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ADL I - Daily Living Aids - What's New In Gizmos and Gadgets? Many people need small devices to remain independent in their homes. Numerous small 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. Instructor: Janet Parke Wednesday, January 10, 1996 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Holly Center, Salisbury, MD
Americans with Disabilities Act ADA I - Disabilities in the Workplace 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 participation methods will be discussed and class participation will augment employers At understanding of the ADA. Instructor: Gyda Pedersen Thursday, January 18, 1996 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Staff Dining Room MRC, Baltimore, MD
Augmentative Communication Aug. Comm. I Liberator: Liberating the Power of Minspeak 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. There is no charge as long as you bring your own device. If you need to rent a Liberator, 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 one week in advance to allow time for shipping. To register, please call 1-800-262-1984 X206 or 215 Instructor: Nancy Inman, Prentke Romich Co. Tuesday, September 19, 1995 & Wednesday, September 20, 1995 8:30 am - 4:00 pm each day Staff Dining Room MRC, Baltimore, MD Wednesday, October 18, 1995 8:30 pm - 4:30 pm Holly Center, Salisbury, MD
Aug. Comm. II-Beyond Pushing Buttons- Really Using Your Alpha Talker Learn how to operate your device. Activities will include: selecting and organizing your 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, and 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 one week in advance to allow time for shipping. To register, please call 1-800-262-1984 X206 or 215. Instructor: Nancy Inman, Prentke Romich Co. Tuesday, September 26, 1995 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Staff Dining Room MRC, Baltimore, MD
Aug. Comm. Vl Sentient Systems, A Multi Platform Approach This overview will present the various Sentient products: - DigiVox - Paper overlays, digitized speech - DigiTalk - Preprogrammed DigiVox package - DynaVox 2/ 2C - Dynamic display synthesized speech - DynaVox software - MAC & DOS Instructor: Linda Carman, Sentient Systems Technology Wednesday, October 11, 1995 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Staff Dining Room MRC - Baltimore Tuesday, November 28,1995 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Holly Center Salisbury, MD Tuesday, December 12,1995 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Potomac Center Hagerstown, MD
Aug. Comm. Vll - Moving Up From A DynaVox to The DynaVox 2 What's New? This seminar will highlight the differences between the original and the new DynaVox 2/ 2C Instructor: Linda Carman, Sentient Systems Technology Wednesday, October 11, 1995 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Staff Dining Room MRC - Baltimore Tuesday, November 28, 1995 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Holly Center Salisbury, MD Tuesday, December 12, 1995 Potomac Center Hagerstown, MD
Aug. Comm. VIII Dyna Vox 2/2C Programming This hands on workshop will cover the DynaVox 2/2C use and programming. Topics will include creating screens, modifying keys; selecting and modifying features, e.g., color, borders, backgrounds, key size, etc.; system organization; infrared control; and more. Bring a DynaVox if you have one. If you will need to borrow one for the training, please request a loaner at time of registration. Instructor: Linda Carman, Sentient Systems Technology Thursday, November 2, 1995 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Staff Dining Room MRC - Baltimore Wednesday, January 17, 1996 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Potomac Center Hagerstown, MD
Auk. Comm. IX-All New DeltaTalker Cross an AlphaTalker with a Liberator and you might come up with something close to the DeltaTalker, PRC's newest addition to the world of AAC. DeltaTalker supports both digitized and synthesized speech as well as a variety of access methods. Unity is an exciting new MAPs (Minspeak Application Programs) that provides a unified language approach to Minspeak that can be introduced to children and grow with them through adulthood. Join us for a series of overviews and hands-on workshops with these new products. In-service / Overview of DeltaTalker and Unity Tuesday, October 24, 1995 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm WMTAP Resource Center, Potomac Center 1380 Marshall St., Hagerstown, MD Hands-On Workshops with DeltaTalker and Unity Wednesday, October 11, 1995 (DeltaTalker) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday, October 12, 1995 (Unity MAPs) MD TAP/ Eastern Shore Holly Center, Salisbury MD Tuesday, November 14, 1995 (DeltaTalker) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Wednesday, November 15, 1995 (Unity MAPs) WMTAP Resource Center, Potomac Center 1380 Marshal] St., Hagerstown, MD Instructor: Nancy Inman, Prentke Romich Company
FUNDING 1 Disability Benefits - How To Obtain A.T. for Individual Needs This session will provide a description of the Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits and work incentive programs. Instructor: Pat Ourand Thursday, January 18,1996 10:00 am -12:00 pm Staff Dining Room MRC, Baltimore, MD
FUNDING II Medical Assistance and the Provision of A. T. Services and Devices A review of Maryland Medical Assistance and the provision of A.T. for children and adults Instructor: Pelt Ourand Thursday, September 21,1995 10:00 am -12:00 pm Kentland Community Center 2411 Pine Brook Ave. Landover, MD
Funding IV A comprehensive two day conference which will include training covering all aspects of obtaining funding for assistive technology. Instructor: Pat Ourand Friday, October 27,1995 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday October 28,1995 9:00 am -12:00 pm MACA Conference Annapolis, MD
Open Labs Open Lab Tours: MD TAP Demo The MD TAP Demonstration Center at the Maryland Rehabilitation Center in Baltimore consists of assistive technology for learning and working, seeing and hearing, and living independently. Presently on display are 17 computers with alternative input interfaces and peripherals, 11 augmentative communication devices, and 19 environmental control units and assistive telecommunication devices. Specialized commercial and public domain software programs are available for preview. A wide variety of adaptive toys and switches, aids for daily living and sensory aids for individuals with hearing or visual impairments are on display. The lab has been developed for interactive hands-on demonstrations. 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. Open Lab I - Overview of Assistive Technology See Attached Description on Open Lab (previous Instructor: RTS / MD TAP Staff Tuesday, October 10, 1995 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, November 14, 1995 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, December 5, 1995 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Thursday, December 28, 1995 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, January 9, 1996 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Technology and Community Living Skills Wing MRC - Baltimore, MD Open Lab 11 - Sensory Aids Focusing on Assistive Technologies for Individuals with Vision/Hearing Loss Instructor: RTS / MD TAP Staff Thursday, November 30, 1995 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Technology and Community Living Skills Wing MRC - Baltimore, MD Open Lab III - Home Modifications & Universal Design Visit to "Future Home", a state of the art universally designed home which is a model for assistive technology Instructor: Dave Ward Thursday, January 25, 1996 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Future Home - Jarrettsville Pike Phoenix, MD (Baltimore area) Open Lab IV Learning Disabilities Assistive Technologies for Individuals with Learning Disabilities Instructor: Ronnie Uhland Thursday, September 21, 1995 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Learning Assistance Center Building K Catonsville, MD Open Lab V Augmentative Communications
Assistive Technologies for Individuals with Communication Disorders Instructor: RTS Staff/ MD TAP Staff/ Vendor Thursday, October 26, 1995 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Technology and Community Living Skills Wing MRC - Baltimore, MD Sensory Aids SA V - Let s Do Braille 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 Word Perfect document into formatted Grade II Braille. You will learn how to prepare a document to printer. Braille is used by people with vision loss or blindness. Instructor: Kirby Hill Thursday, September 21, 1995 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Kentland Community Center 2411 Pine Brook Ave. Landover, MD Thursday, October 19, 1995 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Holly Center Salisbury, MD Thursday, November 16, 1995 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Staff Dining Room MRC, Baltimore Thursday, December 14, 1995 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH) Baltimore Tuesday, January 23, 1996 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Activities Conference Room Potomac Center Hagerstown, MD
TKIII Toys to Computers: Supporting Kids in School Using Assistive Technology. This two hour training will explore a wide variety of practical ideas and strategies to support students with disabilities using assistive technology. Focus will be on augmentative communication and computer access strategies for elementary age students. Instructor: Rick Metheny Monday, September 25, 1995 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm WMTAP Resource Center Potomac Center 1380 Marshall Street, Hagerstown, MD Monday, November 13, 1995 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Shore Resource Center Holly Center, Salisbury, MD
Teleconference: Assistive Technology - The Rehabilitation Process The rehabilitation process and methods for incorporating consideration of assistive technology devices and services into that process. Produced by the Virginia Department of Rehabilitation Services September 28, 1995 1:15 pm - 3:45 pm MRC Stancil Auditorium Baltimore
6th Annual Partners in Living Conference: Out of the Ivory Tower Sponsored by Delmarva Institute on Developmental Disabilities (D.I.D.D.) October 12 & 13, 1995 Dunes Manor Hotel Ocean City, MD Eastern Shore I Eastern Shore A.T: Training Symposium This all day conference is a presentation of MD TAP. It will contain 3 sessions, focusing on different aspects of assistive technology. Wednesday, November 8,1995 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Community Room Salisbury Mall, Salisbury Schedule: 10:30 -12:00 Pat Ourand - Medical Assistance & the Provision of A.T. Services & Devices A review of Maryland Medical Assistance and the provision of A.T. for children and adults. 1:00-2:30 Taylor McConnaughhay - Computer Access Strategies Comparison of various computer platforms, Macintosh, IBM, etc. looking at alternate access strategies for each. 3:00 - 5:00 Janet Parke - Daily Living Aids - What's New in Gizmos & Gadgets? Many people need small devices to remain independent in their homes. Numerous small devices and ideas are 110W 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 HyperAble DATA. This training is for consumers as well as professionals who need resources for locating devices.
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