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UW Project ECHO
Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
Dept. 4298; 1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2977
Toll Free: (888) 989-9463
TeleType: (800) 908-7011
Fax: (307) 766-2763
Email: projectecho@uwyo.edu
UW ECHO in Assistive Technology provides training and the sharing of best practices for educators and service providers to consider, implement and evaluate the use of assistive technology to improve outcomes for students.
Network participants include users of assistive technology and their families, assistive technology professionals, specialists and teams, school administrators, general and special education teachers, paraeducators, case managers, school counselors, school psychologists, state agency staff, and special education service providers, including OTs, PTs, SLPs, etc.
UW ECHO in Assistive Technology is a collaboration with Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources.
Sessions are on Thursdays, bi-weekly, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MT via Zoom video conferencing technology.
Fall sessions start September 7 and will feature a new series on assistive technology and recreation. Topics will include accessible trails, adaptations for visual impairments, hunting, and video game adaptations.
Starting this fall 2023, most ECHO sessions will be held on the new iECHO content management platform. (Geriatrics and ECHO for Families/Familias will not be on the new iECHO.) There are a few new procedures. Registering for and joining sessions now require an iECHO account. You'll be prompted to create your account when you register the first time. Sessions will still occur via Zoom, but you will access the Zoom link through the iECHO platform.
The iECHO platform will allow you to:
Directly connect to Zoom to join a session
Access all session materials (also available in the Canvas course)
Register once for all sessions during the semester
A short training video is available on how to register in iECHO.
Zoom also provides access for users with physical disabilities, blindness, and low vision through a range of keyboard shortcuts.
We will review current research about the benefits of outdoor recreation for people with disabilities as well as the challenges people face when trying to recreate. We will provide an overview of the partners that state AT programs collaborate with to ensure people with disabilities have access to the equipment, instruction, and opportunities to participate in outdoor recreation. Various AT that could help people with disabilities be more independent will be highlighted. The presentation will finish with a focus on two statewide adaptive recreation initiatives, one on adaptive cycling and one for accessible boating.
Presenter: Molly Kimmel, OTR/L, Director of MonTECH
With visitor levels rising every year to the National Parks, the Park Service has a long term plan to increase accessibility for everyone. Learn about our goals: 1. How do we create a welcoming environment for individuals with disabilities? 2. We need to make sure that every new activity, facility, or program has accessibility built into it from its creation. 3. How do we prioritize and upgrade exisiting acitivities, facilities, and programs?
Presenter: Jeremy Buzzell, Branch Chief for the Accessibility Management Program National Park Service
Appropriate access and involvement in physical, sports and leisure activities for those with blindness and visual impairments is critical to long-term health, development and meaningful inclusion. Find a meaningful way to allow them to show you “Yes I Can!”
Presenter: Jennifer D'Alessandro- Educational Consultant, Vision Outreach Services Special Education Unit
Overview of Wyoming Disabled Hunters program and various types of assistive technology for hunting.
Presenter: Bryce Fauskee, Vice President of the Wyoming Disabled Hunters Cody WY
Special Olympics sports competitions are based on the idea that athletes of all abilities should be given an equal chance of succeeding, whether it is a personal best or a gold medal. Special Olympics calls this competition-level matching “divisioning.”
Presenter: Sean Stake, Senior Manager, Coach and Resource Development, Special Olympics North America
As the weather gets colder, it is time to find ways to have fun indoors- and what’s better than a classic board game? Join us during this session to learn about how board games and card games can be adapted in a variety of ways to be inclusive for all members of the family!
Presenter: Shelby Kappler, WATR AT Program Specialist
Gaming as an occupation is growing ever more popular and has come a long way from the days of Pong and the Atari 2600. As the gaming industry has evolved and grown, so too does the need for more inclusive gaming opportunities. Whether you are a newbie or a major league gaming pro, a casual or hardcore gamer, join us as we dive into what accessible gaming looks like from the hardware and assistive technology that people game on to how games are designed. From this, you'll walk away with a foundation on how to help those interested in gaming more meaningfully participate in one of Nathan's most beloved hobbies.
Presenter: Nathaniel (Nathan) Baniqued OTD, OTR/L
Go Baby Go Wyo is a program that modifies off-the-shelf ride-on toy cars for kids with disabilities. This program serves children birth to 5 years old who have mobility impairments.
Presenter: Gina Ruiz, PT, CDC of Natrona County
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Contact Us
UW Project ECHO
Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
Dept. 4298; 1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2977
Toll Free: (888) 989-9463
TeleType: (800) 908-7011
Fax: (307) 766-2763
Email: projectecho@uwyo.edu