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Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR)|Wyoming Institute for Disabilities

Training and Events 

Prentke Romich Company presents Putting LAMP to Work: AAC Strategies for Promoting the Development of Communication for Individuals with ASD, Sponsored by Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR).

Date: Friday, September 13, 2013
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (registration begins 30 minutes prior to starting time)
Location: University of Wyoming’s Union Building, Senate Chambers  Room, 1000 E. University Ave. Dept. 3105, Laramie, Wyoming. 
CEUs: 0.5 ASHA CEUs offered
Cost: $79

Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) is a therapeutic approach based on neurological and motor learning principles. This workshop will cover the role of readiness to learn and share focus in the implementation of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The importance of using motor patterning to develop motor automaticity and implementation strategies for teaching children with ASD to use AAC will be discussed.   To register or to read more about LAMP or this training visit:   http://www.aacandautism.com/trng/index.php?action=view&id=QZAP5A053A2U.

Note on parking: Attendees with permits can park in the Union Lot.  Without permits. Day Lot kiosks are available on East end of the Union. Attendees may also park and ride from the East Express (30th & Willett), or the South Express (15th & Spring Creek). The shuttles to the Union are free and run every 7-9 minutes.

 


WATR Demo Days Expo: Cool School Tools

A man with grey hair and glasses tries typing on a virtual keyboard at Demo Days. You loved it and wanted more...Demo Days is back for fall 2013! Plan to attend one of our events this fall and get another taste of what is new in assistive technology. Experts from WATR will be on hand to answer questions, show you devices, and get you ready to borrow from our device loan library. The School Tools event is focused on learn about assistive technology for studying, learning, communicating, and more!  Bring your questions and ideas. No preregistration. This is a free event and is open to individuals with disabilities, caregivers, professionals of all backgrounds, children, groups, and the public.

Evanston, Wyoming

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Evanston Roundhouse

1440 Main Street

Newcastle, Wyoming

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Weston County Senior Center

627 Pine Street


WATR training cancellation policy

For all WATR trainings, the last opportunity for a full refund requires cancellation 10 days prior to the event. For a half refund, you may cancel up to five days before the event. No refund will be issued with less than a five day notice. Please call 1-888-989-9463 or E-mail watr@uwyo.edu to let us know if you are unable to attend a training.

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