AAC & AT and Vision, Equity

This is a series of podcasts that will each cover a process of teaching Literacy and inclusionary practices. The podcasts are pre-recorded and edited for on-demand/Asynchronous viewing.

Each podcast is about an hour and has 15 minutes of homework. The homework is a survey of thoughtful questions about the learning experience.

Description: 

Many students who need AAC to communicate may also be blind or low-vision learners. What considerations do teams need to know about when determining AT and AAC for these students? Who is involved in making these decisions? Join Brenda and Sarah as they talk with therapists, families, and experts who share their experiences that create awe and wonder in unique ways. Participants will hear first-hand accounts from people supporting students with complex needs and from AAC users themselves. We can’t know where we’re going unless we know where we come from. Assistive Technology (AT), Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC), and vision will be discussed, but as always, human connection is highlighted throughout part 5 of this engaging series.

Learning Objectives: 

Participants will:

• Experience multiple perspectives of people who support kids with complex learning needs. 

• Examine myths and reframe assumptions about educating students with disabilities who are blind and/or have low vision.

• Gain skills for collaborating within multidisciplinary teams

• Identify resources on vision and AT/AAC for blind and low-vision learners

Audience: K-12 educators, special educators, administrators, parents

interview title:

Awe and Wonder Podcast S5 E1 Vision and AT: Luis Perez

Awe and Wonder Podcast S5 E2 Vision and AT: Amanda Soper

Awe and Wonder Podcast S5 E2 Vision and AT: Tanna Neufeld  

Awe and Wonder Podcast S5 E2 Vision and AT: Ting Siu

Awe and Wonder Podcast S5 E2 Vision and AT: Marci Revelli

Awe and Wonder Podcast S5 E2 Vision and AT: Emma Packard and Kathee Scoggin

Awe and Wonder Podcast S5 E2 Vision and AT: Lynn Elko

 Awe and Wonder Podcast S5 E2 Vision and AT: Whitney VanKlinken

Awe and Wonder Podcast S5 E2 Vision and AT: Krista Wilkinson 

Ten online homework questions are required for the completion of each hour of training. Look for the Evidence of Learning Survey on the SETC website.

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https://specialedtechcenter.com/awe-and-wonder-podcast/