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Project

Assistive Technology: Training

Center:

NY-Westchester Institute for Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Izel Obermeyer
[email protected]
914-493-1879

Project Description:

Training for professionals to facilitate an understanding of how assistive technologies are used as well as how they function. The emphasis of this course is on determining appropriate technology supports that can be used to increase functioning of school age children with disabilities. Courses range from training on AT supports for children with devices and applications with learning disabilities in the areas of reading, writing, and spelling; access for children with physical disabilities; strategies for children with sensory impairments, and communication options for children with severe expressive communication disorders.

Keyword(s):

Assistive TechnologyTraining

Core Function(s):

Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Another State, Single-County, Mulit-County, State, Regional, National

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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