| ACCI can
conduct any of the workshops at your site for only $500
plus trainer's expenses. Call 1-800-982-2248 or send us an
e-mail at
acci1@earthlink.net for more information.
Who should attend?
Workshops are of interest to parents, speech therapists,
base service unit coordinators and teachers.
Fee: Call for
Pricing. Organizational purchase orders accepted,
check, Visa or MasterCard. Registration is limited. These
workshops can be scheduled at ACCI's office.
Time: 9:00am -
12:00pm
Location: ACCI -
280-B Moon Clinton Road; Moon Twp., PA 15108
Session 1: Software
Today
The number of new software
programs released in the past 12-18 months has been
substantial. Professionals and family members of special
needs children do not usually have the opportunity to
review a large number of new programs before purchase. The
purpose of this presentation is to examine many of the new
software programs from manufacturers such as Don Johnston,
Edmark, Intellitools, Laureate Learning Co., Mayer
Johnson, Soft Touch/kidTech, Knowledge Adventure and
SEMERC. (Time: 3 hours)
Session 2: Using the
Laptop Computer to Develop Customized Overlays
Tired of cutting and
pasting? Instructions for making and customizing boards
for various communication devices using the popular
software program Boardmaker from Mayer Johnson. Bring some
vocabulary and ideas to customize an overlay for your
program, if time permits. (Time: 3 hours)
Session 3: How to make the writing process easier for
students with disabilites using CoWriter, Write OutLoud
and intellitalk.
Session 4: Computer
Access Choices and Educational Software
If you need to find out
what's available to access a computer, come and discover
how easy it is to open new opportunities for learning
tough Educational Software programs by using switch
interfaces and alternative keyboards. Program will
highlight Intellikeys, BigKeys, TouchWindow, Switch
Interfaces and selected software. (Time: 3 hours)
Session 5: Why is the
Macaw the most popular communication device device in the
world?
The Zygo Macaw series of
communication devices are the most popular devices used
internationally. During this session, ACCI will explain
why and discuss the MACAWS many features. These device
offers the best balance of a variety of features, power,
durability and reliability as compared to the cost than
any other communication device in its class. Learn how to
program the Macaw to customize it for your students
communication needs. (Time: 3 hours)
Session 6:
Communication Devices for Non-Readers
Confused on what products
are available for non-readers? This workshop will present
some of the latest devices available along an opportunity
to compare. (Time: 2 1/2 hours)
Session 7: View Software at your own pace!
Saturday viewing available. Call ACCI to schedule. Sit
down in front of our computer to review software programs
from SoftTouch KidTECH, Don Johnston, EdMark, Laureate,
Tom Snyder Productions. Some general topics: Cause &
Effect, Math, Reading, Writing, Communication and Science.
(Afternoon: 1:15pm - 3;15pm)
If you would like ACCI to do an in-service at your
school/hospital/group
call 1-800-982-2248 for more information.
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