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='''Thursday, January 30'''=
='''Thursday, January 27'''=


==='''A Model for Serving Adults with Complex Communication Needs'''===
==='''Searching for AT Solutions? ACCESS is Here to Help!'''===


'''Description:'''<br/>
'''Description:'''<br/>
Tools for Life has been working in conjunction with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to serve Georgians with developmental disabilities who are on the waiting list for Medicaid waivers. Research was conducted on a model for service delivery of AT which focused on improving performance skills important to the individual and upon quality of life. Results of the study will be shared in the context of a series of case studies that will shed light on the challenges that these individuals and their families faces. These experiences have revealed some important lessons that speak to what we do in preparation for Transition. The Tools for Life team will share their insights and lead a discussion of how this study sheds light on possible ways to better serve this population.
Come learn about the innovative suite of ACCESS Tools that we are building to help individuals with disabilities find AT solutions, strategies & accommodations needed for working, living, learning and playing. The ACCESS Tools are built upon the firm foundation of the national AT Network Database. The ACCESS Tools are utilizing the best practices in data modeling, machine learning, predictive analytics / algorithms, and crowd sourcing, built upon up-to-date AT information from experts within the AT Community. We will discuss Work ACCESS, ACCESS for Dementia, ACCESS for Aging Well, and the AT Network Database.


'''Resources:'''<br/>
'''Resources:'''<br/>
[[Media:DBHDD-ATIA-Poster.pdf | Projct Poster Printable PDF]]<br/>
[[Media:Presentation.pdf | Session Presentation]]<br/>
[[Media:Report_DBHDD_2019.pdf | Project Summary Printable PDF]]


='''Saturday, February 1'''=
==='''What is Mastery of Assistive Technology and How Do We Measure It?'''===
 
'''Description:'''<br/>
This session presents the findings of a Delphi Study of Mastery of Assistive Technology (AT) conducted at Georgia Tech’s Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation. We will share a conceptual framework for measuring mastery of AT, which maps the journey of individual users from "Novice" to "Power User" across four sub-scales of AT use. Participants will be invited to do a self-evaluation of their personal mastery of a particular AT solution followed by a discussion of this approach to measuring AT Mastery and its applicability to K-12, transition, and workplace settings.
 
'''Resources:'''<br/>
[[Media:Presentation.pdf | Session Presentation]]<br/>
 
='''Friday, January 28'''=


==='''AT and Transition for Students with High Incidence Disabilities'''===
==='''AT and Transition for Students with High Incidence Disabilities'''===


'''Description:'''<br/>
'''Description:'''<br/>
A study of college students with disabilities about whether mastery of AT in high school impacts student performance in post-secondary settings. Responses suggest that college and technical school can be very challenging for even the most successful students with disabilities. However, when GPA from high school is compared with GPA in college, mastery of AT in high school appears to provide students with a significant advantage. The survey reflects the students' own perceptions that AT has played an important role in the college success. Individual comments provide interesting insights into just how valuable their AT has been. The session will include a discussion of what constitutes "mastery" of AT and the implications of the study's findings for transition and K-12.
Join Tucker and Stephen for this session which will explore their personal journeys as students living with disAbilities. We will share our perspectives on the transformational power of AT as we move through school onto whatever adventure is next. We will examine the positive outcomes that occurs when self-advocacy, inclusion, inclusive design, universal design for learning and appropriate assistive technology solutions are integrated into the lives of students with disAbilities. This session will provide participants with helpful tips and specific AT information to promote success in school and that can ultimately assist with smooth transitions into the workplace and community.
 
'''Learning Objectives:'''<br/>
*Identify two differences between how students with disabilities are supported in high school and college.
*Describe two fundamental obstacles facing a student with a print disability who comes to college without having used AT.
*Create at least one implication from this study for high schools regarding preparation of their students with disabilities for higher education.


'''Resources:'''<br/>
'''Resources:'''<br/>
[[Media:ATIA_2020MoAT-Transition_012410.pdf | AT and Transition for Students with High Incidence Disabilities Printable PDF]]
[[Media:Presentation.pdf | Session Presentation]]<br/>

Revision as of 15:24, 19 January 2022

Thursday, January 27

Searching for AT Solutions? ACCESS is Here to Help!

Description:
Come learn about the innovative suite of ACCESS Tools that we are building to help individuals with disabilities find AT solutions, strategies & accommodations needed for working, living, learning and playing. The ACCESS Tools are built upon the firm foundation of the national AT Network Database. The ACCESS Tools are utilizing the best practices in data modeling, machine learning, predictive analytics / algorithms, and crowd sourcing, built upon up-to-date AT information from experts within the AT Community. We will discuss Work ACCESS, ACCESS for Dementia, ACCESS for Aging Well, and the AT Network Database.

Resources:
Session Presentation

What is Mastery of Assistive Technology and How Do We Measure It?

Description:
This session presents the findings of a Delphi Study of Mastery of Assistive Technology (AT) conducted at Georgia Tech’s Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation. We will share a conceptual framework for measuring mastery of AT, which maps the journey of individual users from "Novice" to "Power User" across four sub-scales of AT use. Participants will be invited to do a self-evaluation of their personal mastery of a particular AT solution followed by a discussion of this approach to measuring AT Mastery and its applicability to K-12, transition, and workplace settings.

Resources:
Session Presentation

Friday, January 28

AT and Transition for Students with High Incidence Disabilities

Description:
Join Tucker and Stephen for this session which will explore their personal journeys as students living with disAbilities. We will share our perspectives on the transformational power of AT as we move through school onto whatever adventure is next. We will examine the positive outcomes that occurs when self-advocacy, inclusion, inclusive design, universal design for learning and appropriate assistive technology solutions are integrated into the lives of students with disAbilities. This session will provide participants with helpful tips and specific AT information to promote success in school and that can ultimately assist with smooth transitions into the workplace and community.

Resources:
Session Presentation