing appropriate assistive technology. This training will provide demonstrations and discussion of exciting and creative applications of low tech solutions. Multifunctional devices will be on hand. Instructors: Sheri Gelvar, MD TAP and/or Stacey Snowden, MD TAP December 13, 1994 Jeanne Bussard Center Frederick, MD 10:00-12:00

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT DISABILITY BENEFITS Funding 101 This session will provide an overview of SSI for children and Social Security Administration Work Incentives for adults. Instructor: Pat Ourand, MD TAP December 9, 1994 Holly Center Salisbury, MD 1:00 - 4:00

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