Closing The Gap Conference: Assistive Technology in Special Education, Rehabilitation and Everyday Living

Description

The 2014 Closing The Gap Conference offered 18 preconference (day-long) workshops on October 13th and 14th providing in-depth professional skills necessary to successfully implement assistive technology in the lives of persons with disabilities. The Conference offered over 175 presentation and hands-on lab hours during three days - October 15th through October 17th. Presentations were 1 hour and 2 1/2 hours in length.

*The following sessions only have ben awarded credit:
Pre-Conference Sessions: 10/13-14/2014
PC-1 PODD Communication Books: Two-Day Introductory Workshop-3.5 INT
PC-3 Teaching Scanning and Switch Access for Independent Use of AT (for students with the most complex bodies) to Support Real Learning-2 INT
PC-11 Transparency of Switch Access to AT (especially for those students with the most complex bodies)-5 INT
PC-12 Communication and Literacy Learning for Girls with Rett Syndrome: Theory and Hands-On Workshop- 2 INT
PC-14 Literacy and Language Instruction for Complex Learners, From Tots to Teens=2 INT
PC-16 Scaffolding Conversations Through Communication Circles and Social Scripts: Apps Included!- 2 INT
PC-18 Clicking Along: Assessment and Implementation Strategies for Developing Independent and Intentional Access to Curriculum Through Switch Use-0.5 AS, 0.5 INT

Workshops:10/15-17/2014
*A Tool for the Heart: Using MeMoves to Change Behavior- 1 INT
*AT Evaluation and Implementation in the Inclusive Preschool Classroom (Two Block Session)-Beginning Communication: From Tots to Teens-0.5 INT
*Communication in Children with Angelman Syndrome: Monumental Shifts in Perception, Expectations, Opportunities and Achievements- 0.25 INT
*Curious Kiddos: UDL Books for Early Childhood Exploration- 0.5 INT
*iBaby: Navigating Mobile Technology and Apps for Infants, Toddlers and Pre-K- 0.75 INT
*Motor Cognitive Learning: Facilitating Autonomy, Independence and Access for Children with Significant Motor and Sensory Processing Disabilities (Two Block Session)-1.25 INT
*Practical Strategies for Implementing Aided Language Stimulation (Two Block Session)-2.5 INT

Location DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington
7800 Normandale Blvd
Bloomington, MN 55439
Date 10/12/2014 8:00 AM - 10/17/2014 1:30 PM (Check in 7:00 AM)
Sponsor Closing The Gap
Trainer Multiple Trainers/Presenters
Contact Jan Latzke (507) 248-3294 jlatzke@closingthegap.com
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
5. Comprehensive plans
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 0
Cost Workshops: $275/day; Conference: Varies - Starting
Status Closed