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Table of Contents Welcome from the Organizing Committee ................................................................................................................4

Why Being an Assistive Technology Professional is Great! ........................................................................................5

Conference Schedule ..................................................................................................................................................6

Keynote Speaker .....................................................................................................................................................7

Making Sense of Disabilities in Higher Ed...............................................................................................................8

Concurrent Sessions 1 ............................................................................................................................................8

Presentation A - The "New Three Rs" in Assistive Technology for Post-Secondary Student Success ................8

Presentation B - iPads in the Classroom .............................................................................................................9

Presentation C - Software and Smartphone Supports for Time Management and Organizational Skills ..........9

Presentation D - Can you get by on Built-in alone?......................................................................................... 10

Concurrent Sessions 2 ......................................................................................................................................... 11

Presentation A - AT User 3000 Student Plus Edition 2015 – Premium IE ....................................................... 11

Presentation B - Professional Accommodation in the Workplace .................................................................. 11

Presentation C - Integrating Learning Strategies with LiveScribe and Other Recording Devices ................... 12

Presentation D - Automatic Closed Captioning for Lectures ........................................................................... 13

Beyond AT 101 ..................................................................................................................................................... 13

Passport to AT ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

Keynote Workshop .............................................................................................................................................. 15

Concurrent Sessions 3 ......................................................................................................................................... 15

Presentation A - AT Assessments at Algonquin College .................................................................................. 15

Presentation B - Post-Secondary Adaptation in Light of Changes to K-12 AT ................................................. 15

Presentation C - Addressing Assistive Technology Equipment Abandonment in the Secondary Classroom . 16

Presentation D - To Be Announced ................................................................................................................. 16

Open AT ............................................................................................................................................................... 16

Reception and launch of NoOAT ......................................................................................................................... 16

Sponsors .................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Exhibitors ................................................................................................................................................................. 18

While you are in London ......................................................................................................................................... 21

Entertainment ..................................................................................................................................................... 21

Dining ................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Shopping .............................................................................................................................................................. 21

Tourism ................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Transportation ......................................................................................................................................................... 22

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Directions to King’s .............................................................................................................................................. 22

Getting around London ....................................................................................................................................... 22

General Conference Information ............................................................................................................................ 23

Registration Desk ................................................................................................................................................. 23

Internet Access .................................................................................................................................................... 23

Cell Phone Usage ................................................................................................................................................. 23

Parking ................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Luggage Room ..................................................................................................................................................... 23

Foodservice.......................................................................................................................................................... 23

Campus Maps ...................................................................................................................................................... 24

King’s Campus .................................................................................................................................................. 24

Labatt Hall ........................................................................................................................................................ 25

Student Life Centre .......................................................................................................................................... 25

Thank You ................................................................................................................................................................ 27

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Welcome from the Organizing Committee

Welcome to the 2015 Assistive Technology Conference! Brought to you by the Network of Ontario Assistive

Technologists.

Today began a little over a year ago. One Assistive Technologist with a nagging feeling that there had to be more… Many

conversations later it was agreed that what was thought to exist, didn’t. The journey began!

The job of an Assistive Technologist can be a lonely one at times. Often working alone or within a very limited circle of

like-minded professionals.

Assistive Technologists are very much passionate people, exploring technology, helping others and looking to share their

knowledge. What didn’t exist were opportunities for this to take place beyond our own limited circles.

…We were professionals without a community

Today is the start of such a community. Collaboration, networking and professional development must continue beyond

this conference. The Network of Ontario Assistive Technologists aims to do just that!

I leave you with one question… Have you ever wondered what it means to be an Assistive Technology professional? The

words of Scott Weissman sum it up perfectly for me. As you enjoy his article on the next page, take a moment to reflect

on your own reasons for being an Assistive Technologist. Let those be your guide in all you do.

On behalf of the organizing committee and all those who made today possible, yourself included, I thank you for being

part of this, a multi-disciplinary gathering of Assistive Technology minds. Enjoy the conference and make sure to sign up

for the Network!

Doug Mantle

Organizing Committee

Assistive Technology Conference 2015

Creativity is the key - “Just like fingerprints; no disability is the same for every person” (Weissman, 2014)

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Why Being an Assistive Technology Professional is Great!

Scott Weissman, August, 18, 2014, www.ndipat.org North Dakota Interagency Program for Assistive Technology (Reprinted with permission)

The assistive technology profession can be summed up like most great things. It’s rewarding but frustrating. Challenging but exhilarating. Inspiring

and at the same time vexing. Technology is available for so many that could benefit yet they cannot afford it, and individuals that could be

successful using a device may be resistant to trying it. These are the challenges and rewards that an Assistive Technology Professional tackles on a

daily basis, and here are my top reasons why it’s so great!

The Technology

Technology has been around for a long time. The first piece of technology was probably a rock or a stick. Can you imagine the conversations people

had, talking about the weird guy over in the hill country that was going to ruin the old way of doing things? When we think of technology today,

images that come to mind are computers and smartphones. As we move forward the technology will be everywhere, from wearable devices like

google glass and virtual headgear to implanted devices and mind control. As a professional in this field I have the opportunity, no, responsibility to

stay informed on all of the old, current, and developing technology.

Creativity

Providing assistive technology services means that you need to be creative. Often times individuals will walk into our demonstration center and

ask, “What do you have for hearing loss?” The answer is not as simple as the question. The options for hearing loss and all disability categories

(e.g. vision, computer access, communication, and learning) can have a multitude of device possibilities because of the different things people want

to do, and just like fingerprints; no disability is the same for every person. Creativity is a great reward and also a requirement.

Professional Community

Very few professional fields have a community spirit like assistive technology. Individuals have a passion for serving people, exploring technology,

and sharing what they learn along the way. This is a group of people that understand you cannot have all the answers, and aren’t afraid to

acknowledge it. The beauty of this awareness is that reaching out to colleagues in the office, state, nationally, or throughout the world can happen

and the end result is an individual with a disability being successful using technology. It’s a synergy that empowers everyone.

Consumers

These are the people we serve. These are the individuals who use amplified and large button phones to connect with family and friends on the

telephone because of a hearing loss. The person who suffered a traumatic brain injury and needs a scheduling system so they can be as

independent as possible. The teenager that uses specialized software programs because he has difficulty reading and writing. The 50 year old man

that wants to start using his computer with only his voice because he has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and knows that using his hands

will be harder and harder as time passes. The 65 year old woman that now uses an iPad for magnifying print because of a surgery that went wrong.

All of these examples have something in common:

Person with a disability + Challenge + Assistive Technology = SUCCESS

Assistive Technology truly changes people’s lives. Not only has it improved the lives of people that use it on a daily basis, it has also enriched my life

in ways I would have never expected!

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Conference Schedule

Thursday, June 4, 2015

LH = Labatt Hall / SLC = Student Life Centre / TBD = To Be Determined

WHEN WHAT WHERE 7:30 - 8:15 am Registration and Welcome - Sponsored by Aramark LH Lobby

8:15 - 8:30 am Conference Opening Remarks LH 105

8:30 - 9:30 am Keynote - Dr. Todd Cunningham

“Connecting Assistive Technology to Learning Profiles” LH 105

9:30 - 10:15 am Making Sense of Disabilities in Higher Ed – Wendy Dickinson, ACE, AERO LH 105

10:15 - 10:30 am Morning Break - Sponsored by Microcomputer Science Centre LH Lobby

10:35 - 11:25 am Concurrent Sessions 1 LH

Session 1A

The "New Three Rs" in Assistive Technology for Post-Secondary Student Success LH 100

Session 1B

iPads in the Classroom LH 101

Session 1C

Software and Smartphone Supports for Time Management and Organizational Skills LH 105

Session 1D

Can you get by on Built-in alone? LH 103

11:30 am - 12:20 pm Concurrent Sessions 2 LH

Session 2A

AT User 3000 Student Plus Edition 2015 – Premium IE LH 105

Session 2B

Professional Accommodation in the Workplace LH 100

Session 2C

Integrating Learning Strategies with LiveScribe and Other Recording Devices LH 101

Session 2D

Automatic Closed Captioning for Lectures LH 103

12:25 - 1:00 pm Beyond AT 101 SLC Theatre

1:00 - 2:00 pm Lunch and Passport to AT - Food for you and your AT craving

Sponsored by TD Bank Group SLC Lobby

1:00 – 2:00 pm King’s Assistive Technology Tours SLC 118

2:00 - 3:00 pm Keynote Workshop - Dr. Todd Cunningham LH 105

3:05 - 3:55 pm Concurrent Sessions 3 SLC

Session 3A

AT Assessments at Algonquin College SLC 004

Session 3B

Post-Secondary Adaptation in Light of Changes to K-12 AT SLC 006

Session 3C

Addressing Assistive Technology Equipment Abandonment in the Secondary Classroom SLC 005

Session 3D

To Be Announced TBD

3:55 - 4:10 pm Afternoon Break - Sponsored by Bridges Canada Inc. SLC Lobby

4:10 - 5:30 pm Open AT

Knowledge Sharing, Discussions, Demonstrations & more! SLC / LH

Rooms TBD

5:30 - 6:30 pm Networking Reception – Sponsored by Fanshawe Counselling & Accessibility Services

Launch of the Network of Ontario Assistive Technologists SLC Lobby

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Keynote Speaker

Connecting Assistive Technology to Learning Profiles"

"Assistive Technology (AT) has been identified as any technology that can

assist or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with a disability

(Wissick & Gardner, 2008). As such, AT may improve the academic, social,

and functional skills for a range of individuals with a variety of disabilities.

For students with learning disabilities (LD), AT aids in circumventing specific

areas of academic difficulties. The goal of AT in education is to help

students with LD gain access to the regular curriculum. Such life-changing

AT effects have led to increased awareness, funding, availability, and

spawned the development of new tools. The most up to date catalog of

education AT shows there are 246 products available (National Center for

Technology Innovation, 2014). For a teacher, trying to recommend the most

appropriate product for a student can be challenging. In the past, the SETT framework (Zabala, 2005) or

ASNAT periodical (Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative, 2009) have been used in guiding clinicians in the

selection process. Though both the SETT and ASNAT provide guidance to the selecting of assistive technology

for students, they do not provide sufficient guidance to recommend the specific AT products. The Assistive

Technology Tool Selection Protocol provides a more comprehensive model for guiding a teacher to identify

the appropriate technology to support the specific learning needs a student may have.

You are also invited to attend an afternoon workshop with Dr. Todd Cunningham…

About Dr. Todd Cunningham:

Dr. Todd Cunningham has empowered thousands of educators to optimize the use of assistive technology in their classrooms. Dr. Cunningham is a psychologist (Supervised Practice) currently teaching at University of Toronto and provides academic intervention services. His innovative research investigates the integration of assistive technology and learning strategies for children with learning difficulties due to a variety of reasons. A sought after public speaker and consultant, Dr. Cunningham has shared his expertise with parents, students, educators, school boards, and other professionals across North America. Dr. Cunningham was recently awarded a Bell “Let’s Talk” mental health grant to provide academic intervention support to northern Ontario communities through telepsychology.

Dr. Todd Cunningham

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Making Sense of Disabilities in Higher Ed

With today being a multi-disciplinary gathering of Assistive Technology minds, we all carry a slightly different shade of

passion and experience and exposure to the post-secondary education environment.

Supporting persons with disabilities in Higher Ed has a language all of its own. This, along with the multitude of services,

programs and opportunities available to students being a mystery to some of us, disabilities in Higher Ed begged to be

explained…

Please join Wendy Dickenson from Western University as she brings us together and creates common ground to guide

us through the rest of the day.

Wendy will be joined by Isabel Trueman and Kim Stern of AERO, as well as Michele Chittenden representing ACE. AERO

and ACE are book repositories, each serving students in post-secondary. Learn what exciting benefits both programs can

offer students with disabilities!

Learn…

What’s different about higher education

What to expect at college or university

Must do’s

Common pitfalls

Top tips for success

Concurrent Sessions 1

Presentation A - The "New Three Rs" in Assistive Technology for Post-Secondary Student Success

Presenter: Kathleen Raum B.A., B.Sc. O.T., O.T. Reg. (Ont), Occupational Therapist at the Communication Technology

Clinic Grand River Hospital

Target Audience: Students, Teachers, Faculty, Assistive Technology Specialists, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation

Specialists

Presentation Description: Building on the original 3 Rs of reading, writing and arithmetic, introduced two hundred years

ago as the foundation of our education system, we have moved forward with the new 3Rs of assistive

technology…revolutionary, reliable and responsive! The landscape of mainstream and assistive technology is changing

at an ever rapid pace, with ongoing integration of functions and applications. This session will focus on implementation

of assistive technology solutions for student success in reading, writing and numeracy functions at the post-secondary

level, in the school, home and community environments. Resources will be presented across the spectrum from no-tech

or low-tech solutions to high-tech hardware, software and integrated options. Success is also dependent on the

integration of human resource solutions to ensure that the new 3 Rs can be achieved.

Learning Outcomes: Attendees will have the opportunity to explore adaptive access hardware, software and integrated

technology solutions for reading, writing and numeracy activities. The integration of assistive technology solutions with

power wheelchair mobility, smart phone technology, as well as augmentative and alternative communication devices

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will also be explored. In addition, no-tech and low-tech solutions will be presented to demonstrate that success can be

found along the technology continuum. There will also be an opportunity to explore building capacity within human

resource solutions to further build upon student successes.

Presentation B - iPads in the Classroom

Presenter: Jenn Clarke, Adaptive Technologist Fanshawe College

Target Audience: Teachers, EA, IT and Administration

Presentation Description: I will demonstrate what Instructors at Fanshawe College are using in their classroom and/or shop in regards to apps and functions of the iPads to deliver course material. I will show how to “mirror” the Instructor’s iPad through a projector and how students can do the same. I will also demonstrate how you can use one iPad for the instructor or a whole class set and how that changes the dynamics of the classroom and engages students to participate and demonstrate their knowledge in more than one way.

Learning Outcomes: They will learn about popular apps that are being used for presenting and engaging students in the

classroom. How having a more interactive way of presenting the material can lend help with the many ways of teaching

and learning.

Presentation C - Software and Smartphone Supports for Time Management and Organizational Skills

Presenter: Linda Petty B.Sc. (OT), OT Reg. (Ont.), Assistive Technology Consultant University of Toronto Scarborough

Campus

Target Audience: Post-secondary and High school AT / Special Ed Consultants / Advisors

Presentation Description: One of the most important academic skills to enable success in the post-secondary

environment is the ability to organize academic work. This means that a student needs to develop effective time

management and organizational skills; to be able to consistently record assignment due dates and test dates in an

agenda; and to learn to effectively schedule their time for the reading, studying and writing assignments needed to

support the hours of classroom attendance. Many students, particularly those with learning disabilities, acquired brain

injury, anxiety, depression or ADHD, struggle to effectively schedule their time, and need training. Fortunately, there are

a number of skills that can be learned early in a student’s academic career that will help them master organizing their

academic work.

While high school students have set courses, taking up most of the six hour day, many still struggle with meeting due

dates and remembering to prepare for specific course requirements. Post-secondary studies are less structured than

high school, so students need to impose their own structure to make certain their academic work gets completed.

Everyday technologies, including free, web based calendaring services and Smartphone calendars can be used to

support students in managing their time to achieve their academic goals, in high school and post-secondary

environments.

Learning strategies, coupled with assistive technology, are a powerful approach to organize post-secondary academic

work. This workshop will highlight some of the key strategies and technology that students can start putting in place at a

high school level with little guidance from teachers or parents. Some examples are included which are available

specifically to University of Toronto students; however, free web-based options will also be demonstrated.

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Everyday technologies, such as the use of Microsoft Outlook or on-line calendaring programs can be used to apply set up

class, lab and tutorial schedules, with recurrence to populate the whole semester and color coding for quick

identification of each course. Blocks of time are then scheduled prior to the class for readings, and afterwards for

summarizing notes. This structure is then modified with the use of an Assignment Calculator with assignment deadlines,

and the broken down, step by step assignment tasks are added to the relevant days on the calendar. Other items from

the syllabus or educational calendar are then added, such as tests and exams, and study times adjusted accordingly. The

student can then include part time work, social events and everyday tasks, to have a complete picture of their needs and

commitments.

This calendar is then synchronized to Smartphones or iPods/tablets, to provide portable reminders and input

opportunities. As the student then obtains information about tests, projects, papers and exams, these are scheduled in

as appointments with corresponding color coding. The student can then review their “normal” schedule and decide

where to schedule or re-shuffle study times for tests and exams.

While the final schedule with its colorful blocks of allocated time may appear very full, it can provide students with a

sense of control, as they are aware of all of the needs in the weeks and months ahead and can adjust the various blocks

of time and tasks to meet their deadlines and goals. This may prevent the stress of always feeling behind or that they

have forgotten something. It also enables them to enjoy their free time, knowing that they have completed their

assignments and made their deadlines, and that time is allocated for upcoming events.

This workshop will also review briefly review apps that can assist students in organization and time management, for use

on tablets and Smartphones. The presenter will also highlight on-line and print resources available to support mastery of

these critical skills.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Participants will understand the rational for learning organizational skills to ensure success in the post-

secondary environment

2. Participants will learn how to use a range of strategies and every day technologies which promote time

management

3. Participants will review use of an assignment calendar, various apps and Smartphone applications that support

organizational skills/time management

Presentation D - Can you get by on Built-in alone?

Presenter: Ron Leblanc, Adaptive Technologist Fanshawe College and Michelle Cadarette, Adaptive Technologist

Fanshawe College

Target Audience: Anyone who needs to use or will be assisting someone with a disability who would like to know what is

already built in to the most common computers operating systems.

Presentation Description: Exploring the built-in feature set of Microsoft Windows verses Apple Macintosh operating

systems. In a head-to-head comparison we will be evaluating the “Ease of Access Centre” in Windows Control Panel

and both the Accessibility and the Dictation & Speech in the Mac “System Preferences”. We will be demonstrating and

highlighting both the merits and shortcomings of each system. We are hoping to provide a fair comparison in order to

allow each attendee the opportunity to fully understand what is available.

Learning Outcomes: Attendees will learn what built-in accessibility features are available in both Windows and Mac

operating systems. How they work and what they can do.

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Concurrent Sessions 2

Presentation A - AT User 3000 Student Plus Edition 2015 – Premium IE

Presenter: David Standish Bsc, Assistive Technologist Brock University and Catherine Radimer MA, Learning Strategist /

Assistive Technologist Brock University

Target Audience: High School, Post-Secondary (primary focus), Work Place

Presentation Description: The current demographic of assistive technology users has different needs, skills, and

expectations than in the past. They tend to use multiple devices, to be fairly comfortable with technology, to have been

heavily supported by parents and schools with tasks including time management, reading, writing, and test taking, and

to expect quick and easy solutions to their needs. Many also have more complex diagnoses involving multiple

comorbidities that impact many aspects of their lives. At the same time, assistive technologies and strategies have

remained largely unchanged over the last decade, and we continue to rely on programs like Kurzweil 3000, Dragon

NaturallySpeaking, and Inspiration in conjunction with such standard learning strategies as SQ5R, mind mapping, and

task scheduling.

Making these established tools and technologies relevant to current technology users requires a flexible and

individualized approach. In our presentation, we offer innovative assistive technology ideas and processes we have

developed while working with students with disabilities in a university setting. We discuss how to increase AT user

engagement, integrate multiple devices, and customize traditional approaches and technologies to meet the diverse and

challenging needs and expectations of today’s student and tomorrow’s workforce.

Learning Outcomes: In this session, participants will:

Understand today’s AT user and what makes their profile unique. Learn how to meet the needs of AT users using their existing skills, experience, and technology. Learn about ideas and processes on how to integrate multiple technologies for reading, writing, exam

preparation, and time management. Learn how to increase AT user technology engagement and usage through training programs involving focused

strategy integration.

Presentation B - Professional Accommodation in the Workplace

Presenter: Erin Plumb B.A., AT Trainer & AT Training Scheduler Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor-Essex County

and Danielle Gignac B.Comm, MBA, Resource Manager Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor-Essex County

Target Audience: Employment Supports Staff, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Specialists, Students

Presentation Description: The duty to accommodate people with disabilities in the workplace has been established in

law for several decades; however, many people with disabilities still do not request accommodations and many

employers do not understand their responsibilities. Employers often assume that solutions will cost thousands of

dollars, while in many cases creative solutions can be found that are cost effective. Even when accommodations are

requested and granted, it is often assumed that the person with the disability will know how to use their

accommodation effectively and efficiently with little to no training or practice time.

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Discussion will take place with respect to: the rights and responsibilities of both the employee and employer for

workplace accommodation, designing and implementing creative cost-effective solutions, and the need for training and

practice time when an accommodation is implemented. A handout will also be provided to provide sample workplace

difficulties and potential accommodations.

Learning Outcomes: After this presentation, attendees will be able to:

Describe the legal framework surrounding workplace accommodation and the rights and responsibilities of both

the employee and the employer

Design creative and appropriate accommodation solutions tailored to the individual’s needs Identify the need to allow the person training and practice time when implementing an accommodation

Develop creative thinking and problem solving abilities

Presentation C - Integrating Learning Strategies with LiveScribe and Other Recording Devices

Presenter: Brandy Mullen M.Sc, Learning Strategist for School of Health and Wellness and Engineering Technology at

Georgian College and James McEachern B.A., B.Ed., Adaptive Technologist at Georgian College

Target Audience: Adaptive Technologists, Learning Strategists, Accessibility Advisors and anyone else with a keen

interest and passion for working with students.

Presentation Description: This workshop will begin with a brief group discussion as to why users would want to use

recording tools in the classroom. We will then move onto introducing two assistive technology applications; the

LiveScribe Smart Pen and the AudioNote application. The LiveScribe smart pen (which will be the main emphasis of the

workshop) and the AudioNote application combine the functionality of note-taking and voice recording to create a

powerful tool that will save the user time while improving the quality of their notes. With the LiveScribe, you can record

everything you write, hear or say and then replay your recordings simply by tapping on your notes in the specialized

notebooks. You can also transfer notes and audio to your computer via USB cable or Wi-Fi connection and the LiveScribe

Desktop software will save everything for fast, easy access to what’s important. The AudioNote application does the

same as the LiveScribe but with some added benefits and for a much lower investment. After briefly demonstrating the

recording applications, the Learning Strategist will discuss two different strategies that can be used in conjunction with

the technology to illustrate to the audience how to get the MOST out of using the technology. The workshop will

conclude with a brief Q&A and discussion from the audience.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this workshop you will:

Identify the reasons why students use recording software for recording lectures. Learn the basics of the LiveScribe Smart Pen and the AudioNote iPad/iPhone application. Practice two different learning strategies incorporating a digital recording device

Additional information for participants in this session: Please bring a LiveScribe pen and “dot paper” booklet or

iPad/iPhone if you have one. If you have an iPad/iPhone and you are interested in using AudioNote, please download

the app to your iPad/iPhone prior to this workshop. The cost is $5.79 currently through the iTunes store. You do not

need either application to get the full benefits of this workshop. We will aim to have a few LiveScribe pens on hand for

participants to try.

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Presentation D - Automatic Closed Captioning for Lectures

Presenter: Michele Barbeau, B.Sc., M.Sc.,B.Ed. Ph.D., Part time Faculty Western University, Schulich School of Medicine

and Dentisty

Target Audience: Post Secondary (primary focus), High School, Distance Educators

Presentation Description: The use of captioning for lectures originally developed through the use of Blackboard

Collaborate (BBC) for online teaching. Combining Dragon Naturally Speaking with BBC easily and inexpensively allows

for automatic real-time captioning which has a high degree of accuracy. This software combination has successfully

been used for our online classes with positive student feedback. This method need not be restricted to the online

classroom but can also be incorporated into a traditional face to face presentation.

Students with hearing loss will benefit from greater autonomy in the classroom. In addition, other groups of students

may also find captioned lectures will improve their access to and understanding of course materials leading to greater

student success.

Learning Outcomes: Attendees will learn the hardware requirements and step-by-step instructions for combining

Blackboard Collaborate and Dragon Naturally Speaking software to provide automatic real-time captioning. In addition,

possible uses for this technology will be explored.

Beyond AT 101

Please join our exhibitors as they go beyond AT 101 and share new products and tips for existing ones. With five minutes

each, exhibitors will show off their new offerings and share their expertise. Slated are presentations about…

Low vision, blind, and LD students and note taking

The new ONYX HD

ARIA widgets and dynamic content

The new Mobilux Digital Touch HD, Magni Link Zip, Magni Link S

The new Prodigi and its OCR with text to speech

A switch accessible mounting arm for tablet positioning

SensusAccess

ThoughtQ

Dragon and compatibility with Chrome and Google

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Passport to AT

During the lunch hour, exhibitors will be waiting for you! Bring your Passport to AT and visit as many exhibitors as you

can. Sample their wares. Ask your questions. See the latest products. Get your hands on the tech you have always

wanted to try!

Have your Passport to AT handy as the exhibitors share the answers to their trivia questions. Get as many correct

answers as you can and enter your Passport for your chance to win some fantastic door prizes!

You will have to see the door prizes for yourself to believe it! Some examples….

Computers

Software

Accessories

Gift cards

Tablet mounts

Scanners

Make sure you pick up your Passport to AT

at the Registration Desk for your chance to win!

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Keynote Workshop

Join Dr. Todd Cunningham for his Keynote Workshop – Participate in a hands on session and apply the principles of The

Assistive Technology Tool Selection Protocol through case studies.

Concurrent Sessions 3

Presentation A - AT Assessments at Algonquin College

Presenter: Jason (Jay) Timms, Assistive Technologist Algonquin College

Target Audience: Anyone interested in Post-Secondary Assistive Technology

Presentation Description: Algonquin College has had AT services for 15 years. Over the years the technology and

services have evolved. Find out about how we offer AT services to Algonquin College Students

AT Assessment

Identify the functional limitations Identify AT options

Explore the AT

Reflect to determine if the tool meets needs

Make recommendations, start over Cross refer to other services and specialists

Find out 4 simple measuring sticks students can use to help decide if their AT is working for them.

Learning Outcomes:

What an AT Assessment is at Algonquin College

The types of AT tools and services a student can expect at Algonquin

4 super simple measuring sticks for AT in an post-secondary setting

Presentation B - Post-Secondary Adaptation in Light of Changes to K-12 AT

Presenter: Danielle Gignac, B.Comm, MBA, Resource Manager Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor - Essex

County and Erin Plumb, B.A., AT Trainer & AT Training Scheduler Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor - Essex

County

Target Audience: Assistive Technologists and Learning Strategists who are new to the field

Presentation Description: The Ministry of Education is encouraging school boards to find innovative and cost effective

AT solutions for students with disabilities. As a result, AT solutions vary widely at each school board. The deployment of

iPads and Chromebooks instead of laptops with standard AT software installed is becoming common. As a result, K-12

students appear to be more accepting of using AT in the classroom. These same students will expect to use similar AT

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solutions in their higher education. Post-secondary institutions will be forced to adapt their practices to become student

driven, flexible, and innovative.

Discussion will take place regarding the benefits of using a wide variety of AT solutions, the potential impact of this

variety on post-secondary institutions, and examples will be provided of how the University of Windsor is providing

student driven solutions that are flexible and innovative.

Learning Outcomes: After this presentation, attendees will be able to:

Compare the pros and cons of using iPads or Chromebooks versus traditional laptops as a possible AT solution Consider the implications of how these evolving AT solutions will impact their institution’s current AT practices

Assess their institution’s current AT practices and solutions in regards to the following criteria: is it student

driven, flexible, and innovative?

Develop creative thinking and problem solving abilities

Presentation C - Addressing Assistive Technology Equipment Abandonment in the Secondary Classroom

Presenter: Heather Touzin, BA, B.Ed, OCT, Assistive Technology Resource Teacher Lambton Kent District School Board

and Timothy Molyneaux, BA, BEd, OCT, Assistive Technology Resource Teacher Lambton Kent District School Board

Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, EAs, OTs, Assistive Technologists

Presentation Description: Come hear how Lambton-Kent District School Board is tackling the issue of secondary SEA

laptop/computer abandonment. Learn how we coordinate Resource Teachers, Classroom teachers and students to

effectively use their SEA equipment in the secondary classroom. Topics include: our coaching model, OSSLT preparation,

integration of SEA software and OSAPAC software in the classroom, and transitioning to iPads for AT.

Learning Outcomes: Attendees will learn strategies for helping students continue to use their assistive software,

hardware, and apps effectively throughout secondary school and beyond.

Presentation D - To Be Announced

Open AT

Wish that we had a session on ______? Well here is your opportunity. Sign up at the registration desk or via the link that

will be available and lead a session. Discuss, demonstrate, create, problem solve – the type of session and topic are only

limited by your imagination. If you aren’t the presenter type, make sure you check out the topics and sign up to attend

those that you are interested in!

Reception and launch of NoOAT

To conclude the day, there will be a networking reception. Wind down with us as we wind up for the launch of the

Network of Ontario Assistive Technologists! Refreshments and appetizer type foods will be served.

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Sponsors

Please join us in thanking our sponsors. Without their assistance and generous support, this conference would not have

been possible. Please show your appreciation by visiting them while at the conference and thanking them in person!

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Exhibitors

We encourage you to visit our exhibitors, located on the main floor of the Darryl J. King Student Life Centre. Although

exhibitors will be arriving throughout the morning, all exhibitors will be ready to show you the latest and greatest in

Assistive Technology services and tools by 12 noon.

Starting at 12:25pm, please be sure to visit the vendor demonstrations that are part of Beyond AT 101. The

presentations will each be about five minutes and promise to showcase new and exciting AT as well as unique and

innovative ways of using the tried and true!

During lunch, be sure to carry your Passport to AT with you as you visit each exhibitor table. Engage in discussions, learn

what is new,and try out the technologies! While at each table, make certain you find out the answer to each exhibitors

trivia question so you can complete your Passport to AT and enter for your chance to win some fantastic door prizes!

Remember, the exhibitors are here for you! Ask as many questions as you can. Take all the tech for a test drive…

Ps... Drop by the King’s Connection while you are at the conference and check out the fantastic King’s merchandise!

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While you are in London While visiting the conference at King’s, you can easily find entertainment, dining, and shopping in the nearby Masonville

area – located at the intersection of Richmond Street and Fanshawe Park Road.

Head west on Epworth Avenue towards Richmond Street. Then turn right and head North on Richmond Street.

Masonville area is located at the fifth intersection – where Richmond meets Fanshawe!

Entertainment If you would like to catch a movie during your stay in London, head to Silver City at Masonville Place. Check out the web

link to find out what’s currently playing. http://www.cineplex.com/Theatre/silvercity-london

Dining Masonville area offers many types of dining experiences to satisfy your appetite. You will find everything from fast food

to major restaurant chains and family diners. Or you can choose from a few upscale restaurants as well.

Shopping If you want to browse around the shops during your visit, you can locate quite a variety in the Masonville area. Included

are big box chains, Masonville Place Mall, grocery stores, major banks, pharmacies, clothing and shoes, coffee shops, a

library and book stores.

Tourism If you’re looking for sights to see during your visit to London, check out Tourism London’s website. It provides more

information about museums, galleries, libraries, theatre, festivals and concert halls in the Forest City.

http://www.londontourism.ca/

Masonville area

King’s University College

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Transportation

Directions to King’s

Eastbound or Westbound

Exit Highway 401 at Wellington Road North

Follow Wellington Road downtown until it ends at Pall Mall Street

Turn left onto Pal! Mai! Street and follow for one block

Turn right onto Richmond Street and follow for approximately 1.5 km

Just past the gates of Western, turn right onto Epworth Avenue

Southbound

Follow Highway 4 (which becomes Richmond Street)

Turn left onto Epworth Avenue (1/2 block before main gates of Western)

Train, Bus and Air

The VIA Rail Station is located in downtown London, near the comer of Richmond and York Streets

The Greyhound Bus Terminal is located in downtown London, one block west of Richmond Street

London Transit Richmond and University buses stop on Richmond Street near Epworth Avenue

The London Airport is located about 10 minutes from King's

Getting around London

London has a number of cab companies to choose from. Should you be needing a cab while here, please consider using

Checker Limousine. They are a flat-fee car service that charges per zone of travel. This method avoids unexpectedly high

charges due to trains, traffic delays etc. Additionally, their drivers are professional and uniformed and the vehicles are

typically town-cars or better. You can get costing ahead of time as well as you can pre-book your trips. Costs are very

similar to or cheaper than traditional cabs.

Their website is https://www.voyageurtransportation.ca/services/checker_limousine/overview and phone number is

519-659-0400.

Unfortunately Checker does not offer accessible service beyond canes, walkers and foldable wheelchairs. For accessible

options, please consider contacting Yellow London Taxi at http://www.yellowlondontaxi.ca or by phone at 1-877-657-

1122. Trips are charged by traditional taxi methods of time & kilometers. A typical trip from the airport to a downtown

area hotel would be $25-30 and from those hotels to the conference location at King's it would be about $15. From the

VIA or Greyhound station to King's would also be about $15. You can pre-book by calling them. They have 4 accessible

vans that can carry one wheelchair and up to 4 additional passengers not in wheelchairs. They use a power lift versus a

ramp.

Trusting this information assists with your trip to London, I encourage you to let any of the conference organizing

committee know if there is anything else we can do to help.

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General Conference Information

Registration Desk Please ensure you start your conference experience by visiting the registration desk just inside Labatt Hall. The

registration desk is not only where you will check in and get your name tag, it will be a wealth of additional information

and services such as

Accessibility information and assistance

Schedule and directional information

Printing station for conference materials

Your opportunity to register and obtain more information about The Network of Ontario Assistive Technologists

Lost and found

Emergency assistance

Luggage room access

The registration desk will be open from 7:30am until 6:30pm.

Internet Access Internet access will be available free of charge to all in attendance. Login details will be available from the registration

desk.

Cell Phone Usage It is understood that we live in a connected and ‘almost always on’ world. To minimize disruptions, we ask that

participants, presenters, and exhibitors either turn their cell phones off or to silent or vibrate while attending the

conference.

Parking On-site parking is available at no charge for all conference participants. A parking map is included to assist you in

locating the appropriate lot based on your needs

General participant parking is available in lot P3 which is accessible from Waterloo Street

Accessible parking is available in lot P3 off Waterloo and P4 which is accessible from Epworth Avenue

Exhibitor parking is available in lot P1 accessible from Epworth Avenue, lot P3, and lot P4

For conference participants who are staying in residence at King’s, please follow the parking direction provided by

residence staff.

Luggage Room To assist those who may have to check out of their hotel accommodations prior to the end of the conference, storage

will be available for your luggage. Please see the registration desk for assistance.

Foodservice All breaks and lunches are catered by Aramark. Additional food and beverages are available from Tim Horton’s which is

located inside the Darryl J. King Student Life Centre. During the day of the conference, Tim Horton’s will be open until

2pm.

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Campus Maps

Online versions of King’s University College campus and building maps can be found at

http://www.kings.uwo.ca/about-kings/visitor-info/campus-maps

King’s Campus

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Labatt Hall

Student Life Centre Main Floor

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Second Floor

Lower Level

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Thank You

The organizing committee of the Assistive Technology Conference 2015 would like to thank each and every participant,

exhibitor, volunteer, and supporter for making this day a success!

Please stay tuned to the conference website www.ATconference.ca for more details about future conference plans!

Remember, continue the networking and professional development well after the conference ends by joining the

Network of Ontario Assistive Technologists at www.OntarioAT.ca

Take care!

Your Assistive Technology Conference 2015 Organizing Committee

Doug Mantle Danielle Van de Ven Ray Lumsden Ron Leblanc

Michelle Cadarette Ashley Ross Ted Morrison