MDTAP Training Calendar

CENTRAL MARYLAND TAP TRAININGS
Held in cooperation with DORS (Division of Rehabilitation Services)

TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2002
LOOKING AT ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Tour the Universal Workplace and the Interactive Technology Suite at the Workforce and Technology Center (formerly MRC) and hear about the great variety of technologies available to help people with all kinds of disabilities. TRAINERS: Patrick McCurdy, Information and Referral Specialist and/or Susan Levi, Technology Demonstration Specialist (Registration limited to 24)
This training will be held on the following Wednesdays in Room T-122:

2/20/02 10:00 AM - NOON
3/20/02 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
4/17/02 10:00 AM - NOON
5/15/02 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
6/19/02 10:00 AM - NOON

OTHER TRAINING TOPICS:
AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION
Tuesday, 4/2/02 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Room T-22
Learn about the varieties of devices that are available to help people communicate when they are unable to produce understandable speech. Learn what is involved in an assessment of the person's communication needs. Trainer: Andrea Strauch, CCC-SLP (Registration limited to 15)
(Sorry, this is not an opportunity to get an assessment and find the right device for the attendees)

WHAT IS A CCTV ANYWAY?
Tuesday, May 7, 2002 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Room T-130
If you have low vision and eyeglasses and magnifying glasses don't make things large enough, you might need to use video to make things even larger. That's what a CCTV is. Come see three area vendors demonstrate the different makes and models they sell and explain the differences between them. Instructor: Susan Levi, CRC, ATP, Technology Demonstration Specialist. (Registration limited to 40)
Vendors: Harold Boccia, Chesapeake Low Vision, Inc. Eydie DeVincenzi, Visability, Inc. Scott Holden, Vision Support Services

TRAINING REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Once again the trainings will be free. However, please help us plan appropriately for the group size and needs by registering in advance. If you register and then find that you are unable to attend the training, please call to let us know. Registration for all trainings must be received at least one week in advance. To register, complete the attached form, and mail it to: MD TAP, Attn: Secretary, 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218, or fax the form to: 410-554-9237.
Sorry, telephone and last minute registrations cannot be accepted.
All trainings listed on this schedule will be held at the Workforce and Technology Center. Notices of trainings at other sites will be mailed separately. As always, groups of at least 5 can arrange for training or demonstrations of technologies at the Maryland Rehabilitation Center and groups of at least 10 can arrange for trainings or demonstrations of technologies at any site in the State of Maryland. Contact Susan Levi, Technology Demonstration Specialist, for details, 410-554-9213.
Trainers are provided courtesy of the Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services, Workforce and Technology Center, Rehabilitation Technology Services, and United Cerebral Palsy, No Boundaries. Trainings are intended for general educational purposes; recommendations of specific devices for individuals are not available.

REGISTRATION FORM
(please print and use separate forms for each training)

Name: ___________________________________________________
Agency: ____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
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Phone Number: _____________________________________________
Title of training: _________________________________________
Date of training: __________________________________________
List additional names: ____________________________________
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Special needs: Interpreter___ Assistive Listening Device___

Large Print___ Braille/Tape/Computer Disk____

Questions? Call MD TAP - 1-800-832-4827

Please return this form to:

MD TAP
ATTN: Secretary
2301 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
Fax: 410-554-9237

EASTERN SHORE TAP TRAININGS
Communication Supports in Dual Diagnosis
February 1, 2002
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
"Strengthening Communication Supports in Dual Diagnosis"
Presenter: MHA/DDA Liaison, Dr. Lisa Hovermale
Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury, MD
Participants will learn characteristics of the most common psychiatric diagnosis that frequently accompany mental retardation. The different systems of care will be discussed. Tips for communicating with the psychiatrist will be offered.
To register contact:
Caprice Hitch at
410-334-6937

Brain Injury Training
A training on Brain Injury will be sponsored by the ESRO on January 29, 2002, at Chesapeake College room EDC27 from 10am-4pm.
This training will cover:
Causes, symptoms & treatments of traumatic brain injury
Behavioral issues & traumatic brain injury.
Deficit awareness & dealing with deficits after traumatic brain injury.
The training will be presented by Marcia Colender, Manager of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services and Jennifer Schwartz-Mitchell, PhD's both from Humanium (formerly DSG)
To register, please call
Caprice Hitch
410-334-6937




Upcoming Parent Training Events:
IEP Participation presented by Carrie Brown Education & Resource Specialist for Partners for Success - Maryland State Department of Education
February 2 Talbot Co. Library (call 443-260-0822)
February 16 Ocean Pines Library (call 443-260-0822)
IntelliTools Training -
February 7, 8 Holly Community is sponsoring a two-day training at Wor-Wic Community College for teachers and parents with an IntelliTools Trainer. To register call 443-260-0822 or toll free 877-511-0744, fee charged for training.
Extended School Year Services presenter from Maryland State Department of Education
February 23 Salisbury Library (call 410-632-1553)
Parenting the High Spirited Child with Dr. Robert McBrien
April 20 Holly Center (call 410-572-6955 for information)

Children in Power: Training in Mobility Not Power
Trainer: Karen Kangas, OTR/L
CEU's available
April 4 & 5
Salisbury
8:30 - 4:00 each day
$85 professionals, $30 parents
Contact 443-260-0822 for further information

Sponsored by Holly Community, Inc. and Adaptive Switch Labs.

Description:
Individuals, especially children, who are not independently mobile, need mobility. However, many parents and professionals believe that using powered mobility requires certain motor or cognitive skills which must be demonstrated prior to using a power wheelchair. This course will examine these biases, demonstrate existing equipment and show how anyone can utilize power for independent mobility. Teaching / treatment strategies for learning competence in powered mobility will be emphasized. Subjects:
Functional Seating & Positioning
Need for Powered Mobility
Assessment & Types of Equipment / Skills needed
Implementation and use of seating with independent alternative access with assistive technology

List of Learning Objectives available

TRAINING RESCHEDULED
Please be advised the IEP Participation Training scheduled for February 16, 2002, at The Ocean Pines Library has been rescheduled to March 23, 2002. If any one is interested in attending and was not able to sign up due to previous obligations and want to do so now, please email me and I will send you a registration form. Any questions, please feel free call or email me!
The purpose of this training is to provide basic information needed to participate in the IEP development and implementation of programs for children with disabilities. As a result of this workshop participants will:
1) Understand the importance of parents and teachers sharing information about the student
2) Review information about the IEP and reauthorization of IDEA
3) Identify effective goals and objectives in the IEP
4) To create effective communication.
Location: Ocean Pines Library
Time: 10:30 to 2:30 a light lunch will be provided
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2002
To register: call Becky Kuhn-Sykes 410-632-1553 or Email: Beckylee61@aol.com
The cost of this training is a $5.00 donation to Parents' Place of MD to cover the cost of materials.
Presenter: Carrie Brown, Education and Resource Specialist for Partners for Success-Maryland State Department of Education.
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Neuro H2O
A new program, Neuro H2O is available to individuals with significant chronic neurological impairments. A therapist will complete an initial Aquatic therapy evaluation and design an individualized water work out. The program is located at Ocean Physical Therapy in Berlin, Maryland. For more information contact Kris Martin, Program Coordinator at 410-629-1874.
For more information on Eastern Shore events, contact
Janet Parke at 877-511-0744
Or email mdtap@ezy.net

WESTERN MARYLAND TAP TRAININGS
"No Limits Trainings"
Assistive Technology Evaluation and Implementation Strategies for Students with Low Incidence and/or Multiple Disabilities featuring: Linda Burkhart and Susan Garber
8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

February 26 and 27, 2002
Community Living, Inc.
620 Research Dr. #B
Frederick, MD 21703
1-301-663-0476

March 12 and 13, 2002
Savage FireHall
southeastern Howard County

*Registration forms are available on our site under the training button--www.matcoop.org
For more information on trainings through Western Maryland TAP, please call
1-866-295-WALK (866-295-9255) or
email info@matcoop.org.