Texas Assistive Technology Regional Conference 2009
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NEW: Speech Language Pathology Ethics Course (required for state licensure) to be offered at NO CHARGE after the conference on Wednesday from 1:30-3:30! Details in will be in conference program.June 15, day 1, National Presenters: Participants sign up for desired session when they arrive and stay in the selected session for the entire day
| Presenter | Affiliation | Strand | Title |
| Gail VanTatenhove | Certified speech-Language Pathologist specializing in AAC http://www.vantatenhove.com/ | Augmentative Communication |
Extreme Make-Over: The AAC Classroom Edition |
| Therese Willkomm, PhD. | University of New Hampshire Department of Occupational Therapy http://www.chhs.unh.edu/ot/facultyot.html | Access to the Curriculum |
Low Cost Solutions for Adapting and Enhancing Educational Materials (hands-on) |
| Ron Stewart |
Technology Advisor, Association on Higher Education and Disabilities http://www.ahead.org/ |
Access to the Curriculum |
Easy Production and use of Accessible Instructional Materials (hands-on) |
| Dan Herlihy | AT Specialist/Consultant, Connective Technology Solutions http://www.connectivetechnologysolutions.com/ | Access to the Curriculum |
Now I See It! : Using Technology for Clarification and Support in the Classroom (hands-on) |
| Jim Durkel | Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired http://www.tsbvi.edu/ | Visually Impaired |
Auditory Access to the Printed Word: More Than Technology |
June 16-17, days 2 and 3: Participants may select any sessions to attend and may come and go as desired
Day 2 will consist of in-depth 1/2 day sessions from featured speakers and concurrent sessions (several sessions to choose from that are scheduled at the same time) from vendors and AT practitioners
Day 3 will consist of concurrent sessions (several sessions to choose from that are scheduled at the same time) from vendors and AT practitioners
Featured Presenters for 1/2 day sessions on June 16:
| Presenter | Affiliation | Strand | Title | Session |
| Gail VanTatenhove | Certified speech-Language Pathologist specializing in AAC http://www.vantatenhove.com/ | Augmentative Communication |
The Pixon Project: Supporting and AAC Language Development Curriculum |
1/2 day (am) |
| Dan Herlihy | AT Specialist/Consultant, Connective Technology Solutions http://www.connectivetechnologysolutions.com/ | Access to the Curriculum |
Switch Access from A to Z (hands-on) |
1/2 day (am) |
| Dan Herlihy | AT Specialist/Consultant, Connective Technology Solutions http://www.connectivetechnologysolutions.com/ | Access to the Curriculum |
Creating Access to Music Using Technology (hands-on) |
1/2 day (pm) |
| Kelly Fonner | AT Specialist/Consultant http://www.kellyfonner.com/ | Access to the Curriculum | ERI LAB: Electronic Reading Interventions through Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities (hands-on) | 1/2 day (am) |
| Kelly Fonner | AT Specialist/Consultant http://www.kellyfonner.com/ | Access to the Curriculum | LIT LAB: Literacy Integration through Technology for Students with Severe Disabilities (hands-on) | 1/2 day (pm) |
Featured Presenters June 17:
| Presenter | Affiliation | Strand | Title | Session |
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Amy Z. Jackson, Au.D., CCC-A
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Audiologist for Conroe Independent School District |
Support for Students with Visual/Auditory Impairment |
Making Sense of Assistive Listening Devices (demonstration of technology) |
90 minutes (am) |
| Doreen Gonzalez, Ph.D., CCC-SLP | Region 4 ESC | Other: This is an ethics course required for state licensure that will be offered at no extra charge to conference participants | Ethics in School-Based Speech-Language Pathology | 2 hours 1:30-3:30 AFTER the close of conference |
CEU Information: We have been approved for 15 CPEs, 1.35 ASHA CEUs, 1.35 TPTA CEUs and 12.25 ACVREP depending on which sessions participants attend.
Schedule:
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Day 1: Monday, June 15, 2009 |
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| 8:00 - 9:00 | Registration (Pick up ASHA and TPTA CE Packets at CE Desk) |
| 9:00 - 4:00 | Major Speakers- see pre-program when available for details |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Break |
| 11:30-12:45 | Lunch (on your own) |
| 2:00-2:15 | break |
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4:00 - 6:30 |
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Refreshments (Public Invited) |
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Day 2: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 |
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| 8:00 - 9:00 | Registration |
| 8:00 - 5:30 | Exhibit Hall (Refreshments 8:00-10:45) |
| 9:15 - 12:00 | Featured and Concurrent Sessions/ Exhibit Hall |
| 12:00 -1:00 | Lunch (provided) |
| 1:00 - 5:30 | Featured and Concurrent Sessions/ Exhibit Hall (Refreshments 4:00-5:30) |
| 5:30 | Last Chance! Exhibit Hall closes for the conference |
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Day 3: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 |
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| 8:00 - 9:00 | Registration |
| 9:15 - 10:45 | Concurrent Sessions |
| 10:45 - 11:00 | Break |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Concurrent Sessions |
| 12:10 - 12:30 | Closing Session and Door Prizes donated by exhibitors |