Camp CreATe – Create, Reuse, and Explore Assistive Technology – A Week-Long, Hands-On Experience
Description:
Assistive Technology in New Hampshire (ATinNH) presents Camp CreATe, a week-long, hands-on experience making, taking, and exploring Assistive Technology for home, school, work, and play. Whether you join us for a single day or all five, it is sure to be an amazingly creative week!
Session Descriptions:
Creating Assistive Technology Solutions in Minutes
Monday, August 3, 2015
Therese Willkomm, Ph.D, ATP
Over 80% of assistive technology solutions can be created in five minutes or less, for five dollars or less, using everyday items in extraordinary ways. Participants will explore over 50 solutions that can be quickly created using 8 different plastics, 10 specialty tapes, and 5 basic tools. Each participant will create 3 assistive technology solutions.
Reuse, Repurpose, Repair, and Refurbish
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Therese Willkomm, Ph.D, ATP and Paul Pelland Assistive Technology can be reused, repurposed, repaired, and refurbished. Participants will learn how to repurpose everyday items into usable AT solutions. Each participant will fabricate two solutions using repurposed items. Participants will also learn basic repair and maintenance of a wheelchair and will explore resources for finding reused assistive technology solutions.
Apps Across the Curriculum: Supporting Struggling Learners on All Devices & Platforms
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Diana Petchauer, M.Ed, ATP
Participants will learn about free and low cost AT solutions to support students who experience physical, sensory, or cognitive limitations. Apps for reading, writing, executive function, and math will be explored. This workshop requires participants to bring their own device with administrative privileges for downloading and installing apps.
Solutions for Easier Living and Working
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Stacy Driscoll, M.Ed and Therese Willkomm, Ph.D, ATP Explore hundreds of solutions for easier living and working, including: one-handed solutions, back saving solutions, solutions to reduce slips and falls, grasping solutions, reminding solutions, and solutions for low vision and hearing loss. This workshop will also include amazing iPhone/iPad apps, accessories, and adaptations for use at home and work.
Making Assistive Technology Information Accessible
Friday August 7, 2015
Wade Wingler, ATP, CEAS
Websites and social media provide immediate access to assistive technology information, devices, and resources.This session will discuss and demonstrate how websites, PowerPoints, and social media sites can be made accessible for individuals with disabilities. A hands-on portion of the day will explore Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, podcasts, list serves, and more for learning about Assistive Technology.
