Session Description: “But What if They Can?” is not just about creating opportunities, it's about changing perspectives. Join Robin Pegg in a conversation that will challenge how you think about "people with disabilities" as well as provide you with ideas that you can begin implementing tomorrow. Robin will share examples of people who are using technology to conquer not only the barriers the world presents but those monstrous barriers of perception. Their stories will serve as an inspiration as you ask yourself “But what if they can?”.
Learning Objectives:
• Participants will be able to discuss the relationship between perception and opportunity
• Participants will be able to identify at least 2 accommodations for reading and/or writing
• Participants will be able to identify at least 2 home accommodation strategies
• Participants will be able to identify at least 2 work accommodation strategies
Speaker Bio: Robin is a RESNA certified Assistive Technology Professional who has dedicated her 20+ year career to promoting the full and equal access of individuals with disabilities. She is an Assistant Professor & Academic Fieldwork Coordinator at Grand Rapids Community College as well as an Educational Consultant for the Williams Syndrome Association.
Robin prides herself on staying on the cutting edge of available tools, strategies and supporting research in the fields of assistive technology, differentiating instruction and Universal Design for Learning. Her unique perspective is due to her background in occupational therapy and her specialization in assistive technology and curriculum differentiation.
Robin holds Bachelor Degree in Administration from Baker College and graduated summa cum laude from Bowling Green State University with a Masters in Special Education - Assistive Technology. She has published numerous articles and publications on assistive technology implementation and the fruits of her work were showcased in Chapter 10 of “”From Possibility to Success” by Patrick Schwarz, Ph.D.
Cost:
NAQ Member: $20.00
Non-Member: $25.00
CEUs: We are pleased to inform you that 1 continuing education hour has been approved for the above training event for the following licensed professionals: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse & Advanced Practice Nurse. Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals (QIDPs) may apply the same hours of continuing education units earned from this conference toward their twelve hour annual continuing education requirement.
Funding provided in whole or in part by The Autism Program of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Human Services
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