Session Information
Sessions are on select Fridays, (check calendar for dates), 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. MT via Zoom video conferencing technology.
To register for the Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 sessions, click the button below.
Sessions
This session provides an overview of assistive technology (AT) that can support individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Participants will explore a variety of AT considerations designed to assist with job tasks such as reading, writing, communication, time management, organization, and more. Examples include built-in accessibility features (such as speech-to-text and text-to-speech), screen readers, magnification tools, adapted keyboards, equipment mounts, and other workplace accommodations.
Presenters: Terri Wofford, MS, CCC-SLP, Manager and Associate Lecturer, Wyoming Assistive Technology
Resources | Brittany Brigham, MSW, Community Outreach Coordinator II, Wyoming Assistive
Technology Resources
his ECHO session will cover password management, computer security best practices, and practical strategies for staying safe online. Participants will learn simple, effective ways to protect themselves from common cybersecurity threats and explore best practices for securing assistive technology (AT) devices to help safeguard sensitive information.
Presenter: Brook Malone, BSB, Community Outreach Coordinator I, Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
This session will provide an overview on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in the workplace both from an employee and employer standpoint. When looking at AAC strategies from the employee standpoint, the presentation will review self-advocacy, different types of AAC and possible reasons to use each within the workplace, and devices such as captioning, etc. When looking at AAC strategies from the employer standpoint, it will cover the ways that the employer can be sensitive to the needs of AAC within the workplace, such as communication and visual support aids and educating employees on ettiquite for customers who use AAC.
Presenters: Terri Wofford, MS, CCC-SLP, Manager & Associate Lecturer, Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources | Ruth Freidel, CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor, Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources
This presentation provides an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its role in protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Participants will learn about employer responsibilities under the ADA, compliance requirements, and examples of reasonable accommodations that can help people perform their work-related tasks.
Presenter: Shelby Kappler, BA, Assistive Technology Program Specialist, Wyoming Assistive Technology
Resources
Attendees will learn how hearing loss affects individuals in the workplace and what kind of solutions and accommodations could be beneficial. Wyoming Relay will share expertise through real-life scenarios and collaborations with state agencies, school districts, and other organizations and businesses. While each employee with hearing loss is different, this is a great starting point.
Presenter: Dominique Maestas, MSW, Equipment Distribution Specialist, Wyoming Relay
As the leading source of expert and trusted guidance on workplace accommodations and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) has the knowledge, resources, and tools to help employers recognize the valuable contributions that qualified workers with disabilities add to the workforce. Job accommodations are typically low in cost, positively impact the workplace in many ways, and play a vital role in increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. This presentation introduces attendees to JAN services and resources and explains how JAN can be a partner in exploring accommodation solutions.
Presenter: Teresa Goddard, Lead Consultant, Assistive Technology Services, Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
The University of Wyoming has earned its Research Level 1 (R1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing Wyoming's only four-year university with the top research universities in the United States.