Technology is a tool that we all use to navigate our schedules, and homes and allows us access to information- this is not innovative – it is a way of life that many people take for granted. For others, such as people living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities it can be a vehicle that can provide greater independence and increased choice. This series of micro- trainings will focus on how to use existing technology to create solutions for people living with IDD. This is a hands-on training that will demonstrate how to teach individuals living with IDD how to use mainstream technology to support individualized needs. Participants are encouraged to bring real-life examples of current needs (including their current technology).
This micro-series of training will be held bi-weekly, Thursday afternoons from 1:00 pm MST - 1:30 pm MST.
Initially, we will focus on applications and tools to address Independence and Communication. As the series progresses, we will engage stakeholders to determine what the key workforce training needs are.
Laurie Dale, Consultant, Senior Leader for Assistive Technology, Ability Beyond
Ms. Dale is a nationally recognized speaker on how-to-use technology to support and empower persons with disabilities. She has worked for over 20 years with people living with IDD. In addition to consulting, she works as Senior Leader for Assistive Technology at Ability Beyond.
