2009-2010 CALENDAR
Table of Contents
Professional Development Opportunities
After School Tech Time
ATAP Resource Center
Board of Directors Meeting
Center Preview
CyberVision
Technology Demonstrations
Tuesday Member Hours
Professional Development Opportunities
(Professional Development Flyer in .pdf format)
TechACCESS of RI is pleased to present this year-long series of professional development opportunities. The focus of this year’s workshops is to help strengthen the assistive technology capacity of your educational and therapeutic teams and provide relevant information to parents.
Go to the Professional Development page or check out the flyer (link above) for details.
After School Tech Time
(After School Tech Time Flyer in .pdf format)
After School Tech Time is an informal, fun time for teachers, students and parents to explore computer hardware and software adaptations with technical support from our knowledgeable staff.
This program is offered through the Schools Project at TechACCESS of RI on select Thursday afternoons from 2-6. 50-minute appointments are available, by appointment, at 2:00, 3:30 and 5:00. Please call 463-0202 to register.
Please note that equipment demonstrated during this time with staff does not constitute a formal evaluation/consultation. Formal assessment services are available from TechACCESS of RI on a fee-for-service basis.
DATES
2010
ATAP Resource Center
(Open to public. Call for an appointment)
Phone: 401-463-0202 (v/tdd)
FAX: 401-463-3433
In-State: 800-916-(TECH)8324
Board of Directors Meeting
CyberVision
(CyberVision Flyer in .pdf format)
TechACCESS offers this monthly, informal program where youth with visual impairments can meet with peers, friends, technology experts and adult mentors to explore and master a variety of technologies. Our goal is to provide information and resources to help students work together to learn about and become competent with technology tools! And there is no cost!
Interested yet? For more information and/or to obtain an application contact: Gloria Stuart at TechACCESS 463-0202 or glorias@techaccess-ri.org.
You must be registered to participate in this program.
CyberVision sessions occur on Saturdays from 10-2.
DATES
Technology Demonstrations
(Technology Demonstration Flyer in .pdf format)
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
• These workshops are free, but pre registration is required.
• To register: Call 401-463-0202 (Voice/TDD)
In state 800-916-8324
E-mail: techaccess@techaccess-ri.org
Blind Access Demonstration looks at technology that provides access to print material. The following equipment will be demonstrated: screen readers, speech synthesizers, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), personal note taking systems, DASIY Players and low tech daily living devices.
This demonstration runs on Tuesdays from 2:00-3:30
DATES
2010
May 4
Low Vision Access Demonstration looks at technology that enhances print material. The following equipment is demonstrated: video magnifiers, screen magnification for computers and low tech daily living devices.
This demonstration runs on Tuesdays from 2:00-3:30
DATES
2010
April 13
Computer Access Demonstration looks at technology that can improve access to the computer, including hardware and software adaptations.
This demonstration runs on Tuesdays from 2:00-3:30 pm.
Funding for these sessions is provided by the Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP) under grant #H224A060039 from the Department of Education. However, content does not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal government.
Technology for Persons with Hearing Loss
(Technology for Persons with Hearing Loss Flyer in .pdf format)
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
• These workshops are free, but pre registration is required.
• To register: Call 401-463-0202 (Voice/TDD)
In state 800-916-8324E-mail: techaccess@techaccess-ri.org
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Monthly Demonstrations
These sessions explore technology that can improve access at home, work and in social settings. The following equipment will be demonstrated: amplified telephone equipment, signaling devices such as alarm clocks, telephone ringers, doorbells and baby monitors, and personal amplification for conversations, meetings, social events and television.
This demonstration runs on Mondays from 1:00-3:00 pm.
DATES
Funding for these sessions is provided by the Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP) under grant #H224A060039 from the Department of Education. However, content does not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal government.
Tuesday Member Hours
9:00 am-1:00 pm
(Designated time for members only. An appointment
must be made. Call to insure equipment availability.):
Phone: 401-463-0202 (v/tdd)
FAX: 401-463-3433
In-State: 800-916-(TECH)8324