Assistive Technology and Dyslexia
Date/Location:
June 15, 2018, Indianapolis, IN
Description:
Full day training taught by ESC AT specialists to education about assistive technology available to people with dyslexia. Professionals providing assistive technology services, vocational rehabilitation counselors, consumers/family members using assistive technology, PT’s, OT’s, SLP’s, RESNA members and anyone else interested in learning the basics of assistive technology. Individuals with disabilities and family member are always welcome to attend activities.
Speakers:
Brian Norton, ATP, Director of Assistive Technology at Easterseals Crossroads
Josh Anderson, Manager of Clinical Assistive Technology, Easterseals Crossroads
Lynn Leonard, Director of Programs at The Dyslexia Institute of Indiana
Learning Outcomes:
- Participants will be able to define what dyslexia is; The International Dyslexia Association’s definition.
- Participants will be able to name 3 characteristics of dyslexia.
- Participants will be able to learn 3 ways how dyslexic people learn.
- Participants will be able to three tools to encourage those who struggle with dyslexia.
CEUs
- Download, and complete the following forms.
- Save the files names: 180615_INDATA_Lastname-Firstname
- Send both files to ceus@aacinstitute.org
- CEU certificate will be sent after submitting the two forms
Note: If any difficulty is encountered in using this form, write to ceus@aacinstitute.org to request an alternative file format.