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Shift Mindsets to Build Capacity Across Environments for AAC Implementation
Marlene Cummings
The current landscape in education is uncovering gaps and inconsistencies in staff knowledge, academic instruction and implementation for students with complex communication needs. An increase in the number of students identified as needing AAC and easier access to more affordable technologies, coupled with greater curricular expectations, is requiring a shift in the typical mindset of how to best support these teams and the students they serve.
The need to build capacity while supporting students with complex communication needs is critical. SLP’s & AAC teams must deepen and expand their knowledge base in AAC implementation. Having the knowledge in the hands of one “expert” is not sustainable. To ensure significant impact, we must embrace a capacity building model. What tools and strategies will shift the current “expert” mindset?
Examples of how multiple district level teams embraced a capacity building model will be shared. Participants will consider their current state, explore the shifts they can make and determine their next steps.
Get Low! Low-cost, Low-Tech, DIY Assistive Technology
Sara Lucas Dreiss
“Get Low!” will explore DIY low-budget, low-tech assistive technology creation. Accompany presenter Sara Lucas-Dreiss as she demonstrates manipulation of high impact materials to fabricate multi-purpose, reusable supports that can easily be replicated. The utilization of the SETT Framework across educational, recreational, vocational, and home settings to determine engagement and participation obstacles and potential solutions will be examined.
Pragmatic and ethical considerations for creation and use of assistive technology, such as availability and cost of materials, basic skills needed, safety, durability, user expectations, and the autonomy & independence of individuals with complex bodies will also be discussed.
Through Sara’s guidance, attendees depart equipped with not only newfound knowledge but also a profound sense of agency to effect positive change in the realm of AT accessibility.
Structured for Success: Developing Centers to Support Engagement and Independence for Students with Autism
Shannon Wess
In this webinar, educators will explore practical strategies for designing and implementing structured classroom centers that support engagement and independence for students with autism. Many autistic students benefit from predictable environments that offer clear routines, visual supports, and individualized materials. Creating such spaces within the classroom can foster a more inclusive learning environment that addresses the unique needs of these students while promoting independence.
The webinar will focus on how to develop autism-friendly centers that are adaptable to a variety of student needs. Participants will learn to integrate strategies such as visual schedules and supports into their classroom centers to enhance engagement, reduce challenging behaviors, and improve student outcomes. Key components such as environmental setup, individualized supports, and strategies for maintaining focus will be addressed.
By the end of the webinar, participants will have a clear understanding of how to build structured, engaging, and flexible classroom centers. They will leave with practical strategies and resources that can be directly implemented to support the success of autistic students, promoting autonomy and active participation in the classroom.
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2026 RESOURCE DIRECTORY
A Guide to Over 1,400 Assistive Technology Products for Children and Adults with Disabilities
The ultimate guide for exploring the latest advancements in assistive technology products for children & adults with disabilities. It encompasses everything, from cutting-edge software to innovative hardware. This guide has been carefully curated to facilitate your discovery, research & comparison of the latest assistive technology products on the market today. Check it out today!
FRONT PAGE REPORT
The latest developments and product releases in the assistive technology industry.
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