FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 4, 2008
Contact: PACER Center
(952) 838-9000, (800) 53-PACER
PACER Center offers assistive technology workshop series
PACER Center is offering the following free workshops that demonstrate how technology can help children with disabilities. The sessions are for parents and professionals. All are from 9 a.m. to noon at 151 Montague Hall, 1211 Ordean Court, University of Minnesota – Duluth, Duluth, Minn.
What Parents and Professionals Need to Know about Assistive Technology
Saturday, May 3
Learn about assistive technology (AT) and legal requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The session includes tips on selecting appropriate AT devices. It will also cover state and local resources for trying and acquiring assistive technology.
Technology to Access the General Curriculum: Universal Design for Learning
Saturday, May 17
Learn about universal design for learning and the technology that supports it.
Assistive Technology for Reading, Writing, and Math
Saturday, June 7
Receive an overview of AT supports for reading, writing, and math curriculums. The session includes demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and information on resources, such as Internet sites and technology vendor catalogs.
Building Capacity for Assistive Technology
Saturday, June 28
Participants will join local stakeholders, including parents, teachers, AT specialists, and others, to discuss building capacity for AT in the region.
To register, call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit the PACER Web site at www.PACER.org.
PACER Center is a parent center for families of children and young adults with any disability. PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
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