Date/Location:

March 16, 2026: Winterville, GA

Description:

This continuing education course is designed for occupational and physical therapists working in the school setting and focuses on enhancing student access, participation, and functional success through adaptive equipment, play-based supports, and practical intervention tools. Participants will engage in three interactive sessions:

1. Adaptive Equipment for Positioning and Mobility in School-Based Practice: Rifton representatives will provide hands-on training with adaptive equipment including standers, gait trainers, seating systems, and classroom supports. Participants will explore clinical decision-making related to positioning, mobility, and postural alignment to improve functional participation within the school environment.

2. The Power of Play: Community Resources and Assistive Technology Through Lekotek: Lekotek leaders will introduce their play-based services and assistive technology resources available to children and families. This session will highlight how adapted toys, technology tools, and community programming support developmental skills, social engagement, and inclusive participation. Therapists will learn how to collaborate with community partners to extend support beyond the school setting.

3. Make and Take: In this hands-on session, participants will create simple, functional intervention tools that can be immediately implemented in therapy and classroom settings. Emphasis will be placed on low-cost, adaptable strategies that support fine motor, positioning, and access needs while promoting student independence.

Speakers:

Jeff Kipphut

Jane Oni

Mary Andrews OT/L

Learning Outcomes:

• Seminar 1: Adaptive Equipment for Positioning and Mobility in School-Based Practice Learning Objective: Participants will identify appropriate adaptive equipment options (e.g., standers, mobility devices, seating systems) and describe at least two clinical considerations when selecting equipment to improve student positioning, mobility, and functional participation in the school environment.

• Seminar 2: The Power of Play and Assistive Technology: Community Supports Through Lekotek Learning Objective: Participants will describe Lekotek services and identify at least two assistive technology or adapted play options that support student development, engagement, and family involvement beyond the school setting.

•Seminar 3: Make and Take – Practical Tools for School-Based Intervention Learning Objective: Participants will create and implement at least one low-cost, functional intervention tool and explain how it supports student access, fine motor development, positioning, or participation within the classroom setting.

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CEUs This activity is offered for up to 0.6 CEUs (5.5 hours of instruction). To register for CEUs:  

Download and complete the following forms.

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Send both files to ceus@aacinstitute.org

Upon completion of the two forms and passing the quiz, a CEU certificate will be sent

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