[MD-Sligo] FW: [tech-vi Announce List] From The School of Medicine, Columbia University of South Carolina: Virtual Assistive Technology Expo: Tuesday, March 1, 8:30 AM -- 4:00 PM Eastern Time

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Subject: [tech-vi Announce List] From The School of Medicine, Columbia
University of South Carolina: Virtual Assistive Technology Expo: Tuesday,
March 1, 8:30 AM -- 4:00 PM Eastern Time

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<https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine/centers_and_institutes_n
ew/center_for_disability_resources/assistive_technology/expo/index.php> 

Virtual Assistive Technology Expo

Join us March 1, 2022 for a full day of fast-paced sessions showcasing the
latest assistive technology for people with a wide range of disabilities.
This year's expo will be presented virtually and gift cards and other prizes
will be given away to participants.
<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdO6rrzIsHtLzNxzVUVDsN0tIl1KIuO
54> register today

About the Expo

Date:  March 1, 2022

Time:  8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Format:  30-minute, fast paced, online sessions

Registration:  Required for Zoom link.
<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdO6rrzIsHtLzNxzVUVDsN0tIl1KIuO
54> Register now

Target Audience:  People with disabilities, their families, seniors,
educators, veterans and healthcare professionials.

Cost:  Free.

<https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine/documents/scatp_docs/202
2_expo_flyer3.pdf> Download the Flyer [PDF]

Download the PDF and share it, or print and hang it on your refrigerator to
remind yourself to attend the Expo on March 1, 2022 and
<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdO6rrzIsHtLzNxzVUVDsN0tIl1KIuO
54> register today

>From the flyer .

2022 VIRTUAL

ASSISTIVE 

2022 Virtual Assistive Technology Expo Session Schedule

8:30 a.m. Keynote Speakers: Summer James, B106.7 radio host and her brother
Michael Still

Summer and Michael co-authored "The Man in the Red Shorts" and will share
their personal story about how assistive technology has helped Michael
overcome many barriers. 9:00 a.m.  What's New (and Fun!) with Empower!

Speaker: Katie Lee, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, Assistive Technology Works

Learn how the Empower software works on the Accent communication devices.
See a demonstration of new settings and options available for users.  Learn
how and why these settings can be used. 9:30 a.m.  Hearing Devices for
Independent Living

Speaker: Leah Cuthbertson, SC Equipment Distribution Program  

See how qualifying individuals with hearing and/or speech challenges can
apply for free phone and alerting devices. 10:00 a.m. WeWALK Smart Cane for
Greater Independence and Safety

Speaker: Paul Burden, WeWALK

Learn how the WeWALK Smart Cane brings technology to the traditional white
cane.  The Smart Cane is paired with the WeWALK App to improve navigation
and obstacle detection. It is specifically designed for the blind and
visually impaired.  

10:30 a.m. Accessibility Resources on Google Chrome

Speaker: Madalina Tudora, ATP, Office of Special Education Services, SC
Department of Education

See free and low-cost assistive technology and accessibility tools built
into the Google Chrome Platform.    11:00 a.m.  Is that Fine Print Too
Small?

Speaker: Sam Adler, HumanWare

See demonstrations of various portable solutions for a visually-impaired
professional, student, or senior. Learn about magnification, speech, and
accessibility using high-tech devices in the simplest and most efficient way
for all ages and tasks. 

11:30 a.m.  Smart Drive - Power Your Push Your Way 

Speaker: Lindsey Sharpe, PT, DPT, ATP, Permobil

Learn about the SmartDrive, a power assist device designed with the
wheelchair rider in mind.  It improves a manual wheelchair rider's mobility
with minimal compromise. See its flexible control interface options.  Noon -
12:30 p.m. Lunch Break 

12:30 p.m. Door Prize Give Away from the SC DD Council and the SC Assistive
Technology Program 

1:00 p.m. Wheel Pads, Accessible Dwelling Units, and Universal Design:
Changing the Way We Build Homes

Speaker: RJ Adler, Wheel Pad

Learn how WheelPad makes home attachments and backyard cottages that can
rapidly make any property universally accessible.   

1:30 p.m. Let's Learn about Forbes AAC Products

Speaker: Kelly Thoel, Forbes AAC

See the Forbes AAC product line and learn why the communication products are
a great solution for many AAC users. 

2:00 p.m. Alternative Formats of Course Materials using Blackboard Ally

Speaker: Susan Quinn, University of South Carolina, Division of Information
Technology 

Learn about Blackboard Ally, available in multiple Learning Management
Systems including Blackboard Learn. Convert course material files into
multiple downloadable formats, including BeeLine Reader, electronic Braille,
ePub, HTML, an OCR'd version, and Tagged PDF. Learn about the free online
version of the Alternative Format feature.  2:30 p.m.  Access and Assistance
with Microsoft Technologies

Speaker: Heather Cox, Microsoft

This session will focus on technologies geared toward the empowerment of
educators and students and cover various aspects of assistive and accessible
technology including built-in free tools in the Microsoft 365 Suite. Learn
how Windows 10 and 11 devices can support individuals with AT. 

3:00 p.m. Low-Tech Solutions for Communication, Switch Access, and Adapted
Toys

Speaker: Heather Koren, Westminster Technologies

See easy-to-use, affordable communication devices, switches, and adapted
toys, as well as ways to implement them with fun and engaging activities.
3:30 p.m. SCATP 101

Speaker: Carol Page, PhD, CCC-SLP, SC Assistive Technology Program 

Learn about the services provided by the SC Assistive Technology Program
including equipment demonstrations and loans, reuse, equipment exchange
program, and Adapted Toy Workshop.

David Goldfield,

Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist

JAWS Certified, 2022

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