ATIA+09+Resources

=Sessions Attended=

Pre-Conference
This session gave participants a hands on experience with AAC devices in conjunction with software application such as Classroom Suite, My Own Bookshelf, PowerPoint, and Clicker 5. Participants learned how AAC users can input information in to applications using their device for things such as journals creating talking books and more. Examples were given for alternate assessment and written expression.
 * __Hear Me Now - In Thought and Voice__!** [|Pati King-Debaun], [|Dan Herlihy]

__Aligned and Ready to Learn__ by Kathy Staugler (tstaugler@gmail.com)
This session covered the need for a curriculum for ALL students no mater the disability. Kathy is the creator of the new product put out by News 2 You, the [|Unique Learning System] **"The __//complete//__ special education curriculum solution you've been waiting for."**

__Stirring up the Alphabet Soup: Blending AT, UDL, RTI and AIM to Increase Achievement__ by Joy Zabala, R. Ziolkowski, D. Carl, V. Hershman
This session took a playful look at all the acronyms we face when it comes to delivering instruction in today's classroom with the diverse learners. UDL benefits ALL learners in the classroom and is the solution to most barriers student face with learning new information.

Referenced the Book [|"The World is Flat"] by Thomas L. Friedman [|National UDL Task Force] [|PATINS Project] (Indiana's Assisitive Technology and UDL Initiative) [|Higher Education Opportunity Act - 2008]

__Data Tools To Assist The AT Team: The Tracker Series__ by Sherry Hollingsworth,Adaptive Solutions, Alli Yates, Kelly Fonner
How do we manage AT? The Tracker Series is a software solution that can help school districts track teachers and student use of assistive technology. This session was

__Who Qualifies... Who Cares?__ by J. Diedrich, R. Ziolkowski
This session was

__IntelliTools Extreme! New Frontiers with Classroom Suite 4__ by Dan Herlihy
=__Vendor Area Resources__= = = = = =[|Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Centers]=

= = These centers are located throughout the state and have Technology Specialists and Regional Technology Specialists available to train and consult on accessible media, assistive technology, instructional technology, and Universal Design for Learning for students with disabilities.



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= = = = =**New From BoardMaker!**=


 * [|Curriculum Companions]- Must have BoardMaker Plus or SDPro to run these companion CD's. Extensive supplemental on-screen activities designed to make your school's curriculum accessible!**
 * [|(Sample)]**


 * [|BoardMakerPlus PLAYER!]** NOW they really did it!! Mayer-Johnson has available the **PLAYER** that can be used to interact with pre-made activities like the Curriculum Companions.


 * [|ALL Curriculum]** Accessible Literacy Learning a researched based curriculum that teaches basic reading skills to students with complex communication needs and physical challenges.

Sessions Attended Literacy for Everyone [|Livescribe link]