[CT-NFB] Fwd: NEAT Announces Fall 2021 Webinars!

[Deb Reed]

Hi everyone,
Below please see the schedule from the New England Assistive Technology center. On October 7 at 1 PM Steve Famigletti is hosting a webinar that caught my eye. He will highlight 10 items
That give the blind and low vision the most bang for their bucks!

Sincerely,
 Deb Reed
Central CT Chapter President 
National Federation Of The Blind
Phone - 860-973-3679 
Cell-860-378-5370
Email - deb.reed57 at gmail.com



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> Date: August 25, 2021 at 9:46:43 AM EDT
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> Announcing NEAT's Fall 2021 Webinar Schedule! 
> We are excited to be offering WEBINARS providing AT/AAC education and professional development in the coming months. These are free to all NEAT members (this includes Birth To Three providers and employees of all CT public school districts). If you are not a NEAT member, you are still welcome to join us for a $25 fee per session. 
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> Please read below for a list of upcoming live webinars, sign up for as many as you'd like! 
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> Math Whiteboard: When Universal Design For Instruction Meets Accessibility
> Hosted by: Adam Kosakowski; AT Specialist
> Date & Time: 12pm - 1pm EST; September 9, 2021
> Description: With how education has changed during the pandemic, hybrid instruction is making universal design more important than it has ever been. And this goes doubly for math! But, how can teachers make math instruction accessible in a hybrid environment? Well, a great start is by using tools that focus on universal design, like Math Whiteboard. This webinar will introduce participants to the free web app called Math Whiteboard. It will also demonstrate how the app can make math instruction more universal and accessible to help meet the learning needs of many students. 
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> Sign Up For Math Whiteboard Here
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> What Is Robot-Assisted Instruction, How It Woks, And Why It Is Successful In Times Of COVID
> Hosted by: Guest representatives from MOVIA Robotics, Inc.
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> *Tim Gifford, Founder and Chief Scientist 
> *Rob Parenti, Chief Education Officer
> *Lisa Lichtenstein, Therapist
> *Yitty Rimmer, Therapist
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> Date & Time: 12pm - 1pm EST; September 29, 2021 (This webinar is FREE to all participants, regardless of membership) 
> Description: This webinar will introduce Robot-Assisted Instruction (RAI) and provide information on the research and efficacy behind MOVIA's assistive technology tool.  Participants will hear from expert educators and therapists on how the application of RAI in schools, therapy organizations, and homes is helping children and adults shorten the timeline to progress by developing social-emotional, daily living, and academic skills.  They will also learn how RAI has been assisting individual during the pandemic by preventing learning loss and aid in remote learning.
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> Sign Up For What Is Robot-Assisted Instruction Here
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> Getting The Most Bang For The Bucks! An Exploration Of Inexpensive Tools To Support Low Vision Or Blindness
> Hosted by: Steve Famiglietti; Blind Services Vocational Manager
> Date & Time: 12pm - 1pm EST; October 7, 2021
> Description: October is Blindness Awareness Month.  To celebrate, let us take a look at some items that are low cost that can make a large difference for people with low vision or blindness.  During this presentation, I will highlight ten items which have made great impacts on the lives of many people over the years.  All of the items that will be shown will cost less than $100.00!
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> Sign Up For Getting The Most Bang For The Bucks Here
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> Using AT To Work With PDF Documents And Worksheets Part 1: Working With PDFs on Chromebook
> Hosted by: Jamie Martin; AT Specialist
> Date & Time: 12pm - 1pm EST; October 13, 2021
> Description: During the 2020-2021 school year, PDF files were in the spotlight. Remote and hybrid learning models necessitated more work to be completed digitally, and teachers often provided learning materials to their students in PDF format. That practice will likely continue, even as students return to classrooms and schools start to feel “normal” again. This three-part webinar series focuses on specific assistive technology tools that can help students with (and without) disabilities read and annotate PDF documents and worksheets with greater efficiency and independence.
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> There are multiple Chrome tools that allow students to use familiar AT features like text-to-speech, dictation, and word prediction while working with PDF documents. This webinar will highlight practical uses for tools like Texthelp PDF Reader, Snap&Read Universal, and Kami for Google Chrome.
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> Sign Up For Using AT To Work With PDF Here
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> Heeey Switch! Different Types Of Switches And Who Can Use Them
> Hosted by: Ramon Hernandez; AT Specialist
> Date & Time: 12pm - 1pm EST; October 27, 2021
> Description: Switches. Switches. Switches. You use them at home, at work, and even while you are driving. But what if I told you, I could offer you an Assistive Technology tool to turn on a toy for a child with mobility challenges or Voice Output Device for an adult with communication differences? The presenter will demonstrate the numerous types of switches in NEAT’s Lending Library and then some. I will explain how they are used and, who they are perfect for. Time to Master the Switch!
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> Sign Up For Heeey Switch Here
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