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POL-08
Medicaid, Assistive Technology and Kids
Gustas, Marge
Straube, Diana
Wednesday, January 27
Session Code Session Title Speaker(s) Room
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
PRE-EDU02
101 Assistive Technology Solutions That You Can Make with PVC Pipe, Flag Pole Holders and Swifter Mops
Willkomm, Therese
Antigua 3
PRE-EDU04
Accessible Instructional Materials: Lessons for Educational Leaders and Families from the AIM Consortium
Zabala, Joy
Carl, Diana
Wasson Gravel, Jenna
Curacao 7/8
PRE-SI02
Assistive Technology for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: A Guide to Assessment
Presley, Ike
Bonaire 8
PRE-AS02
Begin with the End in Mind: Creating and/or Improving Your AT Reuse Program
Phillips, Carolyn P.
Kniskern, Joy
Persaud, Liz
Sack, Sara
Brodey, Jessica
Valdez, Cathy
Creech, Sam
Young, Dorothy
Bonaire 7
PRE-AAC01
Environmental Communication Teaching: Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About!
McCloskey, Susan
Bonaire 1/2
PRE-SI01
Introduction to Assistive Technologies for Deaf-and-Hard of Hearing Students
Clymer, E. William
Bonaire 5/6
PRE-EDU03
Leaving No AT Training Need Behind! Making AT Training Available at the Fingertips of Students, Education Professionals & Families
Wojcik, Brian
Hohulin, Dave
Janowski, Karen
Caribbean I
PRE-EDU01
RTI, UDL and Differentiated Instruction and the Role of Technology Supports
Marfilius, Scott
Fonner, Kelly
Antigua 1/2
PRE-AAC02
The Balanced Literary Club: Supporting Literacy in Classrooms and Districts
Musselwhite, Caroline
Bonaire 3/4
PRE-AS01
Transitions and AT: Strategies for Ensuring Continuity in New Environments
Reed, Penny
Bowser, Gayl
Antigua 4
PRE-PHY01
Two Switches for Success! Two Switch Step Scanning for Children Who Face Severe Multiple Challenges
Burkhart, Linda
Curacao 3/4
Thursday, January 28
Session Code Session Title Speaker(s) Room
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
EDU-03
AbleNet Equals Mathematics - the Comprehensive Math Program for Students in Special Education
Meyer, Ann
Bonaire 3/4
SI-04
Activities of Daily Living and AT for the Blind/Visually Impaired
Taylor, Karin
Antigua 4
RPD-21
Assistive Technologies: Support of Cognitive Processes across Educational Settings
Price, Carol
Johnson, Vivian
Bonaire 1/2
SI-37
Captioning Digital Media
Johnson, Jayme
Curacao 3/4
SI-20
Exploring AT Issues in the Instruction and Assessment of Students with Visual Impairments
Johnstone, Christopher
Altman, Jason
Curacao 7/8
AAC-04
Eyegaze Systems: How Do They Work? What Do You Need to Know?
Cleveland, Nancy
Surabian, Mark
Bonaire 8
POL-10
Including Assistive Technology in the IEP
Goldman, Amy
Curacao 2
PHY-13
Introducing Windows 7
Leary, Ed
Caribbean VII
SI-02
KEYSOFT, Assisting in Your Journey Toward the Apex of Productivity
Stilson, Greg
Antigua 1/2
SI-03
Putting Adaptive Technology to Work:  Keeping Pace with Workplace Trends
Ferguson, David
Hyland, Jennifer
Antigua 3
AAC-03
Smart Solutions from AMDi
Yates, Allison
Bonaire 7
ADT-28
State AT Program Device Demonstration Activities: A National Picture Emerges
Buck, Deborah
Curacao 6
AAC-42
The ACES Module: Augmentative Communication Evaluations Simplified
Curtis, Tanya
McBride, Debby
Bonaire 5/6
ADT-02
Training for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors: Year Two
Marotta, ATP, Mike
Curacao 5
POL-01
What's Happening in DC?: A Report from the Front Line
Heiman, Brenda
Mittler, Joel
Boca II
ADT-41
Where to Begin and How to Build an AT Reuse Program
Brodey, Jessica
Burgess, Alma
Boca III
RPD-01
Wiki While You Work - Sharing, Discussing & Collaborating with Your Peers
Good, Janet
Sterner, Marcia
Boca I
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDU-01
If They Can Think It, They Can Write It— NEW Co:Writer 6!
Johnston, Kevin
Caribbean II
AAC-01
Sono Suite: New Page Sets for Communicating in a Modern World
Woodbury, Keith
Beneteau, Erin
Caribbean VI
EDU-29
Wild About Project WILD
Laverty, Linda
Dunlap, Jim
Caribbean I
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
AAC-07
"I'm the Captain": Building Communication Ownership and Initiative in Young Children Who Use AAC
Miguel, Sheila
McAlpin, Tina
Bonaire 8
AAC-06
AAC Jeopardy!
Page, Carol
Bonaire 7
AAC-05
AAC Language Lab: A Comprehensive Language Approach to AAC
Anderson, Annalee
McGraw, Verda
Bonaire 5/6
POL-02
Accessible Instructional Materials 101: The Cliff Notes Version
Zabala, Joy
Carl, Diana
Boca II
EDU-07
Circle Time Goes Digital!
Wern, Elisa
Press, Matthew
Bonaire 3/4
ADT-03
Computer-Based Cognitive Exercising and Gaming: Examples, Research and Application
Moulton, Gary
Garvey, Colin
Curacao 3/4
AAC-08
Cortical Vision Impairment and Complex Communication Needs: Strategies for AAC
Burkhart, Linda
Caribbean VII
RPD-02
Developing Number Sense Using Technology: A Research Study
Pugliese, Madalaine
Janowski, Karen
Boca I
ADT-05
How to Expand Reuse Using a Distribution Model
Rust, Bob
Curacao 6
RPD-08
Knowing State-of-the-Art Assistive Technology When You See It
Overton, Cynthia
Gray, Tracy
Antigua 1/2
SI-05
Low Vision Technology: Keeping Up with the Latest Advances
Presley, Ike
Antigua 3
PHY-09
Mount’n Mover: Independently Movable and Customizable Mounts for Optimal Positioning
Goodwin, Dianne
Antigua 4
ADT-39
Research on AT Reuse Outcomes and Effectiveness
Bean-Kampwerth, Lindsey
Morgan, Kerri
Boca III
EDU-05
Sorting Through Portable Tools for Task & Behavior Supports
Marfilius, Scott
Fonner, Kelly
Curacao 7/8
ADT-29
State AT Program Device Loan Activities: A National Picture Emerges
Buck, Deborah
Curacao 5
EDU-08
Theory & Research-Based Approaches to Developing Question Comprehension & Use
Wilson, Mary
Curacao 2
EDU-06
Unique Learning System: Picking Up Where NCLB and Assessment Stop
Standal, John
Bonaire 1/2
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
AT-AAC02
Saltillo Communication Pages for News-2-You
Sarosi, Elisa
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
AT-EDU04
Fluency Tutor – New Reading Fluency Development and Assessment Solution from Texthelp Systems
McKay, Martin
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
AT-SI01
Flexibility, Accuracy, and Power: OpenBook 9 Unveiled
Voorhees, Dusty
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
AT-ADT04
Creativity and Communication: Power Up Your Mind
Nygard, Joni
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
POL-03
BOOKS, BOOKS and More BOOKS! Making Books Accessible to ALL Students!
Neuber, Katelyn
Martinez, Vielka
George, Cindy
Caribbean VI
EDU-09
Introducing Picture It v5.0. Visual Supports for Reading and Learning
Butterfield, Roxanne
Slater, Jean
Caribbean II
SI-06
JAWS 11 and MAGic 12, a Powerful Combination
Voorhees, Dusty
Damery, Eric
Caribbean I
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
AT-SI05
Portable Book Player Helps Educate, Inform, and Entertain Busy People
Wuerl, Peter
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
AAC-09
AAC on the iPhone and iPod touch: Proloquo2Go Innovations
Sennott, Samuel
Bonaire 7
SI-39
Accessible GPS Overview and Comparison Plus Methodologies for Teaching and Training
May, Michael
Curacao 5
EDU-68
Adobe's Tips and Tricks for Using PDF in the Inclusive Classroom
Kirkpatrick, Andrew
Pisocky, Greg
Caribbean VII
EDU-10
Bookshare: Educator-to-Educator
Burgess, Betsy
Brannon, Paula
Bonaire 1/2
ADT-43
Developing Policies and Procedures for AT Reuse Programs
Brodey, Jessica
Antigua 4
AAC-10
Enable EyesTM: Your Eye Tracking Solution for AAC and Computer Access
Henry, Claude
Galownia, Todd
Bonaire 8
RPD-03
Integrating Assistive Technology Instruction into Preservice Teacher Education: Three Models
Wojcik, Brian
Van Laarhoven, Toni
Stachowiak, James
Parette, Jr., Howard
Curacao 6
SI-07
Low Vision Solutions for the Classroom
Davis, Brad
Antigua 1/2
AAC-46
On the Go: Boardmaker Software Family for Itinerant Professionals
Hurtado, Enid
Kehoe, Lisa
Bonaire 5/6
RPD-05
Projects That Support the Creation of Effective Local Assistive Technology Teams
Broussard, Donna
Reed, Penny
Bowser, Gayl
Boca I
ADT-24
State AT Program State Financing Activities: A National Picture Emerges
Jaco, Linda
Golden, Diane
Boca III
EDU-45
Terrific Trio: Assistive Technology, Multi-Sensory Environment & Making Music!
Lazerson, David
Curacao 2
SI-38
The Art of Being a Change Agent
Calvo, Mike
Curacao 3/4
SI-08
Touch Screen Devices, a New Challenge for Accessibility
Sanchez, Eduard
Antigua 3
EDU-11
Virtual Instruction and Assessment Environments: Addressing 21st Century Skills for Students with Disabilities
Davis, David
Bonaire 3/4
PHY-02
Web Accessibility: Taking Control with Speech
Patch, Kim
Curacao 7/8
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
AT-ADT01
Pocket Endeavor for Independence in Executive Functioning
Herold, Rich
Cunningham, Joan
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
AT-AAC03
Overlay Designer Pro: Time Saving Software to Streamline Overlay Development
Yates, Allison
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
ADT-08
Accessible Accounting Software Gives Reading Disabled Persons Control and Independence
Brolin, Kane
Hewson, Grant
Curacao 3/4
RPD-04
Alternative Professional Development
Bugaj, Christopher
Curacao 6
EDU-13
Cool, Free or ...You've Gotta Have it Applications
Herlihy, Dan
Bonaire 1/2
EDU-15
Development of an Accountability Test to Measure a Student’s Ability to Access Text with AT
Laitusis, Cara Cahalan
Hall, Tracey
Bonaire 8
EDU-16
Hook, Line and Sink'em into Learning
Wiseman, Sheri
Curacao 2
SI-12
In-house Captioning!
Lichter, Lester
Rasul, Kamran
Antigua 1/2
EDU-70
Influencing the Availability of Accessible Instructional Materials: What's New for 2010?
Diedrich, Jeff
Starbranch, Thomas
Zabala, Joy
Ziolkowski, Ruth
Boca III
AAC-11
Lite Tech Heavy Impact: Understanding and Selecting Lite Tech Options
Rush, Elizabeth (Libby)
Bonaire 5/6
PHY-03
Powered Mobility Does Not Require Any Prerequisites Except the Need to Be Independently Mobile
Kangas, Karen
Curacao 7/8
SI-10
Reading Bills - the Last Frontier for Auto-Readers
Reznik, Lena
Antigua 3
SI-11
SmartView Synergy - the Evolution of Desktop Electronic Magnifiers
Rappa, Vinnie
Antigua 4
AAC-13
Supporting AAC in the Classroom and in Therapy
King-Debaun, Pati
Caribbean VII
ADT-09
The AccessText Network: Improving the Accessibility of College Textbooks
Martinengo, Robert
Lee, Christopher
Curacao 5
EDU-14
THING 1, THING 2, THING 3…Technology Solutions for Reading Disabilities
Edelman, Carye
McSorley, Jan
Sari-Tate, Piret
Bonaire 3/4
PHY-17
Universal Access Solutions for Physically Impaired Mac OS X Users
Dashner, Mel
Kingeter, Cathy
Boca I
POL-04
Web Accessibility Promotion and Advocacy: Approaches and Resources
Henry, Shawn
Boca II
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
AT-EDU02
The Suitcase Series for Clicker 5
Wilkes, Byron
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
P-EDU-03
Assistive Technology Resources for All: Alliance for Technology Access
Punzalan, Rosemarie
Poster Session 1
P-AAC-02
Exploring Latency and Asymmetry of Communication by AAC Users
Platt, Alyson
Orozco, Hannah
Wright, Sandra
Poster Session 3
P-RPD-01
National Survey of AT Practices and Beliefs of School Psychologists
Peterson-Karlan, George
Swerdlick, Mark
Armistead, Leigh
Parette, Jr., Howard
Bakken, Jeff
Wojcik, Brian
Poster Session 5
P-EDU-02
Using Computer-Assisted Instruction to Teach Academic Skills to Students with ASD: A Literature Review
Pennington, Robert
Poster Session 4
P-EDU-01
Using Pixwriter and Simultaneous Prompting to Teach Story writing to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Pennington, Robert
Gibson, Jason
Poster Session 2
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
AT-EDU07
Mind Mapping and Visual Organization – Alternative Learning Methodologies for Students with Reading, Writing and Learning Disabilities
Hamilton, Dave
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
EDU-17
Creating Visual Language Supports for Better Outcomes and Improved Behavior in the Special Education Classroom
Stafford, Lauren
Murphy, Terry
Caribbean II
SI-36
Hands-On Training with the Intel® Reader and HumanWare Products for People with Blindness or Low Vision
Tindell, Michael
Wellington, Cleon
Caribbean VI
ADT-10
Making Memory:  Cognitive Support Technology for People with Cognitive and Memory Disabilities
Herold, Rich
Cunningham, Joan
Bowser, Gayl
Caribbean I
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDU-20
A Unique Way to Learn, Year Two: A Theme Based Approach to Teaching Academics & AAC
Martins, Randy
Clarke, Vicki
Curacao 2
AAC-14
Communicate with Current Events
Clark, Jacquie
Bonaire 5/6
EDU-18
Connecting Reading & Writing When Adapting the Curriculum: The Road Map for Success
Slater, Jean
Macomber, Phyl
Bonaire 1/2
EDU-65
Effective Computer Experiences for Students with ASD: Cosmo's Learning Systems
Lavin, Erin
Tullman, Jill
Antigua 3
PHY-15
Home Access: Why Occupational Therapy Is Key to Accessible Independence
Hanebrink, Sandy
Bonaire 3/4
ADT-12
MEM-X the Vocal Reminder That Talks at a Click
Meehan, Robert
Curacao 5
RPD-24
OUT AND ABOUT TURNS TEN!! 10 Top Tips for YOUR Community AAC Group
Musselwhite, Caroline
Wagner, Deanna
Howard, Krista
Boca III
ADT-11
Providing Quality Assistive Technology Assessments and Demonstrations at a Distance
Neuber, Kristine
Curacao 3/4
AAC-15
Scanning Made Simple: Showcasing Saltillo’s Scanning Devices
Sarosi, Elisa
Bonaire 7
RPD-07
State Education Assistive Technology Specialists - Collaborating to Build Capacity at the School District Level
Gioia, Val
Springer, Stacy
Boca I
EDU-12
Stirring the Alphabet Soup: Blending AT, UDL, RTI and AIM
Ziolkowski, Ruth
Zabala, Joy
Hershman, Vicki
Carl, Diana
Behnke, Kirk
Caribbean VII
SI-14
SuiteTalk Advantage: The Complete School and At-Home Accessibility Solution
Leas, Dennis
Patel, Shashank
Antigua 4
ADT-32
The Functional Skills System and the iPod touch
Schmitz, Mike
Bonaire 8
RPD-06
Utilizing video iPod technology to model appropriate social skills for students with special needs
Fahey, Ron
Dierking, Mark
Curacao 6
POL-05
Virtual Worlds - Real Connections
Lowell, Nathan
Mandlebaum, Linda Higbee
Boca II
EDU-52
Visual Supports and Book Reading. Who? What? How? and When?
King-Debaun, Pati
Antigua 1/2
PHY-04
Which Switch? A Guide to Selecting and using the Right Switch
Reese, Janice
Paulson, Peggy
Curacao 7/8
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
AT-SI03
The Features of Window-Eyes 7
Geoffray, Doug
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
AT-ADT05
Microenterprising: A Really Big Deal
Duncanwood, Ryan
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
Friday, January 29
Session Code Session Title Speaker(s) Room
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
SI-27
A Comprehensive Approach to Wayfinding for Blind and Deafblind Travelers
Cioffi, Joe
Antigua 1/2
RPD-10
Accountability & Student Outcome Data Collection Systems
Davis, David
Boca III
POL-06
AT Consideration-2-Accommodation. Who Needs Experts?
Ziolkowski, Ruth
Boca II
ADT-13
Cognitive Curbcuts to Web 2.0: Accessible Calendaring with Picture Planner
Keating, Tom
Curacao 3/4
SI-15
Computer for the Blind in Iran and Its Role in Job Opportunities for Them
Assadi, Aliasghar
Antigua 3
AAC-56
Functional Communication after TBI Using EyeGaze to Access SGDs
Tullman, Jill
Greig, Brandi-Lynn
Bonaire 7
AAC-18
Holidays, Events and Lite Tech: Ways to Create Fun and Functional Activities
Eckrich, Jonathan
Bonaire 5/6
ADT-30
Increasing Access to Outdoor Recreational Environments
Laurin, Kathleen
Clasby, Chris
Bonaire 8
ADT-37
Matching Persons with AT for Demo/Loan and Reuse Programs
Bean-Kampwerth, Lindsey
Guffey, Clayton
Curacao 6
SI-16
Mathematics for Blind Students in the Classroom
Brown, Dan
Antigua 4
EDU-22
Ocean Adventures: Math and Science for the Middle Grades
Pinder, Teresa
Libbert, Cheryl
Bonaire 3/4
ADT-14
Pulse Pen: Considerations for Higher Education
Johnson, Jayme
Curacao 5
EDU-23
S.O.S. Successful Optimal Socializing
Buti, Mo
Curacao 2
PHY-05
Simplified "Point-and-Click" - Controlling One Dimension at a Time
Schroeder, James
Curacao 7/8
EDU-47
THE SECOND STEP/Success through Technology
King, Rene
Bonaire 1/2
AAC-20
Using the Art of Digital Storytelling in Support of Communication and Instruction
Pierre, Frantz
Caribbean VII
RPD-09
Working Smarter, Not Harder, with Online Resources
Reed, Penny
Bowser, Gayl
Boca I
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
AAC-17
Experience the Key to Educational Success – Read&Write GOLD for Windows
Simon, Carmen
Caribbean VI
EDU-57
Let’s Get Interactive! Creating On-Screen Activities Using the Latest Generation of Mayer-Johnson Software
Hurtado, Enid
Kehoe, Lisa
Caribbean I
AAC-16
The iPhone and iPod touch: Changing the Way We Look at Assistive Technology
Brightwell, Rebecca
Caribbean II
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
SI-18
A VI Teacher Perspective: Making Sense of Accessible Instructional Materials Initiatives
McNear, Donna
Antigua 3
ADT-46
Accessing the Curriculum in the University Environment
Kramer, Howard
Curacao 5
PHY-06
Beyond Stereotypes: Challenging the Design Process
Jenkins, Gavin
Curacao 7/8
SI-17
BrowseAloud: Speech Enabling your Website and Increasing its Accessibility
Quinn, Paul
Antigua 1/2
ADT-15
Clockwork DatabaseScheduler - Academic
Chai, Barouch
Curacao 3/4
RPD-12
Congratulations! You're a Member of the AT Team: Now What?
Hohulin, Dave
Boca III
SI-13
evSpex, an Innovative Configurable Head-Worn Device for Low Vision
Hilkes, Rob
Antigua 4
PHY-19
Glimpse the Future of AT: Swype, Morse Code and More
Marsden, Randy
Bonaire 8
RPD-13
QIAT Conversations 2010
Zabala, Joy
Bowser, Gayl
Breslin-Larson, Joan
Carl, Diana
Fonner, Kelly
Korsten, Jane
Lalk, Kathy
Marfilius, Scott
McCloskey, Susan
Reed, Penny
Caribbean VII
RPD-11
Reaching the Digital Immigrants
Behnke, Kirk
Marotta, ATP, Mike
Boca I
AAC-22
Saltillo's Vocabulary Files
Sarosi, Elisa
Bonaire 5/6
EDU-26
Science: Standards, Strategies and Student Success
Butterfield, Roxanne
Curacao 2
AAC-23
Spelling to Talk
Curtis, Tanya
Bonaire 7
EDU-25
The Suitcase Series for IntelliTools Classroom Suite
Wilkes, Byron
Bonaire 3/4
ADT-40
Tracking Inventory and Providing Data
Rust, Martha E.
Guffey, Clayton
Curacao 6
EDU-24
UDL 2.0
Poss, Beth
Bugaj, Christopher
Bonaire 1/2
POL-07
Web Accessibility Standards and Guidelines Update 2010
Henry, Shawn
Boca II
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
AT-EDU06
Virtual Motor Skills - a Software Program for Students with Limited Motor Skills
Pludwinski, Elliot
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
AT-EDU01
Bookshare in Action
Narvol, Karen
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
AT-EDU03
Using Laureate's Free Syntax Assessment CD to Test Sentence Comprehension and Decide on Intervention Needs
Wilson, Mary
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
AT-AAC04
AAC for All Ages
Woodbury, Keith
Beneteau, Erin
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
EDU-36
Creating Accessible Text and Digital Reading on iPods and Zunes
McNulty, Daniel
Caribbean II
EDU-66
Hands-On Training with the Intel® Reader and Read:OutLoud 6 for Students with Reading-Based Disabilities
Wellington, Cleon
Barry, Mary Jo
Caribbean I
EDU-37
Reading Gumbo
Patterson, Karen
Caribbean VI
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
AAC-50
Applying AAC to Daily Living Experiences Using Research and Creativity
Birch, Justin
Bonaire 7
SI-22
Augmentative Alternative Communication Device Use with Deaf or Blind Students
Taylor, Karin
Antigua 3
EDU-31
Budget Boosters – Inexpensive Software for Reading, Writing and Studying
Parkins, Sherri
Reinhardt, Kevin
Bonaire 1/2
EDU-33
Building Skills of Switch Users through Curricular Software
Marfilius, Scott
Fonner, Kelly
Bonaire 8
AAC-38
Core Fusion
Plank, Pamela
Closs, Jane
Frease, Linda
Boca II
EDU-35
Flourish : Watch Your Students Grow!
Meyer, Ann
Curacao 3/4
AAC-28
Matching Children & AAC: Collecting Evidence on Language Competence
Hill, Katya
Bonaire 5/6
ADT-31
Montana Access to Outdoor Recreation: Participation in Wildlife-Associated Recreation
Clasby, Chris
Laurin, Kathleen
Curacao 6
RPD-14
Professional Development and Consultation Solutions to Support Implementation of Assistive Technology
Gibson, Jason
Pennington, Robert
Carroll, Jason
Boca I
ADT-17
Safety & Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities Surviving Abuse (Part 1)
Olsen, Erica
Fraser, Cynthia
Curacao 5
PHY-11
Sitting Solutions – Part 1 – Where to Start? What to Listen For?
Minkel, Jean
Boca III
PHY-07
Speech Recognition: Computer Access for the 21st Century?
Furgoch, Amita
Previl, Tara
Curacao 7/8
EDU-32
Train Functional Language with the New Language Activities of Daily Living Series
Wilson, Mary
Bonaire 3/4
ADT-25
Transition Planning Using Technology: Project MY VOICE
Van Laarhoven, Toni
Van Laarhoven-Myers, Traci
Johnson, Heather
Olson, Justin
Antigua 4
EDU-34
Universal Design for Learning: Definition and Examples
Blair, Martin
Pavithran, Sachin
Curacao 2
SI-21
Using Speech Recognition Technology for Real-Time Captioning
Rosenthal, Edward
Antigua 1/2
AAC-29
Write Away: Composing Stories, Poems and Songs for Beginning Communicators
Rush, Elizabeth (Libby)
Caribbean VII
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
AT-RPD01
Atomic Learning: An AT Training Solution For All
Peters, Amanda
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
AT-SI04
Notetakers for Blind Consumers - Classroom, Wayfinding and Personal Benefits
Weirich, Dan
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
AAC-31
Accomplishing the Impossible Through Assistive Technology
Warren, Faye
Bonaire 7
AAC-33
Aided Language Stimulation: Research to Practice
Burkhart, Linda
Cafiero, Joanne
Musselwhite, Caroline
Sennott, Samuel
Caribbean VII
PHY-08
Control Almost Anything with a Switch Interface and Free Software
Barsky, Howard
Curacao 7/8
AAC-49
iParent - Using Creative Ideas and Apple's Technology to Create Visual Supports Across All Environments
Duggan, Marie
Boca II
SI-23
Latest Advancements in Technology for People with Low Vision
Curry, Jeremy
Antigua 1/2
EDU-38
NIMAC, Bookshare and Your Students, What’s Next?
Burgess, Betsy
Bonaire 1/2
AAC-30
OMG! Everyone's Doin' It - Email and IM for Non-Readers and AAC Users
Slotznick, Ben
Bonaire 5/6
RPD-15
Product Usability Testing of Assistive Technology: Unique Challenges and Benefits
Bodine, Cathy
McGrew, Greg
Boca I
EDU-39
Reading, Writing, and Creativity – a recipe for Literacy Success
Crick, Ann
Bonaire 3/4
ADT-18
Safety & Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities Surviving Abuse (Part 2)
Olsen, Erica
Fraser, Cynthia
Curacao 5
PHY-18
Sensory Processing, Sensory Integration, Seating and Access
Kangas, Karen
Curacao 3/4
PHY-12
Sitting Solutions - Part 2 - Supine Assessment - Translating Findings to a Seated Position
Minkel, Jean
Boca III
SI-24
T-Ware- Integrating Speech Input and Voice Output Technologies
Rosenthal, Edward
Antigua 3
AAC-32
Tell Us Abey - A Success Story
Noris, Michelle
Bonaire 8
AAC-37
The Language-Literacy Connection for AAC Users
Murphy, Tina
Fritts, Colleen
Antigua 4
EDU-40
Typing Faster (List-Based Typing) and More Accurately (Phonetic Typing)
Schroeder, James
Curacao 2
ADT-34
Using AT to Help Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Participate and Contribute
Schuyler, Jessica
Strode, Lynette
Curacao 6
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
AT-EDU05
New to English – Using Technology to Support Early Language Learners
Johnston, Tania
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
RPD-25
ATSTAR: Online Tools for Successful Assistive Technology Implementation
Watson, Beth
Caribbean VI
AAC-45
Hands-On Lab: Optimizing Access for AAC
Whitfield, Kristin
Caribbean I
EDU-43
Technology for Differentiated Instruction: Tools for All Learners
Herlihy, Dan
Caribbean II
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
AT-PHY01
What's New in Environmental Control and Access from AbleNet
Ablenet, TBA
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ADT-22
A New Assistive Technology Device to Facilitate Foot Monitoring Protocols in People with Diabetes
Story, Adam
Hubbard, Kurt
Curacao 3/4
RPD-20
A Short History of Assistive Technology
Bauder, Debra
Griffin, Kathy
Boca II
SI-35
Adapted Sports Equipment for Persons Who Have Visual Impairment/Blindness
Pierce, Tristan
Antigua 4
SI-25
CLT Products: Enhancing Instruction and Including Students with Visual Impairment
Edge-Savage, Jennifer
Antigua 1/2
AAC-47
Essential Strategies for Implementing Eye-Based Access with AAC Users
Macomber, Phyl
Curacao 7/8
ADT-38
Evaluation and Sanitization
Creech, Sam
Bean-Kampwerth, Lindsey
Boca I
AAC-43
Eye Control Technology: A Direct Access Alternative
Beneteau, Erin
Bonaire 7
EDU-04
FACELAND: Recognizing Facial Expressions of Emotion
Stanger, Donna
Curacao 2
ADT-19
Gathering Evidence to Support a Successful Funding Application
Gustas, Marge
Straube, Diana
Curacao 5
EDU-59
Integrating SMARTBoard Technology with AT to Support Inclusion
Dunn, Alex
Mitchell, Kim
Curacao 6
AAC-25
Managing the Learning Curve Through the Eyes of a Parent
Greig, Brandi-Lynn
Haniuk, Janee
Bonaire 3/4
AAC-27
Pragmatic Organization of Vocabulary - What Is That?
Burkhart, Linda
Caribbean VII
EDU-42
Teach Your Students to Create a Technology Toolkit to help their Writing Process
Oakes, Cheryl
Goodwin, Beth
Bonaire 1/2
AAC-52
Teaching Literacy Skills to Individuals with Complex Communication Needs
McNaughton, David
Light, Janice
Bonaire 8
SI-26
The Best Practices and the New Features: Zoom-Twix and Eye-Pal
Reznik, Lena
Antigua 3
ADT-48
Transition Success with Text-to-Speech and Accessible Instructional Materials
Golden, Diane
Schuyler, Jessica
Boca III
AAC-34
Trouble-Free Training
Eckrich, Jonathan
Bonaire 5/6
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
AT-PHY02
No Mouse, No Keyboard - No Problem!
Marsden, Randy
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
Saturday, January 30
Session Code Session Title Speaker(s) Room
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
EDU-69
Accessible Rich Internet Applications and Electronic Documents from Adobe
Pisocky, Greg
Caribbean VII
EDU-50
Adapting Curriculum Materials for Students with Special Needs
Fritts, Colleen
Murphy, Tina
Bonaire 8
AAC-36
Assistive Technology in a Community Early Intervention Program
Haddix, Vicki
Cavender-Wood, Holly
Lee, Iris
Bonaire 7
EDU-49
Creating Literacy at the Start: Text-To-Speech and Beginning Readers
Socol, Ira David
Curacao 2
ADT-47
Deploying AT in the Networked University Setting
Comden, Dan
Curacao 5
ADT-44
Developing Collaborations and Partnerships to Operate an Equipment Reutilization Program
Sack, Sara
Curacao 3/4
RPD-18
Documenting AT Effectiveness Using a Time Series Probe Research Approach
Blum, Craig
Watts, Emily
Parette, Jr., Howard
Wojcik, Brian
Boca II
ADT-27
Effective Report Writing
Gustas, Marge
Straube, Diana
Curacao 6
AAC-35
How to Establish Augmentative Communication Options in the Health Care Setting
McBride, Debby
Bonaire 5/6
AAC-48
Including Kids with Autism Using Everyday Technology
Smith, Inga
Antigua 3
EDU-48
Innovative Technology Implementation Strategies with Web 2.0 Applications
Dowd, Brian
Bonaire 3/4
POL-09
Making Accommodations for Students with Disabilities in the Higher Education Classroom
Heiman, Brenda
Mittler, Joel
Antigua 4
SI-19
Navigable Audiobooks in Minutes...Downloadable DAISY from RFB&D!
Turner, Stephanie
McBride, Brenda
Antigua 1/2
EDU-21
Read&Write GOLD – Meeting Student Needs at School and at Home
McKay, Martin
Bonaire 1/2
RPD-17
Research Based Tips for AT Trainers
Kaplan, Marsye
Reed, Penny
Boca I
ADT-26
Simplify and Personalize! Cognitive Access to the Web and Beyond
Herold, Rich
Boca III
SI-29
ViewPlus Math and Science Curricula with Fully Accessible Illustrations
Young, Stephen
Axelsson, Alex
Curacao 7/8
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
AAC-21
Challenge Your Students to Become Proficient Writers: Writing with Kurzweil3000
Edge-Savage, Jennifer
Caribbean VI
EDU-46
Customizing Resources for Social Cues: Do2Learn Programs for Teaching Appropriate Behavior and Social Interactions
Strickland, Dorothy
Caribbean II
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
ADT-36
Assistive Technology in Emergency Planning, Response and Recovery
Heake, George
Boca III
EDU-53
Creative Activities for Intellitools' Balanced Literacy
Patterson, Karen
Curacao 2
EDU-28
DraftBuilder: For Students with Asperger's
Butler, Dave
Bonaire 3/4
ADT-21
Empowering the Consumer
Gustas, Marge
Straube, Diana
Curacao 5
SI-34
Introducing www.OpenBraille.org, the Open Standard for Braille Support
Kipke, Sigi
Caribbean VII
EDU-51
Off the Shelf is Special Too!
Magliocco, Carol
Norton, Amy
Antigua 1/2
EDU-27
Powerful Access to the Internet Using WYNN 5.1
Wood, Michael
Bonaire 1/2
AAC-44
Promoting Communication Success for Individuals with Autism: Tools to Succeed
Whitfield, Kristin
Bonaire 5/6
AAC-19
Smart Ease: Making National Content Standard Activities that Improve Communication
Yates, Allison
Boca I
ADT-20
Technology to Help Struggling Students Transition into the College Setting
Parkins, Sherri
Curacao 3/4
POL-11
The Development of a Paperless Disability Services Database Suite
Crane, Barbara
Antigua 3
PHY-10
The Switch is Not the Activity. Using Electronic Switches to Support Transparency of Access
Rotelli, Lisa
Kangas, Karen
Curacao 7/8
PHY-14
Tips to Integrate AT Policy into Local Policies and Procedures
Hanebrink, Sandy
Antigua 4
AAC-40
Unleash the Power of Shared-Reading Adapting Books for Active Involvement
Rush, Elizabeth (Libby)
Bonaire 8
AAC-39
Using Pictures for Communication and Classroom Activities
Moss, Laura
Leap, Robyn
Bonaire 7
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
AT-ADT02
Making It Real...Case Studies of Employees who use Assistive Technology PART I
Mitten, Paul
Marsden, Randy
McKay, Martin
Colsey, Suzanne
Davies, Daniel
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
AT-ADT03
Making It Real...Case Studies of Employees who use Assistive Technology PART II
Davies, Daniel
Colsey, Suzanne
McKay, Martin
Mitten, Paul
Marsden, Randy
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
AAC-55
Introduction to iPod and iPhone Applications for Aphasia
Woronoff, Pamela
Caribbean I
ADT-35
Learn How to Utilize the Blackboard System to Distribute Accessible Files to Your Students Securely!
Rasul, Kamran
Caribbean II
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
AT-AAC06
Go Talk: Express Your Ideas!
Nygard, Joni
Caribbean III - AT Education Theater
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
SI-31
Book Port Plus a New Digital Talking Book (DTB) Player and Recorder
Skutchan, Larry
Curacao 7/8
SI-33
Deconstructing the Magic of the Harry Potter Web Site (aka: Designing Accessible Flash)
Kramer, Howard
Antigua 3
EDU-60
Developing Prompts Using Microsoft® PowerPoint to Teach Emergent Literacy
Blum, Craig
Watts, Emily
Parette, Jr., Howard
Wojcik, Brian
Boca I
SI-28
Enabling People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing to Communicate with Everyone, Anytime and Anywhere in Any Language
Palmquist, Robert
Boca III
RPD-22
Facilitating Accountability in Evaluation and Intervention Using a Mobile Computer-Based Software System
Fahey, Ron
Dierking, Mark
Boca II
ADT-23
Faith-Based Training on Assistive Technology and Accessibility
Hammond, Marilyn
Pavithran, Sachin
Curacao 5
EDU-55
Knowledge & Accessibility: Promoting Higher Ordered Thinking
Herlihy, Dan
Bonaire 3/4
EDU-54
Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Disabilities
Staugler, Kathy
Bonaire 1/2
ADT-45
Refurbishment, Recycling and E-Waste
Brodey, Jessica
Rust, Bob
Antigua 4
AAC-51
Supporting Communication of Individuals with Minimal Movement
Fager, Susan
Jakobs, Tom
Bonaire 5/6
EDU-61
Technology Supports for Writing
Friedlander, Brian
Curacao 6
AAC-41
Tell Me How You Feel - Medical Communication Solutions
Patterson, Karen
Bonaire 7
EDU-30
The Writing Bin - Early Skills
Wilkes, Byron
Curacao 3/4
SI-30
Tools and Strategies for Creating Collaborative Relationships
Kolvitz, Marcia
Antigua 1/2
AAC-02
Tools for AAC Device-Decision Making
McBride, Debby
Bonaire 8
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
EDU-63
Accessibility Meets Productivity: Speech Recognition for Macintosh Users
Gonzales, Jay
Curacao 3/4
AAC-53
Augmentative & Alternative Communication: Overview and Inclusion in the Classroom
Ponder, Gaylon
Noterman, Tyler
Nurminen, Tiffany
Bonaire 7
EDU-58
Collaborating to Make the Statewide One-Stop AIM-VA System Work
Sharp, Joyce
Lystlund, Jim
Bonaire 3/4
PHY-16
Computer Accessibility - Including Personal Computers, Macs and AAC Devices
Dashner, Mel
Kingeter, Cathy
Curacao 2
AAC-26
Developing Eye-Gaze: A Look at Treatment Progression and Eye-Gaze
Hurtig, Richard
Zubow, Lauren
Curacao 6
EDU-19
My Crazy Idea... Web2.0 and Student-Centered Learning for Students with SCD
Black, Patrick
Boca II
ADT-42
Return on Investment and Budget Development for Reutilization Programs
Sack, Sara
Antigua 1/2
SI-32
Signing Avatar Mobile Solutions for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners
Hurdich, Jason
Curacao 7/8
ADT-33
Transition Assessments and Curriculum
Schmitz, Mike
Bonaire 1/2
EDU-62
Using a Web-Based Platform to Deliver Autism Treatment Tools
Pagliaro, Jamie
Boca III
AAC-54
Using Classroom Software to Increase Use of Simple Communication Devices
Thistlethwaite, Sandra
Bonaire 8
EDU-41
WriteOnline - a Great IDEA!
Crick, John
Boca I