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Early Childhood and Assistive Technology : Assistive Technology Consideration and Assessment
Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 — 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMLocation: onlineAssistive technology (AT) is important for many children with disabilities but it isn’t always clear how to consider and document AT in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). Although AT consideration for children ages birth to 3 is not legally required, it is considered best practice. This workshop will address how to intentionally consider AT and ensure it is documented in both the IFSP and IEP. The AT assessment process will also be discussed. Live captioning provided.Assistive Technology Consideration and Assessment - Register for this workshop
Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Education -
Tech for Teens Club : A Star Wars 3D Printed Universe
Date: Saturday, January 12, 2019 — 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressA guest speaker from a galaxy far far away will present the basics behind 3D printing. Teens with disabilities are invited to watch a 3D print from start to finish and to experiment with the 3D design software called SketchUp. Students of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Curiosity is the only requirement. -
ABCs of the IEP for Transition-age Students and Their Parents
Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 — 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMLocation: Woodbury - Map and AddressThis workshop helps parents and students in 8th grade and above understand how to use the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to support the transition to adulthood. Students can register separately for their own workshop where they will have the opportunity to talk about what transition means to them, learn about the laws that support transition, get to know their IEP better, and create a self-advocacy tool.ABCs of the IEP for Transition-age Students and Their Parents - Register for this workshop
Co-sponsored by South Washington County Schools -
ABCs of the IEP for Transition-age Students and Their Parents
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2019 — 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMLocation: FairmontThis workshop helps parents and students in 8th grade and above understand how to use the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to support the transition to adulthood. Students can register separately for their own workshop where they will have the opportunity to talk about what transition means to them, learn about the laws that support transition, get to know their IEP better, and create a self-advocacy tool. -
Early Childhood and Assistive Technology : Assistive Technology and Play in the Natural Environment
Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 — 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMLocation: onlinePlay is an essential part of a child’s development. However, young children with disabilities often experience barriers to play. In this workshop, assistive technology tools and strategies will be explored to make play more accessible for young children with disabilities in their natural routines and environments. Live captioning provided.Assistive Technology and Play in the Natural Environment - Register for this workshop
Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Education -
Assistive Technology for Reading and Writing: An Overview of Innovative Tools for School, Work, and Home
Date: Thursday, January 31, 2019 — 3:00 PM - 4:30 PMLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis workshop will introduce you to new tools that support reading and writing. Demonstrations will include devices from the STC lending library, mobile apps, Chrome extensions, and Microsoft learning tools. -
Assistive Technology in Adult Settings: Postsecondary, Employment, Community
Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 — 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressProfessionals who work with youth with disabilities will learn information on the role of assistive technology (AT) in the transition process, including specific AT skills students need to know. Explore examples of AT in a variety of adult settings, such as employment, postsecondary education, and community and independent living. -
Early Childhood and Assistive Technology : Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for Young Learners
Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 — 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMLocation: onlineAugmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools can help individuals say whatever they want to say to whomever they want to say it to whenever they want to say it. This workshop will introduce AAC and explore tools, strategies, and resources to implement communication tools in early childhood routines, settings, and classrooms. Live captioning provided.Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for Young Learners - Register for this workshop
Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Education -
Tech for Teens Club : Building a Robot
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2019 — 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressIn this workshop, teens with disabilities will assemble a robot and program it to respond to the environment. Students will learn about the entire process of building a robot, from assembly to executing code. This workshop is designed for students with basic computer skills but no previous coding knowledge is required. Students of all abilities are encouraged to attend. -
Tech for Girls Club : Chariot Racing with Robots
Date: Saturday, February 16, 2019 — 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressGirls with disabilities will build and decorate their own chariot out of a variety of craft materials. Once their chariot is built, they will attach it to a Sphero robot and will code the robot to drive, race, and battle other chariots. This workshop will use the CoderDojo curriculum.Chariot Racing with Robots - Register for this workshop
Provided in partnership with Thomson Reuters -
Housing: Starting the Journey : How do we start? (Step 1)
Date: Monday, February 11, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressHelp your son or daughter get started with their vision for community living, housing, and services. An overview of housing and services options will be provided. Registration recommended for all three workshops in this series (Monday 2/11, Monday 2/25, Tuesday 3/12). -
Housing: Starting the Journey : How is it paid for? (Step 2)
Date: Monday, February 25, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressGain a “big picture” view of how housing is funded through federal, state, and county resources. Learn how your son or daughter can become eligible for and access funding. Topics include income supplements and budgets. Registration recommended for all three workshops in this series (Monday 2/11, Monday 2/25, Tuesday 3/12). -
Incorporating Home Living Skills Into Daily Life for Your Middle School Youth
Date: Monday, August 19, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 AMLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressCome have fun exploring the tools and technology to help your son or daughter learn and practice home living skills. Topics will include: Meal planning and cooking, healthy living and smart choices, safety and emergency services, shopping and managing money, communication and self-advocacy, recreation and leisure, transportation. -
Early Childhood and Assistive Technology : Introduction to Assistive Technology (AT) for Young Children
Date: Thursday, February 14, 2019 — 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMLocation: onlineThis workshop will explore the breadth of assistive technology (AT) available for young children (ages birth to five). Participants will learn about the continuum of early childhood AT tools from the very simple to the highly complex and the research that supports the use of AT with young children. Live captioning provided.Introduction to Assistive Technology (AT) for Young Children - Register for this workshop
Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Education -
Tech for Girls Club : Mini Golf with Robots
Date: Saturday, January 19, 2019 — 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressMini golf and robots collide in this fun, hands-on workshop! Girls with disabilities will create their own mini golf course and learn how to code a Sphero robot to drive through the course. Obstacles can be added to make it more challenging. This workshop will use the CoderDojo curriculum.Mini Golf with Robots - Register for this workshop
Provided in partnership with Thomson Reuters -
Parent Leadership Training on Children’s Mental Health
Date: Thursday, January 17, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressParents of children and youth who have behavioral health challenges play an important role in their child’s services and supports and can use those experiences to help others. This training will cover information for parent leaders in Minnesota including: Parent leadership opportunitis, systems advocacy: an overview for parent leaders, and influencing change through the parent story. -
Supplemental Security Income (SSI): First Steps
Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMLocation: RosevilleLearn how your youth can apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to help meet his or her postsecondary education, training, employment, and independent living goals. -
APPy Hour : Take Control of Your New Year’s Resolutions – Apps to Track Habits, Get Reminders, and Stay Healthy
Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 — 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressNeed help sticking to those New Year’s resolutions? This ‘APPy Hour’ will showcase mobile apps to support establishing new habits. Apps will include daily habit trackers, motivational reminders, wellness support, and fitness tracking. These apps are great tools for people with disabilities seeking to build independent living skills. Mobile apps for both Apple and Android devices will be demonstrated. -
Transitioning to Employment
Date: Thursday, January 17, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMLocation: St CloudFamilies of youth will receive information on career exploration and planning, including preparing their youth for employment, and information about agencies that provide independent living, financial, and employment services and supports. -
Housing: Starting the Journey : What are the options? (Step 3)
Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressA more detailed explanation of individualized housing and services options will be provided by a panel of parents, young adults, and housing providers as they share their journeys through the process. Registration recommended for all three workshops in this series (Monday 2/11, Monday 2/25, Tuesday 3/12).
