http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html Online dicussions and demonstrations in subjects related to children with disabilities Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:17:00 CST en-us http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#roughhousing http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#roughhousing Mon, 7 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST Rambunctious physically active play-roughhousing--is great for all kids and all families. Some aspects of roughhousing might need to be modified, but this type of play is great for developing close family relationships, and children’s strong sense of their own physical and emotional selves.. http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#ART http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#ART Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST This presentation will describe a grant project, Opportunities for Children with Disabilities: Art Making and Assistive Devices, that provided art making opportunities for young children in inclusive classroom type settings. http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#IPAD http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#IPAD Mon, 2 Apr 2012 15:00:00 CST The iPad has so much potential for kids with disabilities. This webinar will discuss over 30 different amazing apps to help kids create, play and have tons of fun using the iPad. In addition, the webinar will also discuss 20 different ways that you can adapt an iPad for kids to accommodate for physical, communication or visual impairements. Presented by Dr. Therese Willkomm. http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#ADA http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#ADA Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:52:00 CST The new Americans with Disabilities Act title III regulation became effective March 15, 2011 for nonprofits and businesses across the country. It emphasized some old requirements, and imposed some new requirements. It also introduced the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design, which historically now include requirements for certain types of recreation sites. Lekotek Centers and other nonprofits are affected by this comprehensive federal civil rights law. http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#accessible http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#accessible Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:58:00 CST Participants will learn the principles of toy and play adaptation for children with disabilities. We will also share ideas for apps for the iPad/iPod. http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#switch http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#switch Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:58:00 CST This webinar takes you on a learning walk through TLC´s Switch Progression Map. This map helps you access a child´s baseline, set milestones and develop switch competency. This webinar will discuss a wide range of switch activities using toys, real world devices and switch accessible software. http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#assistive http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#assistive Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:57:00 CST Join us to learn about environmental aids to daily living and mobile access device solutions that increase independence in the home and the community. Numerous ideas will be presented that incorporate use of switches, toys, battery and electrical items that offer access to otherwise unattainable activities. In addition, learn about an innovative switch accessible communication app, and the spectrum of mobile device access solutions will be open doors for communication in all settings. http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#outdoors http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#outdoors Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:56:00 CST Outdoor play activities designed for children with and without disabilities can help all children experience and value play together. Explore how to foster friendships, break down barriers, promote disability awareness, while supporting character education initiatives utilizing outdoor play environments in new and fun ways! Participants will receive the 2Play Together program, developed in partnership with Lekotek and PlayCore. http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#apps http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#apps Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:55:00 CST Do you have an iPod, iPad or iPod touch? This webinar is for you! Patrick has reviewed these apps and will save you the hassle of having to navigate the thousands of apps that are available. http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#autism http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#autism Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:54:00 CST Have you heard of Lego therapy? Come learn about Autism Spectrum Disorders and Play by Emily Iland, a leading specialist in autism. http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#sensory http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#sensory Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:53:00 CST Join Occupational Therapist and Inclusion Advocate Ingrid M. Kanics, OTR/L for this enlightening webinar. Participants will learn about the seven senses as well as how the brain integrates and uses this sensory information in everyday activities. The webinar will provide participants with activities in each sensory area that can be used to help children explore and integrate sensory information in their daily lives. http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#allday http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#allday Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:52:00 CST Play is like love - everyone knows what it is but it is difficult to define. This webinar will begin with an examination of what play is and what play is not. We will consider the ways in which play influences all areas of development. Participants will learn how to look at their play spaces and play materials with a fresh eye in order to be able to include all children no matter their challenges. Daily routines will be considered as opportunities for play. And, we will examine some of the research on the benefits of play so as to build a solid foundation for making the case that It´s OK to Play All Day. http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#cheap http://www.lekotek.org/services/educators/training_webinars.html#cheap Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:51:00 CST This webinar will cover construction and use of the homemade "foil switch" and touch briefly on other switch designs with the goal of teaching participants how to create their own custom switches.