• Presented by: Kathy Hooyenga. Kathy has worked as an occupational therapist, specializing in the field of Assistive Technology for the past 17 years. In addition to teaching in the Rehabilitation Technology specialization of the Master of Science in Disability and Human Development, she provides clinical services through the DHD Assistive Technology Unit in the areas of computer access, access to augmentative communication, and adaptive equipment design.

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. This presentation will provide information on the adapted art tools designed for this project as well as the art materials chosen and the activities the students participated in.

• Presented by: Dr. Therese Willkomm is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy and the Director of New Hampshire’s State Assistive Technology Program with the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire. She holds a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Technology from the University of Pittsburgh and has over 25 years experience in providing/managing assistive technology services.

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 impairments.

• Presented by: Lawrence Cohen, PhD, a psychologist, author, and consultant living in Brookline, MA. He is the author of Playful Parenting, an award winning book about nurturing close connections, solving behavior problems, and encouraging children’s confidence. In addition to his work with children and parents, he consults with schools, after school programs, and corporations, and has a general psychotherapy practice.

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.

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.

CEU/ Illinois EI credit - 1.5 hours earned

• Presented by:Roger Bates, is the information director of Inclusive Technology, the UK´s leading developer of switch software. He has been in the field of AT since 1980.

This webinar takes you on a learning walk through TLC´s Switch Progression Map (freely downloadable, click here). 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.

Get your FREE download of Inclusive TLC´s Switch Progression Road Map. A book drawing together ten years of best practice, research and classroom observation.

Download here: http://www.inclusivetlc.com/resources/inclusive-publications.aspx

• Presented by: Mary Sagstetter who joined AbleNet in June of 1998, with over 11 years of professional experience in the field of special education. In her current role as the worldwide conference and tradeshow manager, Mary focuses on providing global awareness of AbleNet´s growing portfolio of assistive technology solutions for individuals with disabilities.

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.

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.

• Presented by: Patrick Black, a special education teacher, and a self described "geek". He has always been fascinated by technology, and has recently been doing his best to use that curiosity and apply it to teaching. He has presented at numerous conferences including ATIA. He has a very informative blog that you can visit at http://teachingall.blogspot.com

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.

• Presented by: Emily D. Iland, M.A.

Have you heard of Lego therapy? Come learn about Autism Spectrum Disorders & Play by Emily Iland, a leading specialist in autism

• Presented by: Ingrid M. Kanics, OTR/L, an Occupational Therapist who has worked for 10 years helping communities create and run amazing places where all children can play together.

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.

• Presented by: Jennifer Rosinia, PhD, OTR/L

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.

• Presented by: Ezra Reynolds, Assistive Technology Design Specialist, Signal Centers.

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.