Ages 0-5

Early Intervention and Transition Services at Age Three
This workshop provides a detailed overview of early intervention and transition services at age three to families and professionals who serve infants and toddlers with disabilities. It also includes information about procedural safeguards and tips and pointers for a successful transition.

Getting and Keeping Your First Job
The goal of this workshop is to help families, caregivers and professionals understand the realities of today’s work world so they can help youth with disabilities earn competitive employment. Participants will learn the importance of disability self-awareness, career planning and strategies to navigate resumes, job interviews and job accommodations.

Journey through Adolescence
This workshop will provide parents with basic information about the changes that puberty and adolescence bring to every child, including their son or daughter. The information is intended to help participants feel more comfortable and confident as they help their children safely navigate this important transition from childhood to adulthood. The ultimate aim is to promote the independence, personal safety, healthy lifestyles, healthy relationships and social inclusion of youth with disabilities. This workshop is appropriate for parents of primary and middle school students.

Section 504 and Transition to Postsecondary Services
In this workshop, we will assist you to understand the ITP process as it pertains to postsecondary education and other related services. We will also provide an overview of programs and resources available to your child entering postsecondary education or employment.

Transition to Adult Services
Focuses on the development of the Individual Transition Plan and the transition process from school to adult services. Explains other system criteria and application processes, i.e. Social Security Administration, Department of Rehabilitation and Regional Center. Discusses supports for the individual to live independently and productively within the community. Positive communication techniques are interspersed throughout the workshop.

Tips and Tricks for Getting and Keeping a Job – An Interactive workshop for Teens
Join us to learn skills to be successfully employed! This interactive workshop will help teens and young adults learn tools to find a job, keep a job, self-advocate while on the job, and communicate and practice social etiquette.

Transition to Middle School
Transitions can be filled with anticipation and questions about what happens next. This workshop will guide parents and professionals on the ins and outs of what you can be doing now to prepare for middle school, as well as tips and strategies that can be used once students make the transition.

Apps for Auditory and Visual Skills (English/Spanish)
Join us and learn about different apps that focus on visual and auditory skills such as matching, following directions, processing and memory. The apps shown will be both educational and entertaining. Come brush up on your visual and auditory skills along with us!

Apps for Early Learning (English/Spanish)
Join us as we demonstrate apps that facilitate early learning for young children with special needs, ages 0 to 5. Apps will include preschool concepts, early literacy, fine motor skills and more! Join us for a fun filled fast paced webinar!

Apps for Spelling and Phonics (English/Spanish)
Spelling and phonics are critical skills that lead to reading and writing fluency. During our time together, we will demonstrate apps that work on both spelling and phonics.

Assistive Technology for Sensory Difficulties (English/Spanish)
Students with sensory difficulties, like those with Autism, ADHD and other diagnosis, may have trouble filtering out background noise, sitting under bright lights, show tactile defensiveness and much more. This workshop will include information about resources such as fidgets, alternative seating, reading tools, auditory devices, items for sensory stimulation and sensory apps.  Join us for a fun, informative session and leave with resources galore!

Assistive Technology Assessment Process (English/Spanish)
Are you considering whether your child could benefit from assistive technology? Join us to learn about the laws that pertain to assistive technology devices and services, how to request an AT assessment, what that process looks like, as well as ideas for writing IEP goals pertaining to assistive technology, and a list of helpful resources.

AT for Early Learning (English/Spanish)
This webinar includes different types of assistive technology used for young children, from birth to age five. Topics include apps and websites that facilitate early learning, toy/book adaptations, low tech items, early AAC, and much more. Come see how your little ones can benefit from assistive technology.

Executive Function Tools and Supports (English/Spanish)
Executive functions are the self-regulating skills that we all use to accomplish tasks, from getting dressed to doing homework. They include: paying attention, organizing, planning, and prioritizing as well as regulating emotions and many others. Come discover tools and strategies that may assist individuals with time and project management, organization, attention, focus, working memory, and self-regulation. 

Fantastic and Free Websites and Apps (English/Spanish)
In this webinar, we will introduce a variety of specialized apps and educational websites. Join us for a fun, informative session.  

Introduction to Assistive Technology (English/Spanish)
Did you know that there are many different types of assistive technology available to people of all ages and abilities? In this webinar, we will introduce the Assistive Technology continuum and discuss the different AT categories. The technology will include examples of low-tech, medium-tech, and high-tech. Join us for a brief introduction to assistive technology and see the many options available today!

Let’s Talk AAC: An Introduction (English/Spanish)
In this webinar, we will introduce low, mid and high tech Augmentative Alternative Communication devices and varied options. Participants will leave with a thorough understanding of what AAC is, where to obtain it, and who may benefit. Handout includes a list of AAC helpful resources.

Let’s Talk AAC: Parents and Professionals Working Together (English/Spanish)
Will present ideas, practical examples, tips and pointers for implementing AAC across multiple settings. We will emphasize the importance of collaboration in order to best help each AAC user by working together for the common goal of individualized, person centered AAC.

AAC for Transition-Aged Youth and Adults (English/Spanish)
Many students don’t have access to AAC in childhood. Some receive devices in school but outgrow them or find them inadequate. Lack of training and frustration can also lead to device abandonment. Others need new AAC systems after leaving school. This webinar will cover AAC use, resources, and ideas for teenagers and adults.

Marvelous Math Apps (English/Spanish)
Are your kiddos frustrated by math? Are you looking for new ways to teach or practice concepts? Join us as we share over a dozen math apps geared toward early math, elementary, middle and high school.

Reading Apps (English/Spanish)
There are so many reading apps out there! We will demonstrate some of the ones that we think are worthwhile and educational, as well as some super helpful reading tools. Categories include comprehension, fluency, decoding and more. Apps shown will be for ages ranging from elementary through high school and beyond.

Reading and Writing Supports for Middle and High School (English/Spanish)
Is your middle or high schooler struggling with reading, writing, or both? If so, please join us for an informative presentation that will include helpful online technology tools including Google Chrome Extensions and helpful websites.

Social and Life Skills Apps (English/Spanish)
Many kiddos (and adults) struggle with social and life skills. Join this session, in which we will demonstrate apps that can help with these skills. App focus will include: personal grooming, household chores, telling time, dialing 911, social skills and more. Apps for various ages will be shown.

Writing Apps (English/Spanish)
Know someone that struggles with writing? In this webinar, we will demonstrate apps for handwriting, word prediction, grammar and spell check, as well as a few great tools that can assist with filling out forms and homework. Apps for elementary through High School will be shown and discussed.