FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2009
Contact: PACER Center
(952) 838-9000, (800) 53-PACER
PACER offers assistive technology Webinar series
PACER Center is offering “Minnesota Assistive Technology (AT) Webinar Series,” a free opportunity for parents of children with disabilities and professionals to learn how AT can promote inclusion and learning.
All sessions are on Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m., central time. Registration is required for individual sessions.
May 19: How to Consider AT in the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Learn about IDEA’s requirement to consider AT for students with an IEP; gain an overview of the Minnesota manual that explains the consideration process; and discover state and local resources that can help you try, acquire, and fund AT. Register:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/334903745
June 2: AT for Reading, Writing, and Math
Watch demonstrations, learn about relevant Internet resources, and find technology vendor links.
Register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/398042066
June 16: Building Capacity for AT
Learn how to develop deeper knowledge about AT and find regional and state resources that answer frequently asked questions. Register:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/164046399
For more information on this Webinar series, please call PACER Center at 952-838-9000 or visit 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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