| Build Your Own Assistive Technology Workshop About Our Training Opportunities ICAN AT4ALL offers a wide range of training on assistive technology and related issues. In addition to the training you will find on our Training Calendar, we frequently provide customized workshops for all kinds of audiences: consumers and families, students, employers, educators, technology practitioners, professionals, and the general public. The information on this page gives an overview of the types of training we generally provide and the various options that are typical. Though generally there is no cost for training provided by the knowledgeable staff of ICAN AT4ALL, some types of training may require associated costs. If you are interested in a training opportunity or in a presentation about ICAN, a technology exhibit or a tour of our Clearinghouse for your group, complete a Training Request Form or contact ICAN AT4ALL to discuss how we might meet your training needs. Back to Top
Some Possible Topics for Training - Benefits of Assistive Technology: An overview of AT and how it helps people with challenges work, learn, play and live more independently.
- Tools for Working: Computers, communication devices, ergonomics, talking software & common-sense accommodations.
- Computer Access: Modified keyboards & mice, voice-activated software, low vision tools, eye gaze controls & other options.
- Microsoft Windows accessibility features.
- Tools for Communicating: Augmentative communication devices and personal talkers.
- Tools for Heaing and/or Seeing: amplifiers, loops, communication tools, modified clocks and alarms, magnifiers, and computer access.
- Tools for Learning: Software that enhances learning.
- Tools for Daily Living: Cooking and eating aids, dressing and bathing aids, environmental controls, switches, and more.
- Tools for Mobility: Walkers, canes, scooters, wheelchairs, and other aids.
- Easy Access at Home: easy home modifications, ramps, organizational tips, and more.
- Tools for Cooking & Eating: Modified utensils, reachers, aids to help pour & hold, modified silverware, plate guards, talking microwave & more.
- Toys and Switches: Switches for children, modified toys & learning aids.
- Switches: Over 100 types of switches are available.
- Voice Activated Software.
- Learning software to help in school
- AT for Transition from School to Work
- AT for Transition from School to Higher Education
- AT for Transition from Institutional to Community Living
- Tools for writing: modified pencils, voice activated software, spellers, recorders, and other word processing features.
- Universal Design: New universal design guidelines & technology.
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Who Should Attend? - Consumers, Families & Advocates
- Occupational, Speech & Physical Therapists
- Special & Regular Educators & Paraprofessionals
- School Transition Teams
- Employers, Placement Specialists, & Rehabilitation Counselors
- DD Professionals & Facility Staff
- Long-term Residential Facility Staff
- Institution to Community Transition Teams
- Early Intervention Professionals
- Seniors & Senior Center Staff
- Pre-Service Professionals (In Training)
- Direct Care Staff
- Administrators & Policymakers
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