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This training will address employer concerns on hiring and employing individuals with disabilities in the workplace under Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We will address employer concerns on if, when, and how reasonable accommodation is accomplished at the job site. Effective interview methods will be discussed and class participation will augment employers understanding of the ADA.
Instructors: Dee Braver, Project Employ at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore and Janet Parke, MD TAP
May 16, 1995
MRC, Baltimore
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Many people need small devices to remain independent in their home. Numerous new devices and ideas are now available but are difficult to locate. This training will assist you in locating sources and will give you a sampling of a computer resource known as Hyper-AbleDATA. This training is for consumers as well as professionals who need resources for locating devices for the home.
Instructor: Janet Parke, MD TAP
May 24, 1995
Charlotte Hall Library
Charlotte Hall
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Come join us for an insightful training at the new Epilepsy Foundation Technology Home in Salisbury, Maryland. We will have the opportunity to view the Technology Assistance Program's assistive devices that can make a home an easier place to live for an individual with a disability. This training is for anyone who is considering making adjustments to their home or who only needs small assistive devices. Space is very limited, please register early.
Janet Parke & Victoria Gale
Friday, 4/7/94
Eastern Shore Resource Center
Holly Center
Salisbury, MD
1:00pm - 2:30pm
The ADA is compelling many employers and businesses serving the public to provide materials in a format that is accessible for those 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: Glenn DiChiera, DORS
April 24, 1995
Potomac Center
Hagerstown, MD
Activities Center Conference Room
1:00 - 3:30
May 25, 1995
Potomac Center
Hagerstown, MD
Activities Center Conference Room
1:00 - 3:30
June 17, 1995
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
Washington, DC
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
July 27, 1995
MD TAP Resource Center
Holly Center
Salisbury ,MD
1:00 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The Liberator, using Minspeak, is one of the most powerful augmentative communication devices on the market today. This two day, hands-on workshop will allow participants to experience first hand it's power and flexibility. If you're involved in augmentative communication as a professional, user, or family member, you should consider attending this workshop.
Instructor: Nancy Inman, Prentke Romich Company
April 5 - 6, 1995
Room T 123
Maryland Rehabilitation Center
Baltimore, MD
8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. each day
Learn how to operate your device. Activities will include: selecting and organizing vocabulary, storing functional and powerful vocabulary, discussing specifics for your alpha talker, creating themes to meet a variety of situations, developing implementation strategies, access techniques, therapy ideas.
There is no charge as long as you bring your own device. If you need to rent an Alpha Talker, you must make your own arrangements. Call 1-800-262-1984 and ask for Education and Training. The cost is $35.00 plus shipping and handling for a one week rental. Please call at least one week in advance to allow time for shipping.
Instructor: Nancy Inman, Prentke Romich Company
May 4, 1995
MD TAP Resource Center
Holly Center
Salisbury ,MD
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
May 18 1995
Staff Dining Room
Maryland Rehabilitation Center
Baltimore, MD
1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Words Strategy for Liberator is an updated Minspeak Application Program (MAP). This program is targeted for cognitively intact school age children to adults. Words Strategy has over 4,000 words and phrases. Special functions of the Liberator are utilized on this updated MAP.
Instructor: Nancy Inman, Prentke Romich Company
May 17, 1995
Room T123
Maryland Rehabilitation Center
Baltimore, MD
8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
This workshop provides an overview of each PRC product. Each PRC device will be demonstrated and itıs value for both children and adults who need communication devices explained.
Instructor: Nancy Inman, Prentke Romich Company
May 25, 1995
MD TAP Resource Center
Holly Center
Salisbury ,MD
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
During Open Lab Tours, staff will explain statewide programs and services. Equipment demonstrations and discussions highlight Open Lab Tours. The majority of time is allotted for you to explore, practice and evaluate characteristics of assistive technology for your needs. Open labs are offered twice a month. One lab per month, Open Lab I, will provide participants with an overview of assistive technology. The other will focus on specific topic areas: augmentative communication, environmental controls and assistive technology devices, kidstech, sensory aids and assistive technology for individuals with learning disabilities.
Open labs are limited to 10 participants. Larger groups must contact MD TAP to make arrangements for a tour specific to your needs.
For specific dates, please refer to the training calendar in the center of this issue of Tapping Technology. For registration or if you have questions or need specific accommodations, call 800/TECH-TAP.
Instructors: MD TAP / RTS Staff, consultants, vendors
See description above
Instructor: MD TAP / RTS Staff
April 04, 1995
May 02, 1995
May 18, 1995
June 06, 1995
June 22, 1995
July 11, 1995
July 27, 1995
Room T 17
Maryland Rehabilitation Center
Baltimore, MD
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: MD TAP / RTS Staff
April 20
Room T 17
Maryland Rehabilitation Center
Baltimore, MD
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
May 24, 1995
Charlotte Hall Library
Charlotte Hall
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
IntelliTools, formerly Unicorn Engineering, has developed several applications that puts the power of easily designing custom computer access into the hands of parents and teachers. This hands on workshop will focus on ClickIt! - which allows you to turn any software into scanning software, IntelliPics - an easy to use authoring program, and OverlayMaker - which gives you the power to create and save custom keyboards in a matter of minutes. During the workshop we will look at the basics of using the programs as well as how they are being used by students. Sample set ups will be available for participants to copy (they should bring one 3 1/2" disk).
Instructor: Rick Metheny MD TAP Assistive Technology Specialist
April 13, 1995
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Salisbury / Holly Center
This hands on workshop will explore building interactive communication activities with children in school and at home. During the workshop we will utilize a variety of voice output communication aids (VOCA) in kid oriented activities. VOCAs used will include Hawk, AlphaTalker, Speaking Dynamically, Macaw, WalkerTalker, CheapTalk 4 & 8 and SpeakEasy. Principles of building interactive communication opportunities and vocabulary selection will be discussed and overlays will be included in participant packages.
Rick Metheny, Assistive Technology Specialist
May 9, 1995
1:00 - 3:00
WMTAP Resource Center
Potomac Center
Hagerstown, MD
June 16, 1995
1:00 - 3:00
MD TAP Resource Center
Holly Center
Salisbury, MD
July 12, 1995
7:00 - 9:00
MD TAP Resource Center
Maryland Rehabilitation Center
Baltimore, MD
This session will provide a description of the Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits and work incentive programs.
Instructor: Pat Ourand MD TAP Funding Specialist
April 27, 1995
1:00 - 3:00
MD TAP Resource Center
Holly Center
Salisbury, MD
This session will cover the federal mandates and optional state plan services offered through the Maryland Medical Assistance Program
Instructor: Pat Ourand MD TAP Funding Specialist
May 26, 1995
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Conference Room
WMTAP Resource Center
Potomac Center
Hagerstown, MD
A discussion of Social Security Administration programs available to empower consumers to purchase AT.
Instructor: Pat Ourand MD TAP Funding Specialist
June 22, 1995
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
MRC
Baltimore, MD
July 20, 1995
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
MD TAP Resource Center
Holly Center
Salisbury, MD
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