OTs with APPs workshop – August 11-12th, It’s not too late to register

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Participants will be able to…

  • Identify iPad apps that can support the occupational performance of school aged students in skill areas of visual motor integration, visual perceptual, development of handwriting, self-regulation and sensory processing.
  • Identify iPad apps that can support occupational performance of school aged students access and production of reading, writing and math tasks.
  • Explore iPad accessories such as stands, styluses, keyboards used for input, scanning and positioning that support the needs of users.
  • Apply device features and apps that can increase efficiency with administrative tasks required of the school based OT.

DATES & TIMES:
August 11th, 2014 8:30 a.m – 3:45 p.m. &
August 12th, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

CONTACT HOURS: Certificate for 12 Hours

PRICE:  $300 per workshop (includes 2-days plus lunch)

LOCATION: Adaptive Technology Resources, 1350 14th Avenue, Suite 3, Grafton, WI 53024

PRESENTERS: Carol Leynse Harpold, MS AdEd, OTR/L, ATP and Erin Higgins, COTA

READ MORE about the workshop and the instructors

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Webinar: Introduction to Audio Notetaker, a New Approach to Traditional Note-Taking

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Accommodation models are not effective for the majority of students with disabilities. If a student with a disability only has a copy of another student’s notes or notes from an instructor, they may be missing out on the critical active learning that occurs during the note-taking process; thinking about the information, sorting it, writing it down, evaluating importance and synthesizing with other related course material. As a result, traditional note-taking accommodations may not be the most effective accommodation model.

This leads to the following questions: If a school provides a student with notes he/she can’t read, does a school actually create barriers to success? Has the playing field accidentally been tilted? Many students who use notetaking as an accommodation also struggle with reading comprehension, dyslexia, and other print disabilities. Audio Notetaking software is a compelling, effective alternative to traditional print notes.

This webinar features an introduction to Audio Notetaker. Nick Hanford, Manager of Educational Sales and Training at ATR, will demonstrate Audio Notetaker and will briefly discuss different ways the tool can be used.

Webinar Dates and Times (Central Time):

Thursday, May 29th 11:00am -12:00pm CST Register Now!

Tuesday, June 24th 12:00pm – 1:00pm CST Register Now!

Wednesday,July 16th 12:30pm – 1:30pm CST Register Now!

Tuesday, August 12th 11:45am – 12:45pm CST Register Now!

To learn more about Audio Notetaker, Watch an Introduction Video from Sonocent, the manufacturer’s of Audio Notetaker.  Hear about Audio Notetaker from a Student’s Perspective.


Adaptive Technology Resources, ATR, of Southeastern Wisconsin provides adaptive products and services for clients with special needs, and also conducts professional evaluations by ATP* certified Occupational Therapists.  ATR specializes in educational solutions, including Kurzweil 3000, firefly, Audio Notetaker, and Dragon Naturally Speaking and offers individual and group professional development for a variety of software and hardware solutions.

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Visit ATR at Eye Care Specialists CEC Conference, May 18th, Wauwatosa, WI

Find out what’s new in low vision technology solutions!

Come see our booth at the Eye Care Specialists’ bi-annual Optometric Continuing Medical Education (CME) Conference at the Radisson Hotel – Milwaukee West – on Sunday, May 18th from 7am to 3pm.  Gabe DeLeon of Adaptive Technology Resources, ATR, will be presenting some of the latest technology available for low vision, and these products will be available for hands-on demonstrations.

For more information on the events of the day see the Eye Care Specialists website.

Adaptive Technology Resources, Inc., ATR, is a Southeastern Wisconsin based company that has been providing low vision rehabilitation services and devices to individuals with low vision since 1995.

To learn more on the devices or services we can provide to patients with glaucoma or low vision, contact Gabe DeLeon at 800-770-8474 ext. 108 or email Gabe@adaptivetr.com with questions!

 

Macular Degeneration Symposium: Innovations 2012

The Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences will be presenting the Macular Degeneration Symposium: Innovations 2012 on Thursday, October 18th 2012 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI from 9am to 2:30pm.  This event is free and open to the public.

In previous years, this event has had in excess of 900 attendees and is extremely popular with consumers and their families for its up to date information on the latest developments in the research of AMD.  This year’s guest presenter is author and motivational speaker, Terri Gilliland of Kenosha, WI.

Stop by ATR’s exhibit where we will be presenting the latest technology available for low vision.  These products will be available for hands-on demonstrations.

Please see event website for more details on the events of the day.

 

BookSense Holidays Promotion- HIMS and BookShare Partner!

We’re pleased to announce a co-sponsored promotion between HIMS and BookShare allowing all purchasers of any BookSense model during November and December the opportunity to register for a FREE 1-year new membership or membership renewal. Proof of purchase may be required. The deadline to register will be January 31, 2012. For more information including BookShare registration instructions click here.

HIMS Announces Industry’s First Voice Recognition Multi-function Daisy Player

HIMS Announces Industry’s First Voice Recognition Multi-function DAISY Player Designed for Blind and Low Vision People
Revolutionary HIMS BookSense XT interactive voice recognition (IVR) capability significantly simplifies access to digital media and document formats

AUSTIN, Texas/ORLANDO, Fla., July 5, 2011 – HIMS a worldwide leader in the research, development, and manufacturing of assistive technology products for blind and visually impaired people, today announced the industry’s first voice recognition DAISY player. The voice recognition capability is available via a free firmware download to existing users of the HIMS BookSense XT. HIMS demonstrated its enhanced voice recognition BookSense XT at the Board Meeting of the NFB (National Federation of the Blind) 2011 National Convention taking place July 3-8 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida.
Adding IVR to HIMS BookSense XT players provides an easy-to-use, non-technical user interface that significantly adds functionality and simplifies multi-level accessibility to a wide array of media and document formats including more than 20 file types such as NLS, Learning Ally (RFB&D), and BookShare.org. Voice recognition input commands are ideal as an alternative access method for blind and visually impaired users, seniors with age-related macular degeneration or other low vision conditions and people with hand dexterity challenges due to neuropathy or arthritis. HIMS BookSense players are stylishly designed to look like today’s popular consumer electronics devices, compared to competitive players that are larger and give off the appearance of a special device for the handicapped, which may not meet the needs of most visually impaired people.

“HIMS’ unique voice recognition features will truly revolutionize the way many blind and visually impaired consumers interact with digital players,” said James McCarthy, President at HIMS, Inc. “Furthermore, our free firmware update policy at HIMS is unparallel in our industry. Competitors charge up to $199 for software or firmware updates or ask their users to purchase Software Maintenance Agreements.”
The HIMS BookSense XT is priced at $499. For more information about HIMS BookSense XT with voice recognition and all BookSense models: www.hims-inc.com
About HIMS
HIMS is a worldwide leader in the research, development, and manufacturing of assistive technology products for the blind and people with low vision. The HIMS product line consists of 16 models of Braille and voice notetakers, DAISY players, and desktop and portable video magnifiers. Today, HIMS Braille Sense products are among the top two leading refreshable Braille notetakers worldwide. HIMS Voice Sense notetakers are the industry’s smallest and lightest; HIMS new LifeStyle HD desktop video magnifier incorporates industry-leading HD technology, and the SenseView pocket and portable video magnifiers versatile features and reliability. HIMS Book Sense DAISY player models are considered by customers to be the most stylish and feature-packed products in their class.
HIMS, Inc. based in Austin, TX is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HIMS International Corporation located in Daejeon, South Korea.

Most popular reading devices, now on SALE!

Two new bundles on sale now from Adaptive Technology Resources, Inc.

SOLO Bundle and SOLO LV Bundle:

SOLO bundle includes SOLO and a carrying case for $1895.00. 
SOLO LV bundle includes a free 19″ monitor and a free carrying case for $2,595.00.
Offer expires 9/1/2011

For more information on these products, visit our website at www.AdaptiveTR.com.  Contact ATR at 800-770-8474 to set up a free in-home demonstration.