To meet satisfactory requirements for ASHA CEUs or to receive a certificate, participants must:
- Attend for the entire length of the course
- Participate throughout the course
- Complete the Texas Technology Access Program ASHA Certificate Request Form at the beginning of the course
- Complete an assessment at the end of the course
- All required components must be completed within 48 hours of the end of the offered course. Requirements completed after this time cannot be accepted.
Intro to AT: Empowering Independence with Assistive Technology
Description
This session provides teachers and education staff with a practical overview of assistive technology (AT) and how it can be used to support students with diverse learning needs. Participants will explore a range of low-tech to high-tech tools that enhance communication, learning, and daily functioning, while increasing student independence across educational environments. The session emphasizes the importance of considering individual strengths, needs, and contexts when selecting tools and supports, and includes real-world examples and strategies for integrating AT into instruction. Attendees will also gain insight into the processes of AT consideration, evaluation, implementation, and ongoing support to help ensure meaningful participation and success for students.
Session Learning Objectives:
• Define assistive technology
• List 5 types of AT tools
• Describe the consideration process
• Use 2 frameworks for determining appropriate AT tools
Presenter Disclosures: Shannon Paige is employed by the Texas Technology Access Program and receives a salary.
This course is registered for .55 ASHA CEUs.
Time Ordered Agenda
For cancellations, please submit your request in writing directly to ttap@austin.utexas.edu . All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing; phone cancellations will not be accepted. Please allow at least one full business day for a response. A non-waivable $25 processing fee applies to all cancellations for events requiring a registration fee. There is no cancellation fee for events that are offered free of charge. There will be special considerations made to transfer a registration within organizations. Use the email above to make the written request. Confirmation of request will be provided once change is completed. A refund of up 80% will be available if the request is received up to 48 hours prior to the event. No refund is available within the 48 hours prior to the event. Participants will receive a full refund for events cancelled by TTAP and UT partner organizations.