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TechACCESSory
Fall 2004 Newsletter
Contents
AT Competencies for RI Educators
Director’s Corner
TechACCESS Staff & Board
ATAP Funding Report
AT Conference
Young Soloists Award
AT for Health
Assistive Tech Club
Auction Results
TechASSETS
Donation Form
Events Calendar
Assistive Technology Competencies for RI Educators
Kim Carson, M.Ed., Educational Specialist, RI Department of Education
As summer ends, teachers and children are preparing to begin a new school year. While children are buying pencils and crayons and the occasional computer, teachers are beginning to think about the needs of their new class. Assistive Technology can have a huge impact on a child’s ability to access and demonstrate knowledge in the general curriculum.
In order to assist schools, teachers, and other professionals engage in thinking about assistive technology, the RI Department of Education,
Office of Special Populations is in the process of developing AT competencies for all RI Educators. These competencies which were based on several national models are intended to provide a basic framework in order to guide the development of professional development, preservice programs or self-assessment that will reflect the highest standard of quality for educators in assistive technology service delivery and increase the capacity of Rhode Island educators to meet the needs of all students in the classroom setting. It is an important tool that focuses on the professionals providing access to the general curriculum through the proficient use of assistive technology.
These draft competencies are:
Acquire a body of knowledge about assistive technology in the context of social, ethical, legal and human issues
Demonstrate technical competence with a variety of assistive technologies in educational settings
Deliver assistive technology services, including assessment, implementation and evaluation
Serve as a resource for information on assistive technology
Use technology to enhance personal productivity and professional practice
The Competencies were developed by a small workgroup of practitioners with input from an extended workgroup from the field, which includes general and special educators, AT experts and higher education.
If you are interested in reviewing these draft competencies, please contact Kim Carson at 222-4600 x 2336 or attend the presentation given by
Kim Carson, Rhode Island Department of Education, Betsy Dalton,
Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, and Lisa Labitt, East Bay Educational Collaborative, at the Assistive Technology: Improving Lives Daily Conference on Thursday, November 18, 2004 at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Warwick.
Director’s Corner
I can’t believe it’s September ! I don’t know about you, but I just can’t believe the summer is over. It seems that just a few short weeks ago we were planning summer vacations and now we’re buying school supplies and waiting for the first batch of crisp Macintosh apples. At TechACCESS, we accomplished some exciting things this summer – we set up a new bank of 5 workshop computers in the adapted lab; refreshed the Resource Library; previewed some new software and adaptive devices; and planned a few new learning opportunities for the FALL. So, after a brief but busy summer, we’re ready for September. We hope you are, too! Here’s what to look for in this edition of the TechACCESSory to get you going.
RI Department of Education Assistive Technology Competencies for RI Educators After many months of hard work, RIDE has completed the draft of the AT Competencies for RI Educators. If you are a RI Teacher, you will find Kim Carson’s article informative.
Digital Educational Materials Standards are being set to make text and imaged materials nationally available in a standard format. A standard format would have a significant impact on any student needing digital materials by making cost effective materials available in a timely manner. The article on page 3 describes the need and potential effect of such standards and tells you where to get more information.
AT for Health reports on a collaborative program which provides simple technology to people through a small pilot project which hopes to show that simple technology can change a person’s quality of life. Interesting project and you will want to see if you qualify.
Assistive Technology Club tells about a new opportunity for teachers and family members to look at new technology tools and software. Each session will include a “make and take” activity. You’ll want to sign up for these sessions early, as space is limited.
Sailing Into Summer our June fundraiser brought in over $15,000! A big thank you goes out to those who donated and those who participated by buying items. If you stop into one of these merchants, please tell them you saw their name and if you know any of the participants…. Please tell them thank you!
Saving the best for last…. Assistive Technology: Improving Lives Daily! Is in the works!
JUDI
SAVE THE DATE-
Assistive Technology: Improving Lives Daily
A conference for people with disabilities, families and professionals
Thursday, November 18, 2004
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, RI
15 workshops & over 35 exhibitors of assistive technology devices and services
TechACCESS STAFF
Executive Director: Judi Hammerlind Carlson
Information Specialist & TechACCESSory Editor: Beverly Andrade Johnson
AT Consultant & Clinical Manager: Kelly A. Charlebois
AT & AAC Consultant: Sally Cole-Major
Business Manager: Fran Dixon
AAC Consultant: Joanne Heffernan
AT Consultant: Cheryl Simmons
AT Consultant: Gloria B. Stuart
TechACCESS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2004-2005
Chair: Jeanne Cola
Vice Chair: Robert Mullaney
Secretary: Sharon Charette
Financial Officer: Lawrence Hershoff
General Board:
Jason Holt, Esq.
James Langevin, US House of Representatives
Kate McCarthy-Barnett
Joanne McClatchy
Rep. Eileen Naughton
Bernard Selby, Board Emeritus
ATAP FUNDING REPORT
Message from ATAP's Project Director: ATAP acknowledges the critical importance of information access for individuals with disabilities. This is especially true for students as they advance through the education system. Assistive technology can play a significant role in ensuring that students with disabilities will have access to the educational information they need. ATAP will continue advocating for improved information access.
Regina Connor
New Standards for Electronic Educational Materials are Expected to Help Students with Disabilities
The Department of Education has announced that it will be putting together a panel to develop new voluntary standards for digital educational materials. The new standards are expected to make these materials more available to students with disabilities.
Many students with disabilities are unable to see text or images on a page, hold a book, turn pages or comprehend syntax. As a result, they are unable to use traditional textbooks. The newest technology of digital educational materials provides more features for students, allowing them to interact more with the materials. For example, students with visual impairments can have text turned into Braille, or have a program read the text aloud, describe images and jump to footnotes for them. Students who cannot hold a book or turn pages can read off a screen and turn pages with a button. Students with decoding or vocabulary difficulties can have individual words or sentences read aloud and access definitions.
However, there have been a number of barriers to getting accessible educational materials to the students who would benefit from them. Because of outdated copyright law, publishers aren’t able to get the materials straight to the students. They rely on other businesses and organizations to convert the materials to Braille or other accessible formats. Up until now, there has been no standardized format for the way these materials are prepared for conversion to accessible formats. This means that every year publishers have to produce materials in a variety of formats, slowing down the production process. These delays mean that students often don’t get the materials by the start of the school year, putting them behind their peers.
To prevent this problem, the Department of Education has put together a 40-member panel to develop a voluntary uniform standard for digital educational materials. With a uniform standard, publishers will only have to produce the materials in one format. Because they only have to produce one format, it is expected that this will prevent delays, making the materials available sooner. Students will have the materials at the start of the school year and not have to worry about falling behind their peers. The voluntary standard can be applied to materials ranging from textbooks to on-screen displays for classrooms. Although the standards are only voluntary, it is expected that the industry will follow them because of the convenience of only having to produce materials in one format.
The National File Format Panel will consist of 40 members representing (1) consumers, including advocacy groups and state and local educational representatives; (2) technical experts such as assistive technology professionals, textbook administrators, software developers, standards organizations and data conversion technicians; and (3) feasibility experts encompassing national standards agencies, curriculum publishers, technology researchers and former members of the department of education.
To find out more about the new standards go to http://www.cast.org. The committees’ latest report is available at http://www.cast.org/NFF/NIMAS.
Call ATAP in state at 1-800-916-8324 or 401-463-0202 (TTY) with your funding questions.
ATAP- Partners in Removing Barriers and Improving Access to Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology: Improving Lives Daily 2004
Since 1988, the Rhode Island Assistive Technology Conference has offered workshops and exhibits that highlight the latest advances in the field of assistive technology, technology to benefit persons with disabilities. The conference was founded as an information forum for the entire community-persons with disabilities, their families, professionals, students, vendors, and all others interested in learning about assistive technology. This year’s program continues this tradition, with workshops and exhibits that reflect a wide range of issues and applications in the field.
In education, technology to support more universally designed classrooms, tools and strategies for assessment and increased access to text, programs to aid students with learning differences, and creative team strategies are all included in this year’s program. Madalaine Pugliese, who leads the assistive technology program at Simmons College in Boston, MA and is a nationally recognized expert, will offer two workshops on the use of the STAGES® Assessment Framework that she developed – the first session will present STAGES® and the second is a hands-on session with the software. ALLTech of Maine and the Spurwink School will join forces in two presentations, one to explore Universal Design for Education and the second on Digital Text for Literacy. Kathleen McClaskey, AT consultant from NH, will discuss and show how students with learning disabilities can be supported through the creative application of common software packages, and a team from New York, Cynthia Grob and Lou Baish, will share their model for successful collaboration.
Communication with and among individuals is so very important, in both education and in life. This year, three workshops focus on applications of technology and augmentative communication. TechACCESS of RI will use the Boardmaker® program to show how books can become more accessible for all students. Teachers from North Kingstown, RI will share their successful use of low-tech solutions to support communication and inclusion, and speech & language specialists from Meeting Street will focus on the many issues relating to high-tech augmentative communication systems.
Systems for assistive technology in RI continue to grow and change. At the conference you can learn about the proposed Assistive Technology Competencies for RI Educators, and can also be updated on the progress of the Assistive Technology for Health Project. In addition, you will have a chance to explore what is new in technology solutions for those with visual impairments with Adriana Carpio of Vision Dynamics, a new way of thinking about solving AT problems with Lou Esposito of Bio\Nexus, and new housing access technologies with Jeff Mason of HealingHomes®. Finally, you can enjoy learning how even musical experiences can become more accessible at Rock, Rap, and Roll with Crystal King, of the Massachusetts Hospital School.
Along with the numerous vendor and program exhibits that accompany this year’s conference, we believe that the program offers something for everyone! So put a hold on November 18 th, and come join us at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI to learn and experience what the world of assistive technology has to offer. Thanks, and see you in November!
Betsy Dalton, Program Chair
The VSA arts Panasonic Young Soloists Award, sponsored by Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, is given annually to two promising young musicians who have a disability, age 25 and under. The award provides an opportunity for young musicians to earn scholarship funds and perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
Any musician (instrumental or vocal) with a disability, age 25 and under, is eligible to apply. All types of music will be accepted – country, classical, jazz, rap, rock, bluegrass, ethnic, etc. A selection committee comprised of music professionals and educators will select two national award recipients. Winners will be announced in January 2005.
Please visit the VSA arts website http://www.vsarts.org/x22.xml for more information and for an application. Applications must be postmarked no later than November 1, 2004.
AT for HEALTH : DISCOVERING SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MANY OF THOSE WITH FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS
The Rhode Island Disability and Health Program has received a research grant from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to show the connection between assistive technology (AT) and overall improvement in health and life satisfaction. In partnership with TechACCESS of RI and PARI Independent Living Center, RI has chosen to focus on the role of AT to improve communication (hearing, speech) and vision but not to exclude other disabilities or needs.
Through a study which surveys adults over 65 and families of children enrolled in Early Intervention; the program is able to provide those who qualify with simple devices designed to meet their identified needs. The project hopes to show the important link between AT and health. So far, many older adults have received equipment. Mr. Ernest Ricci of Johnston, has received a Pockettalker® which amplifies his hearing for social conversations and watching TV; an amplified phone; and a lighted magnifier which has helped him return to reading the newspaper daily- something he had not been able to do for quite a while. He reports that the equipment has made a big impact on his life, “Look at me!”, he states, “Isn’t this just terrific!” Family members also report a difference, “I can finally talk to Uncle ‘Count’ (as he is called) on the phone”, reports his young niece, “It is so nice to be able to have him hear me without shouting.”
The devices are provided free-of-charge and follow up is done to determine effectiveness. Examples of devices provided include lighted magnifiers, long-handled reachers, simple switch-operated toys, and other adapted equipment. Participation in the project is limited and not all participants will receive devices. If you are interested in learning more about the study please contact Rebecca Simon M.S., OTR/L, grant coordinator, at TechACCESS 401-463-0202.
Looking to Add New Assistive Technology Tools to your Bag of Tricks?
Would you like to spend some time looking at new software products you've been reading about but don't have time to research? Do you need ideas for low-tech tools to adapt the curriculum for your students? Join the new TechACCESS Assistive Tech club! The club is open to professionals who are interested in sharing and exploring educational assistive technology. Each session will consist of reviewing at least one piece of software and participating in a “make and take” activity.
Where: TechACCESS Technology Lab
When: 3:30 pm -5:00 pm
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Thursday, October 28, 2004
Thursday, December 2, 2004
Cost: $20.00 for each session
Call Beverly to register at 401-463-0202 by September 20th. Sessions are limited to 12 participants.
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Sailing Into Summer Silent Auction & Dinner Dance was a Huge Success!
Thank you to everyone who helped to make our very first fundraising event a complete success. Thanks to the generosity of all those who sponsored, donated items, and attended the auction, we were able to surpass our goal of $10,000 and raise $15,000!
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Admiral Sponsor:
Citizens Bank
Media Sponsor:
NBC 10
Crew Sponsor:
Bank RI
Thank you to all those who donated the items for our auction!
92 Pro FM
AAA Southern New England
Aguiar Family
American Express Financial Advisors
American Health Fitness Center
Anonymous
Apollo Fitness
The Astor’s Beechwood
AT Cross
Ballooney Tunes
Battleship Cove
Blast from the Past
The Body Shop
Boston Bruins Foundation
Boston Red Sox
Box Seats
Canvasworks
Governor Donald L. Carcieri
Cardi’s Furniture Superstores
Judi & John Carlson
JoAnn Carvalho
Caster's Bicycle and Fitness
Castle Hill Inn & Resort
Sharon J. Charette
Brian Charlebois
Citizens Bank
Clone’s Golf
Collage College Hill Book Store/Kenneth R. Dulgarian
The Comedy Connection
Conway Tours/Gray Line RI
Crimson Collection
Crossroads Religious Books & Gifts
The Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Crossings
Curves
CVS
Annette Cyr
E. M. Dalton & Family
John Dalton
Danecraft
Das Family
Deano’s Lawn & Landscape
Domino's Pizza
Eagle Quest Golf Dome
Fantasy Zone Comics
East Greenwich Photo & Studio
Feinstein IMAX® Theatre
Festival Ballet Providence
Donna Flewwellin
Flying Shuttles Studio
Joan Fresher
The Gentle Jungle
Golfers' Warehouse
Grainger Industrial Supply
Phyllis & Gerald Hawkins
Haxton West Bay Liquors
House of Scrimshaw
Humidor Smoke Shop
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Jamestown Golf Course
Jean Mark Coiffures
Jessie's
John F. Kennedy Library and Museum
Kent County YMCA
King Opticians
Kitchens Etc.
Lad & Lassie Pre-School & Day Care
Congressman James R. Langevin
Lord's & Lady's Hair Salon
Mary MacKillop
Thomas McCauley, M.D. and Michele Palazzolo, O.D.
Brian McDonough
Meadow Brook Lanes
Miami Dolphins, LTD
Mindie's Photography
Mohegan Sun
The Mole Hole
Mozzarella’s Italian Grill & Bar
Museum of Science
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
National Amusements
National Hockey League
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation
Newbury Comics
Newport Art Museum and Art Association
The Newport Dinner Train
Adele Noack
The Nutcracker Suite Christmas Shop
Old Sturbridge Village
Only In Rhode Island
Pawtucket Red Sox
Pawtuxet Sunoco
Perishable Theatre
Potter & Company
Providence Children's Museum
R.A. Yarns
Recycling for RI Education
Rhode Island Rock Gym
RI Philharmonic
RI Zoological Society
Michelle Rockenstein
Ryan Family Amusements
Salas' Dining Room
Kathleen & John Samways
Seekonk Speedway
Myron Simmons
Six Flags New England
Southwest Airlines
Southwick's Zoo
Sports Edition
The Stained Glass Emporium
Starbuck's
Strand Jewelers
Swarovski
SWEATS New England
Tazi's International
TechACCESS staff
Things to Treasure
Thorpes The Place for Gifts
Training Philosophy
Trinity Repertory Company
Tweeter Center
Twin Willows Inc.
Viking Tours of Newport
Village Wellness Center
Wachusett Mountain
Walmart
Water Country
The Water Street Cafe
Waterville Valley Resort
Wayland Golf
Wickford Antique Estate Liquidators
Wilson's of Wickford
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped us pull this event together!
Sharon Charette
Darlene Costa
Deborah Das
Regina Hall
Kevin Hopper
Siobhan Hopper
Tim Hopper
Amie Picard
Janice Terry
Thank you to The Soul Ambition Band for providing the musical entertainment for the evening!
TechASSETS
A TechACCESS thanks goes out to those who have generously supported our Center!!!
Donations received 4/28/04 –8/18/04.
Auction Supporters:
Paul Adam
Marianne & Terry Allen
Pat Almonte
Sarah & Matt Arens
Barbara Arens
Kathy & Doug Bowman
Patty & James Brennan
Alyson Bush
Erik Carlson
Judi & John Carlson
JoAnn & Charles Carvalho
Sharon Charette
Mike Charlebois
Jeanne Cola
Mary Cram
Judy Cuccerelli
Betsy Dalton
John Dalton
Martin Dalton
Deborah Das
Michele, Fran, & Garry Dixon
Garry Dixon & Tracy Rogers
Don’s Auto Electric Company
Cynthia Edmond
Joanne Eichinger
Karin & Craig Estes
Stephanie & Dan Ferriola
Anita Foye
Joan & Bob Fresher
Gayle Furman
Judith Gengler
Bob, Bev & Ros Grenier
Roberta Greene
Richard Gregory & Louise Thorson
Regina Hall
Susan Hamblet
Phyllis Hawkins
Susan Henry
Heidi Henshaw
Lawrence Hershoff & Eleanor Mulford
Karen Higginbottom
Jason Holt, Esq.
Rick, Tim, Kevin and Siobhan Hopper
Hunter Insurance, Inc.
Institute for the Quality of Life
Janet & Alex Iovino
Clare Irwin
Veronica Jackson
Judy & Lee Jacobs
Kathy Jellison
Beverly & Michael Johnson
Carol Johnson
Kathy Johnson
Paula Kendall
Shirley Kezirian
Deb & Tom Kolling
Wendie Larkin & Peter Rabaioli
Bernie & Roger LeBeau
Mary MacKillop
Helen Maine
Dr. & Mrs. Michael McLinn
Louise Minchin
Rhonda Muncey
Adele Noack
Jule Gomes Noack
Maureen O’Brien
Meghan O’Brien
Walter O’Brien
Colleen Perry
Sharon Petrarca
Amy Petrocelli
Amie Picard
Lindsey Picard
Joan Ray
Celeste & Chris Rheaume
Ann Ricci
Kate & Levi Richardson
Cathy Rivera
Clara & Benjamin Roderick
Joan Saxton
Geraldine Sereno
Cheryl Simmons
Phoebe & Myron Simmons
Rebecca & Lou Simon
Jeanne Sjovall
Constance D. Smith
Michelle St. Jean
Heather Taylor
Pat Tonnessen
Chris Vanvleet
Ken Wieboldt
Maureen Foye Wishart
Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corp.
Donations/Support:
Detta Ali
Rebecca & Richard Ansaldi
Paula Aubee
Anne Bastien
Leslie Brown
Lynn Cains
Art Camp
Sharon Charette
Marcia Chisholm
Jeanne Cola
Teri Cooney
Jeanne D’Agostino
Joy D. Dennis
Fleet Matching Gifts Program
Danielle King
Christine Lepikko
Diane Lombardi & Glenn Wilcox
Kate McCarthy-Barnett
Robert J. Perrello
Eleanor Thompson
Doug & Melanie Troupe
West Bay Residential Services
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CALENDARS
September 2004
Center closed September 6, Labor Day
Public Demonstrations:
Monday, September 13- Computer Access 1:00-3:00pm
Monday, September 20 -Low Vision Access 1:00-3:00pm
Monday, September 27 - Technology for Personal Communication 1:00-3:00pm
Member Hours
Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28 9:00am-1:00pm
ATAP Resource Center
September 7, 14, 21, 28 by appointment 9:00am-1:00pm
ATAP Resource Center
September 6, 13, 20 by appointment 2:00pm-4:00pm
After School Tech Time
September 9, 16, 23 by appointment 2:00pm-6:00pm
Assistive Tech Club
September 30 3:30pm-5:00pm
Board of Directors Meeting
September 22 4:00pm-6:00pm
October 2004
Center Closed October 11, Columbus Day
Public Demonstrations:
Monday, October 4- Low Vision Access 1:00-3:00pm
Monday,October 18- Blind Access 1:00-3:00pm
Monday,October 25- Technology for Personal Communication 1:00-3:00pm
Member Hours
Tuesdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 9:00am-1:00pm
ATAP Resource Center
October 5, 12, 19, 26 by appointment 9:00am-1:00pm
ATAP Resource Center
October 7, 14, 21 by appointment 9:00am-1:00pm
After School Tech Time
October 7, 14, 21 by appointment 2:00pm-6:00pm
Assistive Tech Club
September 28 3:30pm-5:00pm
Board Committee Meetings
October 20 4:00pm-6:00pm
November 2004
Center Closed November 11, Veteran’s Day,
November 25-26, Thanksgiving Break
Assistive Technology Conference - Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, November 18, 7:30am-4:00pm
Public Demonstrations:
Monday, November 1- Low Vision Access 1:00-3:00pm
Monday, November 8- Computer Access 1:00-3:00pm
Monday, November 22 -Technology for Personal Communication 1:00-3:00pm
Member Hours
Tuesdays , November 9, 23, 30 9:00am-1:00pm
ATAP Resource Center
November 2, 9, 23, 30 by appointment 9:00am-1:00pm
After School Tech Time
November 4 by appointment 2:00pm-6:00pm
December 2004
Center Closed December 27, Christmas Observed
Public Demonstrations:
Monday, December 6- Low Vision Access 1:00-3:00pm
Monday, December 13- Computer Access 1:00-3:00pm
Monday, December 20- Blind Access 1:00-3:00pm
Member Hours
Tuesdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28 9:00am-1:00pm
ATAP Resource Center
December 7, 14, 21, 28 by appointment 9:00am-1:00pm
Assistive Tech Club
December 2 3:30pm-5:00pm
Board of Directors Meeting
December 1 4:00pm-6:00pm
MEMBERS HOURS: Designated time for members only. An appointment must be made. Call Gloria to insure equipment availability.
PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION: Regularly scheduled exhibits of current technology. Please call for appointment.
AFTER SCHOOL TECH TIME: Offered to RI teachers, parents and students. Please call for appointment.
ATAP RESOURCE CENTER: Open to public. Call Beverly for an appointment.
Need information on assistive technology? Call the ATAP Information Center at TechACCESS 1-800-916-8324 (TECH) toll-free in state
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TechACCESS of RI
110 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite I
Warwick, RI 02888-3854
Phone: 401-463-0202 (v/tdd)
FAX: 401-463-3433
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Last revised: September 7, 2004