Guest guest Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Do you wear glasses to read? Do you use a calculator when you pay bills or manage your finances? What about texting instead of talking on the phone? Do you ever use a computer to type an email to a friend instead of writing a letter in longhand and sending it by snail mail? Have you ever used a blender or a food processor to chop food in the kitchen instead of using a knife? If you can answer " yes " to any or all of these questions, then you have used assistive aides, also referred to as Assistive technology! Everyone uses Assistive devices, but individuals who have a disability often require its use in order to perform every day tasks. Is there something you or your child who has a disability have difficulty doing or cannot access due to a disability? If so, then this presentation is for you! Assistive technology is not any single item or category of items, but a plethora of different aids and devices that make life easier. Universal design and universal design for learning assures equal access and a more level playing field in every facet of life. Come and learn about all the possibilities awaiting you or your child with the help of these tools! REGISTRATION DEADLINE – SEPTEMBER 28, 2011 – RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! Assistive Technology: The 21st Century Key to Success! Presenters: nna Bond, M.Ed. ATP - Assistive Technology Practitioner & Leah Gardner, – Director, Removing Limits through Technology Assistive Technology Program – Ability Connection Texas DATE: October 1, 2011 TIME: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm PLACE: The City of Hurst Public Library – 901 Precinct Line Road – Hurst, Texas 76053 COST: FREE – Certificate of Participation provided upon request. SPACE IS LIMITED – RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! What is Assistive Technologyand how can a person benefit? How will I know what AT is best for me or my child? What does the assessment process look like? Are funding resources available? Join us as nna Bond and Leah Gardner answer these questions and more! Hands on examples of no, low, mid & high tech assistive technology will be provided. Technology will be demonstrated, its uses explained, and examples of how it is incorporated into the everyday lives of individuals across all domains of life will be provided. TO REGISTER Call or send an email to: arcnetc@.... Please include your name, phone number and session title when reserving your spot. For more information, visit: www.arcnetc.org. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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