Assistive Technology

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.

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 2025 - Spring 2026 sessions, click the button below.

 

Registration and Information

 

Sessions

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Overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Context of Assistive Technology

Presenter: Shelley Haven, ATP, RET, BSME, Independent AT Consultant

Zoom’s AI Companion and User Privacy: Risks and Safeguards

Presenter: Alec Muthig, University of Wyoming IT Trainer

Artificial Intelligence (AI) AI for Speech Therapy

Presenter: Dr. Zoe Kriegel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Asst. Prof. University of Wyoming Div. of Communication Disorders

AI Tools for Children with Disabilities

Presenter: Beth Poss, M.A., CCC-SLP, Educational and Technology Consultant

Google Notebook LM, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Notetaking and Research Tool

Presenter: Alec Muthig, University of Wyoming IT Trainer

Empowering Education with AI

Presenter: Dr. Aaron Marsters, AT Instructional Systems Specialist for Dept. of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)