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Friday, May 29, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
This webinar is designed for parents who are implementing LAMP at home. It will provide a quick overview of the Words for Life app and its organization, review the 5 principles of LAMP, identify ways to engage children at home, discuss the parents role in teletherapy, and allow time for discussion and questions.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Learn about communication solutions of Snap Core First that support communication engagement, literacy, and growth. Techniques for customization, supporting vocabulary growth, and implementation will be the primary focus.
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Thursday, May 21, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
If we are learning anything during the situation we currently face, it is to be creative. We need creative ways to support our families and learners who use AAC. We will look at supporting families by: building communities, sharing resources and information in different ways and different formats, and giving real ideas and solutions to the problems they face.
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Thursday, May 21, 2020, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Join us as we explore evidence-based approaches for supporting both communication and literacy development for children with complex communication needs. We will discuss Snap Core First communication software and associated Tobii Dynavox literacy tools to support symbol-based communicators and their communication partners. We will target specific strategies that can positively impact engagement, literacy, and growth. Following the course, you will have an opportunity to visit our AAC stations for hands-on application.
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Thursday, May 21, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
In this session we'll learn how Communicator 5 allows users to "Do more" than face to face communication. We will demonstrate how easy it is to organise a calendar, create a text file, give a presentation or use a common app like Facebook. We'll also show users can have full Windows access and utilise the new Computer Control access tool. We will explore how Communicator 5 provides independence and control over features like having all key settings accessible, setting up a keyboard once to change it everywhere you might need it in your system as well as editing your own homepage.
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Thursday, May 21, 2020, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
This session will demonstrate the quickest way to make symbol supported print-based materials from scratch as well as from templates. We will show how to personalise your boards as well as symbols. We will also dive into how to access, use and edit the 83,000+ resources shared by the Boardmaker Community. You will learn how to find and share resources as well as join and make Groups to foster collaboration.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
The recent shift to remote/distance learning has required us to pivot our strategies for supporting AAC learners. We are now relying on digital platforms and materials to provide support, which has created quite the learning curve. As we quickly adapt our well-laid plans we will look at tips to make teletherapy for AAC users engaging, effective and manageable.
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Monday, May 18, 2020, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Spend some time learning how Communicator 5 can help the text based AAC user "say it quicker" with tools to support fast and efficient communication. We will explore how features such as word and phrase prediction, dwell times, stored phrases and the dwell free keyboard increase users' efficiency and decrease effort. All whilst putting the them completely in charge of their system. We will demonstrate how Communicator 5 provides independence and control over features like changing input method, keyboard and language set-up, applications available and so much more!
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Friday, May 15, 2020, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This implementation-based workshop will focus on the emergent communicator and how we can best provide Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) supports and strategies that help them realize their communication potential.
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Thursday, May 14, 2020, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
This AAC group social meeting is a creative idea to connect AAC users, their families and providers in a fun interactive video chat environment! Karanveer is an expert and very social AAC user who hopes to provide a friendly online forum to support AAC users and their families during this unprecedented time of school closures and isolation at home.
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Thursday, May 14, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Spend some time learning how Communicator 5 can help the text based AAC user "say it quicker" with tools to support fast and efficient communication. We will explore how features such as word and phrase prediction, dwell times, stored phrases and the dwell free keyboard increase users' efficiency and decrease effort. All whilst putting the them completely in charge of their system. We will demonstrate how Communicator 5 provides independence and control over features like changing input method, keyboard and language set-up, applications available and so much more!
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Let’s continue the journey with TouchChat with Part 3 of 3! This session will step you through updating your TouchChat app with new release. In sessions 1 and 2, you learned how to customize TouchChat. You will want to make sure to back up your work. Participants will learn about options to back up and transfer custom vocabulary files.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
In this session, we will explore language and literacy strategies, tools, and resources that can be used in the home setting. This training will focus on supporting communication and literacy using a core vocabulary approach, and will cover specific ideas for targeting core words through functional, motivating activities. In addition, free, downloadable resources from Tobii Dynavox will be featured including the Core First Learning book series and core vocabulary boards.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Realize Language is an exciting new way to view data collected from AAC devices and apps. Using simple charts, graphs, and images, you can now observe an individual's progress over time.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
This session will provide steps for creating interactive and accessible materials within Boardmaker Online. We will demonstrate how to get up and running quickly using standard and table-based templates as well as how to personalise them using activity settings. We will also show how to set up student accounts and assign work to them utilising the Boardmaker Student Centre. Finally, we will demonstrate how to manage students’ work and track usage and performance.
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Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Let us help you continue your journey with TouchChat! Part one set you up to personalize your app. Part two of this series will step you through basic customizing of buttons by editing buttons in the Personal Page, creating a new page, and then linking to a button in your vocabulary file. During this session, we will discuss basic AAC modeling concepts to get you started with your person using TouchChat.
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Tue, May 12, 2020, 1:00 PM – Wed, May 13, 2020, 3:45 AM
Participants will explore the functional aspects of eye tracking technology and best practices for getting started. A variety of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) language tools for the emergent communicator who uses eye gaze access will be considered.
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Monday, May 11, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Are you new to TouchChat? Let us help you get up and running with a 3-part mini-series! This half hour class will explore the history of TouchChat by Saltillo. Participants will be provided with a brief overview of two vocabulary options: MultiChat 15 and WordPower.
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Monday, May 11, 2020, 1:00 PM – 3:45 PM
There is increasing evidence and understanding that all students can learn to read and write. Research has proven that communication, language, and literacy skills develop in concert with one another, and that time spent in instruction in any one of these areas builds awareness and skill in the other. This workshop will outline why that statement is false, and review steps to getting started in providing literacy instruction for your AAC user.
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Monday, May 11, 2020, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
In this session we'll learn how Communicator 5 allows users to "Do more" than face to face communication. We will demonstrate how easy it is to organise a calendar, create a text file, give a presentation or use a common app like Facebook. We'll also show users can have full Windows access and utilise the new Computer Control access tool. We will explore how Communicator 5 provides independence and control over features like having all key settings accessible, setting up a keyboard once to change it everywhere you might need it in your system as well as editing your own homepage.
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Monday, May 11, 2020, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
This session will demonstrate the quickest way to make symbol supported print-based materials from scratch as well as from templates. We will show how to personalise your boards as well as symbols. We will also dive into how to access, use and edit the 83,000+ resources shared by the Boardmaker Community. You will learn how to find and share resources as well as join and make Groups to foster collaboration.
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Friday, May 8, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
This one-hour training will take you through creating, duplicating and importing pages and editing page layouts. You will learn how to create gestures and add different button functions such as navigate and visit. Transferring vocabulary files using AirDrop, iTunes, and iShare will also be examined.
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Thursday, May 7, 2020, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
This AAC group social meeting is a creative idea to connect AAC users, their families and providers in a fun interactive video chat environment! Karanveer is an expert and very social AAC user who hopes to provide a friendly online forum to support AAC users and their families during this unprecedented time of school closures and isolation at home.
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Thursday, May 7, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
This course will review and explore the features and functions of ChatEditor. ChatEditor is a free companion program for the Saltillo line of devices (i.e. NovaChat, ChatFusion, and TouchChat Express), as well as the TouchChat Application.
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Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
This one-hour training will step you through the TouchChat settings menu, show you how to set up abbreviations, change pronunciations, find the version, share with SocialChat and use the new Word Finder feature. You will also learn how to choose and copy a vocab so that it can be modified, import pictures from your computer, edit buttons, access the help menu and make in-app purchases for additional vocabularies.
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Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Join us as we showcase specific tools to support communication about the COVID-19 virus and the unique circumstances involved. Tools and resources vary and include how to support a communicator with COVID-19 to resources to how to support new circumstances from learning at home.
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Thursday, May 7, 2020, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
In this session, we will explore key areas to go beyond requesting including vocabulary selection, goal writing, intervention strategies and communication partner tips.
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Thursday, May 7, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
This session will walk through two programs designed to support the link between language and literacy. We will look at Core First Learning, supporting communication and literacy skills by focusing on how to find, use and read core words. As well as Reading Avenue, a comprehensive literacy program supporting non to beginning readers regardless of their access method. There will be an outline of activities included in both programs as well as information on how to assign and use them in any learning environment.
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Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
This webinar will provide advanced training on customizing vocabulary available on Saltillo's Chat devices. Participants will learn how to create, import and edit pages and link buttons to pages. Transferring files back and forth to/from ChatEditor and device, and downloading/importing News-2-You and Unique pages from the Saltillo website will also be reviewed.
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Tuesday, May 5, 2020, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Aided language input involves pairing speech with graphic symbols to teach symbolic communication. An often overlooked aspect of aided language input is attributing meaning to non-symbolic behaviors. This webinar will review the literature on these practices with pre-symbolic communicators. Then the session will focus on aided language input with core vocabulary as part of naturalistic interventions to improve outcomes for pre-symbolic communicators.
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Tuesday, May 5, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Spend some time learning how Communicator 5 can help the text based AAC user "say it quicker" with tools to support fast and efficient communication.
We will explore how features such as word and phrase prediction, dwell times, stored phrases and the dwell free keyboard increase users' efficiency and decrease effort. All whilst putting the them completely in charge of their system. We will demonstrate how Communicator 5 provides independence and control over features like changing input method, keyboard and language set-up, applications available and so much more!
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Tuesday, May 5, 2020, 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Learn about communication solutions of Snap Core First that support communication engagement, literacy, and growth. Techniques for customization, supporting vocabulary growth, and implementation will be the primary focus.
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Tuesday, May 5, 2020, 11:00 AM – 1:45 PM
Research has proven that communication, language, and literacy skills develop in concert with one another, and that time spent in instruction in any one of these areas builds awareness and skill in the other. This workshop will review steps to getting started in providing literacy instruction for your AAC user.
