ATECH’s AT ACADEMY© Workshop with national trainer, Mike Marotta!
The AT Academy© Workshop, designed by Mike Marotta in collaboration with The Assistive Technology Training Center of CT (ATECH) and MidState Arc, is an interactive, technology-based training program designed to build foundational competencies in order to deliver Assistive Technology services to individuals with an array of disabilities.
In our upcoming workshop you will learn how to conduct Assistive Technology Assessments – specifically learning the strategies to match the individual’s needs with features of technology tools.
The class will consist of 3 Live Webinars, a series of recorded online learning modules that can be completed at your own pace in between webinars, 2 Check In and Wrap Up Webinars, and opportunities to email and work with Mike Marotta as questions arise.
Webinar #1: Thursday, October 29, 2020
Webinar #2: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Live training day now offered as Supported Virtual Learning Modules – Due to COVID-19, the live training day has been replaced with virtual learning modules. These modules will be completed independently, with feedback from the instructor.
Check In Webinar: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Webinar #3: Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Wrap Up Webinar: Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Final Project Due: Friday, December 18, 2020
You can reserve your spot today by emailing Marisol DeJesus @ mdejesus@midstatearc.org.
The cost for the full AT ACADEMY© Workshop is $200 for ATECH members and $300 for non-members.
[http://%20To%20Learn%20More%20About%20ATECH%20Membership%20Visit%20the%20ATECH%20Website%20at%20www.assistivetechtraining.org. ]To Learn More About ATECH Membership Visit the ATECH Website at www.assistivetechtraining.org.
If you need an invoice, would like to pay by Credit/Debit card, or have any questions, please send your request to Marisol DeJesus @ mdejesus@midstatearc.org.
The Training Topics Outline Includes:
- AT Evaluation/Assessment, including Fundamental Assessment Process (FAP)©
- Access to AT (computer access; switches)
- Mobile Devices (iOS, Android, Chrome, smartphones; tablets; built in accessibility features)
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Literacy – Tools to support independence in the areas of reading and writing
- AT for Community Living – Tools for Organization, Time Management, Home Automation
- Future Trends in AT (virtual reality, wearables)
- AT Trials & Implementation
Utilizing the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), presentation materials will include:
- Training materials focused on the topic areas described above.
- Interactive live training experiences including: group and individual activities, web based tools, web based data collection forms, and more.
- Learning Designer will promote hands-on learning through a BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) learning environment.
An interactive web portal that will house all the training materials and additional web resources.
