March 23-25, 2017
Thursday, March 23, 2017
NOTE: All times on the schedule are PST.
Language Acquisition and Documentation
| Time | Activity/Speaker(s) | Presentation Title & Abstract |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 – 12:50 | Registration | |
| 1:00 – 1:30 | Welcome and Introductions Vicki Casella & Pegi Young |
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| 1:30 – 2:00 | Lifetime Achievement Award: Michael Williams | |
| 2:00 – 3:30 | Plenary: Charity Rowland |
Developing the Communication Matrix to Answer the Question: What CAN They Do? |
| 3:30 – 3:45 | Break | |
| 3:45 – 5:15 | Plenary: Karen Natoci |
The Communication Matrix: Using the Results to Promote Progress |
| 5:15 – 5:30 | Question & Answer Session | |
| 5:30 – 6:30 | Reception | |
possible CEUs = 3.25
Friday, March 24, 2017
NOTE: All times on the schedule are PST.
Specialized Curriculum Areas – Vision & Mobility
| Time | Activity/Speaker(s) | Presentation Title & Abstract |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:45 | Morning Refreshments & Registration | |
| 8:45 – 9:00 | Welcome Vicki Casella |
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| 9:00 – 10:30 | Plenary: Christine Roman-Lantzy |
Cortical Visual Impairment: A Specialized Approach to Assessment & Intervention |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break | |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Plenary:Aileen Arai & Caitlin Sale |
Integrating CVI interventions, Strategies and Accommodations into the Instructional Program at The Bridge School |
| 12:15 – 1:15 | Lunch | |
| 1:15 – 2:45 | Plenary: Krista Wilkinson |
Improving the design of visual communication supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities: Applications of eye tracking technologies |
| 2:45 – 3:00 | Break | |
| 3:00 – 4:30 | Plenary: Christine Wright-Ott & Fei Luo |
Mobility Matters: Students with Speech and Physical Impairment use Hands Free Support Walkers to Explore, Discover, Learn and Participate in School Activities |
| 4:30 – 5:00 | Question & Answer Session | |
possible CEUs = 6.5
Saturday, March 25, 2017
NOTE: All times on the schedule are PST.
Language, Communication and Autism
| Time | Activity/Speaker(s) | Presentation Title & Abstract |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:45 | Morning Refreshments & Registration | |
| 8:45 – 9:00 | Welcome Vicki Casella |
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| 9:00 – 10:30 | Plenary: Pat Mirenda |
Taking the Initiative: Supporting Spontaneous Communication in Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Part 1) |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break | |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Plenary: Pat Mirenda |
Taking the Initiative: Supporting Spontaneous Communication in Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Part 2) |
| 12:15 – 1:15 | Lunch | |
| 1:15 – 2:30 | General Session |
“And Now, What’s on Your Mind?” |
| 2:30 – 3:00 | Summation: Sarah Blackstone |
Summation: What did you learn? What new information are you taking back to your job? |
possible CEUs = 5.0