AT Makers Day
Presenters: Erin McManamon, M. S. CCC-SLP Lauren Smith, M.S. CCC-SLP Dana Vermilya, M.S., CCC-SLP Christine Bear, M.A., CCC-SLP Description: This hands-on workshop hosted in partnership by CIU 10, BLaST IU 17, and TIU 11 Training and Consultation will introduce participants to assistive technology making skills to create usable access products. Participants will learn basic soldering to join wire segments and assemble mono and stereo components for use in a variety of assistive technology applications. Those skills will be applied to create a switch tester that can be used determine status of those switches used by an individual with physical disabilities. Each participant will have the opportunity to choose to complete two other projects including switch-adapting a stuffed, electronic toy that they bring. This workshop is targeted for assistive technology specialists, occupational therapists, regular or special education teachers, and STEAM teachers interested in expanding maker opportunities into authentic special education applications! Competencies: Participants will be able to: • Identify tools that may increase opportunities for students with physical disabilities. • Learn basic soldering skills • Complete three AT projects that can be used with students when they return to their district • Identify new ways to include students with disabilities within their classroom. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Registration starts at 8:45 AM)
Registration closes: January 30, 2020
Cost: $70