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<p class=MsoNormal>A fantastic opportunity to see the newest technology. NFBSC
CareerBoost will also be exhibiting. Come see what all is new!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://scatp.med.sc.edu/expo/expo17.html"><b>SC
Assistive Technology Expo 2017</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Open to the General Public<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, March 22, 2017<br>
8:30 am – 3:30 pm <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.columbiaconventioncenter.com/maps/">Columbia
Metropolitan Convention Ctr.</a><br>
1101 Lincoln St., Columbia, SC 29201<span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Cost: Free<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Parking: Free</b> (on grounds and at Park Street Parking
Garage, 1007 Park Street, Columbia)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Over 70 exhibitors!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>You can learn more about the SC Assistive Technology Expo
2017 at: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://scatp.med.sc.edu/expo/expo17.html">http://scatp.med.sc.edu/expo/expo17.html</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b>Session Schedule </b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Session 1 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am </b><b><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Adaptive Sports Overview</b> <b><sup>1</sup></b> Learn
the history and evolution of adaptive sports, with a focus on cycling, water
skiing, alpine skiing, sled hockey, and golf. Experience hands-on use of
adaptive equipment, including the Stand Up and Play Paramobile (a specialized
wheelchair that supports an individual in a standing position). <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Kristen Caldwell, MS, CTRS, Supervisor of Recreation
Therapy, Danielle Fitzmorris, MSM, CTRS, Supervisor of Recreation Therapy,
Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>AAC and Literacy</b> <b><sup>1, 2, 3</sup></b> Learn best
practices and strategies for promoting literacy through the use of augmentative
and alternative communication systems at school and at home. Video examples
will be shared. Jeanette Cox, BA, MS, Speech Language Pathologist, Aiken County
School District <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Access to Technology for ALL Students</b> <b><sup>1</sup></b>
Explore ways Special Services and Instructional Technology partner to ensure
every student has access to assistive technology. Angie Slatton, BA, MAT, EdS,
PhD, Dir. of Special Services, Lisa Knoche, BA, MA, Digital Integration
Specialist, Lex/Rich School District 5 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>How to Make and Use Accessible Documents</b> <b><sup>1</sup></b>
“How to” session for making all of your documents accessible in MS
Word, Google or PDF. Accessible documents allow people with disabilities access
to the written word. Free resources will be shared. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Carol Page, PhD, CCC-SLP, ATP, CBIS, Program Director, SC
Assistive Technology Program <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b>Session 2 - 11:00 am to Noon <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Counting on Workers with Disabilities Panel Discussion</b>
<b><sup>1</sup></b> Learn from a panel of Human Resource professionals the
tangible benefits and tax benefits for hiring workers with disabilities. Accessibility
solutions continue to be useful and expand to be more mainstream. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Gayel Wigfall, BA, GCDF, HCS, Diversity/ Human Capital
Consultant, BCBS of SC <span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Larry Kraemer, MBA, Area Human Resource Manager, Walgreens
Distribution Center <span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Andrea Kaelin, MSHRM, BA, MS, System Director of Human
Resources, Palmetto Health <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>AAC Evaluation Framework for Success</b> <b><sup>1, 2, 3</sup></b>
Learn 3 major components of successful augmentative and alternative
communication use including the evaluation, guidelines for tailoring the
evaluation process, and 3 frameworks that can be used to describe the
communication competencies of individuals with complex communication needs.
Celeste Helling, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, Speech-Language Pathologist, Lauren Zubow,
MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, Speech Language Pathologist, NC Assistive Technology Program <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Accessibility for Google Drive: A Closer Look at Add-ons</b>
<b><sup>1</sup></b> Review built-in features and Add-ons in Google Docs that
can be used as assistive technology supports for reading, writing, math,
organization and more. Free resources will be shared. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Madalina Tudora, BA, MA, ATP, Assistive Technology
Specialist, SC Department of Education <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Living in Your Own Home with Assistive Technology <sup>1</sup></b>
Review how The Supported Community Living Initiative helps individuals with
disabilities live fully inclusive lives in the community using AT. Real life
success stories will be shared during this session. Kristi Hartwell, MSW, CBIS,
Program Coordinator, USC School of Medicine <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b>Session 3 – 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Assistance Dogs Panel Discussion</b> <b><sup>1, 3</sup></b>
Learn from a panel of professionals about the difference between an assistance
dog and a therapy dog. Hear how they are trained and used to help people with
disabilities. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Kristin Hartness, Executive Director, Canines for Disabled
Kids, Jennifer Rogers, Executive Director, PAALS, Phyllis Beasley, Owner and
Lead Trainer, Praise Dog Training, LLC <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>AAC Funding in the Schools and Community</b> <b><sup>1,
2, 3</sup></b> Learn to simplify the process for augmentative and alternative
funding requests for all ages. Learn what the AAC letter of medical necessity
for Medicaid or Medicare includes. Review school AAC purchases. AAC report and
letter templates will be shared. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Sharon Steed, M.Ed, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist,
AnMed Health <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>AT Opportunities for the Transition Age Student</b> <b><sup>1</sup></b>
Explore potential benefits of AT and how it impacts the ability of a student to
compete in the classroom and the community. Look at various AT tools that help
to level the playing field in the classroom for transition-age students heading
to work or college. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Ben Satterfield, Ed.D. Instructional Technology &
Distance Ed. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Voice Controlled Assistive Technology Solutions</b> <b><sup>1,
3</sup></b> Learn how voice-controlled AT solutions are viable for individuals
with disabilities. Demonstrations of how the Amazon Echo, Google Home, Okay
Google and Hey Siri devices can help with daily living, environmental control
and lifestyle enhancements for individuals with physical, sensory and cognitive
disabilities. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Alecia Reagan, Sales Assoc., ABC Medical <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><sup>1</sup></b>CEU credits have been applied for by AHEC
for the disciplines: Nursing, Social Work and Physical Therapists. <span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><sup>2</sup></b>CEU credits have been applied for from
ASHA for speech-language pathologists. . <span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><sup>3</sup></b>CEU credits have been approved by
BabyNet. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that
the CEU credit awarded for the purpose of licensure or certification renewal
meets the specific criteria and complies with his/her relevant prof. statutes,
policies, and regulations at the time of the offered sessions. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>The 2017 SC Assistive Technology Expo is sponsored by the SC
Assistive Technology Program, Center for Disability Resources, USC School of
Medicine, USC School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, SC Department of
Education, SC Developmental Disabilities Council.<o:p></o:p></p>
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