VDOEATNetwork

The Virginia Department of Education's Assistive Technology Network supports educators and students with disabilities across the Commonwealth.

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⁉️HOW DO I?!

On our website, professional resources have be chunked into landing pages and organized around some popular AT topics making them easier to find.

🎯 Find the link in our bio for the AT Network site and select How Do I? from the tool menu.

#howdoi #assistivetech

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‼️ 💫 AAC HIGHLIGHT:
See the link in our bio for former AAC Distinguished Lectures from @atiaorg ‘s annual conference.

#atia #prentkelecture #aac #assistivetechnology #assistivetech

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What is assistive technology (AT)? The USDOE provides federal regulations regarding the education of individuals with disabilities from Birth- 21. These regulations were amended in 2015 and define assistive technology (AT) as both a device and a service

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🚨 Don’t miss out on attending the best Assistive Technology Conference in Virginia! 🚨

😱 Registration for TechKnowledgy 2024 closes TOMORROW, November 8th!

🔗 Check out the link in bio for the link to register!

#TechK2024 #ATNetwork #assistivetechnology #assistivetech

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💫 Have you registered?

We hope to see you JMU on November 18 - 20!

See the link in bio for the link that walks you through registration.

#TechK2024

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🤩 Now that you know all about the 4Ps of AAC, for both self-advocates and educators, make sure to share them far a wide!

🔗 Check out the link in bio to download your own copies of the 4Ps of AAC.

#4PsofAAC #augmentativeandalternativecommunication #AAC #vcuace #bestpractices

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🤔 Is the communication partner Persistent?

💪Modeling and training are some of the most important parts of AAC. Making sure it's a part of every day and used throughout the day is one of the most important ways educators can support AAC use.

#4PsofAAC

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🤔 Is the AAC Personalized?

✨ Some personalization can easily be done by the AAC user, some will require some support. After a bit users may be able to program their own AAC. In the beginning they may need help. Focus on matching the features of the device to the users needs.

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🤔 Is the AAC System Present?

📍 Now that we've talked about the AAC user side of the 4Ps, let's talk about the educator side. When thinking about the 4Ps as an educator, you'll be looking more at your class as a whole as well as at individual student needs.

#4PsofAAC

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💪 We've already done the Self-Advocate edition of the 4Ps! Over the next few days we will be breaking down the Educator Edition.

Make sure to like and follow so you catch all of our updates! 🥳

#4PsofAAC #augmentativeandalternativecommunication #AAC #vcuace #bestpractices

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👩‍💻 Love AT a latte? ☕️

🙌 Come and learn at the TechKnowledgy Conference. Registration for the Preconference is full, but there are still spaces available for November 19-20!

😍 Interested? Register via the link in bio on Instagram or our pinned post on Facebook.

#TechK2024

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😍 We are so lucky to have Judith Schoonover (@JudithSchoonov3) and Sally Norton-Darr (@snortondarr) to be hosting our Makers Sessions on November 19th!

Read more about their sessions and their bios below! Register at the link in bio.

#TechK2024 #assistivetechnology

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💫 💫 TWO PART SESSIONS: Adapt & Re-Design

🙌 In these sessions, the main focus is to help educators find functions that result in solutions for reading and writing, executive function supports, STEAM, study supports, and more!

Full bios on the TechK site. Link in bio.

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🧑‍💻 Embedding Child-Centered Early STEM Learning Experiences for All Young Children

🧐 Looking for strategies to foster inclusive STEM learning opportunities for all young children? This is your session!

#TechK2024 #earlylearning #earlychildhoodeducation #assistivetechnology

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⛽ Finding the Fuel for Learning: The Neurochemistry of Social Engagement 😀

Come and learn some essential instructional strategies that promote active student engagement and positive outcomes in learning and emotional well-being to use with your students! 🥳

#TechK2024

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🔊 for Techknowledgy!
Lauren Enders Gonzales @engagingaacslp is going to be at TechKnowledgy as a national speaker on Nov 20!

🔗 Register using the link in bio!

#TechK2024 #assistivedevices #assistivetech #assistivetechnology #aac #aacawarenessmonth

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👀 Have you registered for the TechKnowledgy Conference yet? Don’t forget to check out the link in bio to register!

🧰 The “MacGyva of AT” is coming to TechKnowledgy! 🔷 Pre-Conference: Monday, November 18th

#ATforAccess #lowtech #makestuffandlovepeople

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We often think of AAC as one particular high tech device or low tech board, but it’s more of a communication system. 🎮

🏊 Can you take an iPad with TD Snap into a pool? Absolutely not! There are always going to be scenarios where one means of communication will not work.

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🎉 TechKnowledgy conference HIGHLIGHT!

💫 Did you know that Melanie Derry from @vcuace will be at #TechK2024? Melanie, the creator of the 4Ps will be there with all of her AT Network friends!💫

👀 Have you registered yet? Check out the link in bio to register!

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🤔 Is the communication partner Patient?

⏳ One of the hardest things about AAC is making connections with others due to the amount of wait time needed for AAC users to formulate their responses. This is something that must be taught to both adults and peers.

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