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SEANLKELLY

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09/19/08 11:42:05

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MAKING WORKPLACE

ACCOMMODATIONS SEMINAR

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2008

8:30 AM -- 1:00 PM

Robinson & Cole LLP and Oak Hill, a non-profit providing disability services, present:

"Making Workplace Accommodations: Connecting the Needs of Employers and Employees with Disabilities."

Individuals with disabilities are an integral part of the workforce. This unique seminar is designed for corporate counsel, human resources professionals, and managers responsible for making workplace accommodations. It will inform you of the legal requirements and best practices to confidently handle reasonable accommodation issues in the workplace. This seminar will also provide opportunities for hands-on experiences with a sampling of assistive technology devices to overcome potential barriers at work.

The seminar will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the NEAT Center at Oak Hill, located at 33 Coventry Street in Hartford Connecticut. The fee for the seminar is $100.00.

For more information and to register for the event, please contact Nicole Bernabo at (860) 275-8394 (email: nbernabo@rc.com) or the Neat Center at Oak Hill at (860) 243-2869 (email: info@neatmarketplace.org.).

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NEAT TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS -- OCTOBER 28, 2008

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09/19/08 12:27:08

NEAT Tools for Schools

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Join us for this free NEAT event for administrators, educators, related service professionals,

students with disabilities and their families. View the latest in assistive technology and talk with the experts.

Keynote Address

Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning:

Using Technology to Enhance Academic Achievement in

Response to Intervention Models

Dave Edyburn, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

As local schools implement Response to Intervention (RTI) models, it is essential to understand how Assistive Technology (AT) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) interventions could be used to enhance the academic achievement of struggling students. In this engaging and provocative presentation, participants will learn how to obtain and use technology tools that augment performance. In addition, you will receive strategies for quantifying and reporting improved performance that will enable you to communicate with parents, colleagues, and your community about the use of technology to enhance academic achievement.

Dave L. Edyburn, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Exceptional Education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Dr. Edyburn's teaching and research interests focus on the use of technology to enhance teaching, learning, and performance. He has authored over 150 articles and book chapters on the use of technology in special education. He is President-elect of the Special Education Technology Special Interest Group (SETSIG) in the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) as well as a past president of the Technology and Media (TAM) Division of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). He is a frequent conference presenter (ATIA, CEC, CTG) and national workshop leader. (Additional information may be found at: http://www.uwm.edu/~edyburn/index.html)

For more information, on-line registration or directions, please visit: www.neatmarketplace.org

SEANLKELLY

ZOOMTEXT TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP -- NOV. 5-6, 2008

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09/19/08 12:45:59

ZOOMTEXT TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

NOVEMBER 5-6, 2008

9:00 AM -- 4:00 PM

Ai Squared and the NEAT Center at Oak Hill will run a two day ZoomText training for professional development workshop. This comprehensive workshop is designed for trainers and professionals who use ZoomText and would like to learn more tricks and tips about ZoomText to enable them to effectively train their students. This training will be lead by Maurie Hill, an expert user and veteran employee of the company that develops ZoomText, Ai Squared.

The workshop will take place all day November 5th and 6th (Wednesday & Thursday) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the NEAT Center at Oak Hill, located at 33 Coventry Street in Hartford Connecticut.

Course fee is $500.00 per student including lunch. Funding available through the Legacy Fund for those who qualify. Seating is limited!

To register, please call the NEAT Center at Oak Hill at (860) 243-2869 or e-mail info@neatmarketplace.org.

SEANLKELLY

Rifton Adaptive Equipment (Lori Potts) -- 10/29/09

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09/17/09 11:51:04

Rifton Adaptive Equipment (Lori Potts)

Category: Speakers/Seminars
10/29/2009 - 10/29/2009

Presented by: Lori Potts, Rifton Equipment

This 3- hour session will explore current use of adaptive equipment for severely-involved children with disabilities in both the school-based and early intervention therapy practice settings. The evidence base regarding the benefits of physical activity and the detrimental outcomes of inactivity and immobility will be discussed. Use of upright positioning equipment for standing and walking, and the use of adaptive seating, tricycles, and toileting equipment will be described. Acquisition of equipment under IDEA will be outlined. Break-out sessions with adaptive equipment for demonstration and hands-on discovery will follow the educational presentation. Therapists from CT will receive a certificate of completion of the course, for CEU credits.

Date: Thurs.; Oct. 29, 2009; Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $50 (Members) /$65 (Non-Members)

Thursday, October 29, 2009 : 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Members Fee: $50 Non-members Fee: $65

Registration may be done on-line or by faxing the form below to 860-286-3111

CEU's available

For more information, on-line registration or directions, please visit: www.neatmarketplace.org 860-243-2869 120 Holcomb Street, Hartford, Ct 06112

To register for this event, please visit:

http://www.neatmarketplac...event_details.asp?ID=161

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NEAT Tools for Schools – AAC Event -- Tuesday, October 20, 2009

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NEAT Tools for Schools - AAC Event

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

8:30 am - 3:00 pm @ The NEAT Center at Oak Hill

Join us for this free NEAT event for administrators, educators, speech and language professionals, related service professionals, students with disabilities and their families. View the latest in augmentative and alternative communication devices and assistive technology, and talk with the experts. CEU's available

Featured Presentation

Teaching AAC from High Tech to Light Tech

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Pati King-DeBaun, M.S. CCC-SLP, Owner and Founder of Creative Communicating

For more information, on-line registration or directions, please visit: www.neatmarketplace.org

Presentation Summary

This workshop is designed for individuals who are interested in improving the quality of instruction available to students who use alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) from inclusive situations to special education programs with a range of student ability levels from beginning communicators to independent communicators. First, we will examine the components needed for successful communication competence: social, linguistic, literacy strategic, and operational skills and how that impacts successful AAC use from a light to a high tech perspective. Next we will look at how to improve social conversational skills with AAC users. Vocabulary management and access to curricula material and the importance of easy participation in discussions will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of building linguistic competence through a variety of literacy driven activities. In addition an integrated literacy instruction program for students and early literacy instructional strategies will be demonstrated. Ideas and strategies that promote and scaffold the independent use of AAC will be highlighted. This presentation is for professionals and paraprofessionals who are working with students K-12 who are using AAC or in need of AAC.

Presenter Bio
Pati King-DeBaun is a speech language pathologist who has specialized in communication for children with severe disabilities. Pati speaks and consults in a variety of classrooms internationally on the topics of interactive communication, augmentative communication, and early literacy for children with disabilities. She has written numerous articles and published materials on the topic of augmentative communication and early literacy skills for children with disabilities. She has worked with numerous universities worldwide teaching courses and seminars on emergent literacy, communication development and disabilities. Pati has been instrumental in developing a wide range of innovative literacy and communication materials for children with disabilities.

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Tech4Learning -- Thursday, October 1, 2009

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Tech4Learning

Thursday, October 1, 2009

9:00 am - 12:00 pm @ The NEAT Center at Oak Hill

Tech4Learning

Today's classrooms are made up of many different students with diverse learning styles and needs. In this workshop you will be introduced to Pixie, Frames and WebBlender. Pixie provides tools for all students to demonstrate creativity and understanding. By combining their writing and supporting their ideas with pictures, original illustrations, and audio narration, students can share what they know in ways that support their learning needs. With Frames, students can create stop-motion animated stories using original illustrations they have created with the drawing tools, pictures from a digital or DV camera, or photographs of a clay animation. Students can save their work as Flash, video, or animation files to share online, in multimedia presentations, or for inclusion in other video productions. With WebBlender use a theme to create a quick photo gallery or build your own unique site from scratch! When you publish a site, WebBlender even collects all of your resources and moves them to one folder, making showcasing your work a snap. Each participant will receive a single user copy of each program.

Thursday, October 1, 2009 : 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Members Fee: $50 Non-members Fee: $65

Registration may be done on-line at www.neatmarketplace.org, by calling Julie Hein at 860-243-2869,

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“Fun, tips and tricks with JAWS” -- Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @ DRCFC

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Fun Tips & Tricks with YOUR Adaptive Software!

Adaptive software can enable users to accomplish a variety of everyday tasks with their computers, from email and the web, to word processing, spreadsheets and more. Come join us, have some fun and learn useful strategies, fun tips and tricks!

"Fun, tips and tricks with JAWS"

Fee: $50.00 per person

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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

11:00AM to 1:00PM

Disability Resource Center

80 Ferry BLVD Suite 210

Stratford, CT 06615

To register, please call 203 378-6977 or send an email to info@drcfc.org

Funding may be available for individuals with vision disabilities through the CIB Legacy Fund. Please call for application.

Steven Famiglietti

Blind Services Vocational Manager

NEAT Center at Oak Hill

120 Holcomb St.

Hartford, CT 06112

Phone 860 286-3100

Fax 860 286-3111

Email: Famigliettis@ciboakhill.org

Web www.ciboakhill.org

www.neatmarketplace.org

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The NEAT Connect-Ability Project simplifying workplace accommodations

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The NEAT Connect-Ability Project

simplifying workplace accommodations

Visit our website at www.neatmarketplace.org/programs/content.asp?SubnavID=88

Business & Employment Training Calendar of Events 2009/2010

NEAT offers individual and group assistive technology and workplace accommodation training. Training is designed specifically to meet your business needs. To register visit our website: www.neatmarketplace.org or by phone: 860.243.2869; 860.286.3113 (TTY); or email to Jennifer Baker; bakerj@ciboakhill.org .

Assistive Technology Today: Learn about the latest advances in assistive technology & workplace accommodations. Date: Wed.; Sept. 30, 2009 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Fee: $50 (members)/$65 (non-members).

Alternative Computer Input for Business Applications: Explore hardware and software alternatives to the standard computer keyboard and mouse. Learn about a variety of alternative access methods and be provided with hands-on time to explore the options available. Date: Fri.; Nov 13, 2009 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Fee: $50 (members)/$65 (non-members).

Hands-On Exploration of Voice Recognition for Business & Educational Applications: In this workshop, we will discuss expectations of voice recognition, utilize the software, debrief about the hands-on experiences, and discuss implementation in a work setting. Date: Fri.; Nov. 20, 2009 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Fee: $50 (members)/$65 (non-members).

ZoomText 9.1: This 2-day course in ZoomText 9.18 will cover magnifier features (first day) and speech features (second day). There will be special focus on how to set up features with different eye conditions and situations in mind, with real-world examples and lab exercises. Date: Thurs. & Fri., Oct. 8 & 9, 2009; Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $500; (fee includes a free ZoomText Large-Print Keyboard; a $99.00 value); lunch included.

OpenBook: OpenBook is a scanning and reading software program which allows people who are blind and/or have low vision the ability to scan and read aloud important print documents. Date: Tue., Apr. 13, 2010; Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $50 (Members) / $65 (Non-members).

Window-Eyes for New & Experienced Users Presented by GW Micro: Window-Eyes is screen reading software which enables persons who are blind to access popular computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer and Microsoft Outlook. Date: Tue. & Wed., Apr. 27 & 28, 2010; Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $325 for one day; $650 for both days; lunch included.

Scripting with Window-Eyes: A hands-on, in-depth, instructional course on the design and construction of Window-Eyes scripts. Date: Thurs. & Fri.; Apr. 29 & 30, 2010; Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $650 for both days; lunch included.

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Fun Tips & Tricks with YOUR Screen Reading Software!

Screen reading software can enable users to accomplish a variety of everyday tasks with their computers, from email and the web, to word processing, spreadsheets and more. Come join us, have some fun and learn useful strategies and fun tips and tricks!

Window-Eyes: Fun Tips & Tricks!

Date: Sat.; Sept. 12, 2009 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Fee: $50

ZoomText: Fun Tips & Tricks!

Date: Sat.; Oct. 3, 2009 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Fee: $50

JAWS: Fun Tips & Tricks!

Date: Sat.; Apr. 10, 2010 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Fee: $50

MAGic: Fun Tips & Tricks!

Date: Sat.; May 1, 2010 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Fee: $50

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For more detailed information regarding these offerings visit our website, www.neatmarketplace.org or call Amy Mindell at 860.286.3119 or email to mindella@ciboakhill.org .

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