Using Assistive Technology to Promote Children's Participation

Presented by Pip Campbell, O.T., Ph.D.

September 13, 3pm-4pm (EDT)

 

LIVE WEBINAR

Limited to 50 Participants!

 

 

 

This session will provide an overview of assistive technology strategies that provide the means to promote, enhance, enable, successful participation of infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. It is designed for early intervention providers in Virginia.

 

Outcomes of Webinar

  1. Acquire an overview about use of adaptation and Assistive Technology interventions to promote children's participation and learning at home and in group settings such as child care programs
  2. Use the adapatation hierarchy to generate ideas for various types of adaptations/AT
  3. Learn about resources and sources of adaptation/AT ideas to use with children including use of visual supports
  4. Become familiar with Tots-n-Tech and how to use T-n-T resources.

 

 

 

Pip CampbellPhilippa Campbell, Ph.D. (presenter) is a professor and director of Child and Family Studies Research Programs at Thomas Jefferson University. Her research interests include families and their infants and young children and professional development for early intervention, preschool, and child care providers. Dr. Campbell has worked with EI providers, agencies, and states across the country to help support the use of adaptations and Assistive Technology (AT) as interventions to help infants and young children participate successfully in activities and routines at home, school, and in the community.

 

Deana BuckDeana Buck (facilitator) is the Project Director for the Integrated Training Collaborative at the Partnership for People with Disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University. She administers two contracts related to Virginia's Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD).

 

 

 

 

Participation Requirements

  • A PDF file containing the slides used as part of this webinar will be emailed to you in ADVANCE of the webinar. This will be used as backup in the event there is a problem with the internet connection. Print the PDF in advance of the webinar.
  • Participate in a follow-up assignment which includes the viewing of video (more information to follow).

 

Tech Requirements & Tips

  • To access this webinar you need a computer with intenet access and a telephone (we will NOT be using sound from your computer).
  • You may utilize any of the following browsers: FireFox 1.5 and greater, Internet Explorer 6 and greater, Safari 2 and greater.
  • *Flash Version 10 (most systems already have Flash installed, but you may need to update it). Get Flash 10
  • A broadband internet connection (avoid wireless connections).
  • A telephone (a landline is best with a speakerphone or headset so you can type comments in chat).

 

 

IMPORTANT

Plan to login 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. Prior to the event we suggest verifying that you have Flash 10 installed. Check Now.

 

Technical Support

If you experience technical difficulties please call Rebecka Anderson, 707-849-2273, or email her with your issue. rebecka.anderson@gmail.com

 

*This event will be recorded and archived!

This webinar is provided by the Integrated Training Collaborative (ITC), with funding support from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), ARRA.