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- Hometown:
- Washington
- Role
- AT Industry Member
- About Me:
- I'm the CEO and President of Crick Software Inc. The US office services all of Canada and the United States. I have been in the educational technology industry since 1985 and I have had the pleasure of directing the sales and marketing efforts of several well known and respected ed tech companies. I am passionate about children, education, technology and golf...in that order, and I love the opportunity to talk about or discuss pressing issues on each of these topics. I encourage all of our users to contact me if they ever have a question, comment, compliment, complaint, or if they need any assistance.
- Website:
- http://www.cricksoft.com/us
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I just saw this message from you. I joined so long ago, but never really have used this ning. I hope that you have been well.
I need to figure out the best way to keep up with it all:)
Do you have any suggestions about the best way for me to spread the word about a new webinar series I developed? It is called the Innovative Technology Treatment Solutions Webinar Series 2008-2009. Info about it is at www.innovativespeech.com. If you could post the info about in I would really appreciate it:)
I am now spreading the word about the next two webinars. Here is the info:
Session #2- The benefit of games and my top 10 picks for free
online interactive sites to improve communication, cognition and literacy
$50.00- Register now at www.ittsguides.com/store
Monday November 10, 2008 12:30-2:00 EST
Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:00-10:30 EST
Traditional and computer based games and free online interactive websites are often treatment
goldmines. They can be used creatively and effectively to help a wide range of children and
adults with severe to mild deficits. This session will include a review of: goal areas that can be
addressed with games and free online interactive activities, traditional games, resources for
adapted games, new educational gaming technologies, mainstream gaming software, and my top
10 picks for free online interactive sites.
Session #3- 90 minute session. $50.00 Innovative Interventions that offer new help and hope for adults with aphasia
Monday, November 17, 2008 12:30- 2:00 EST
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:00-10:30 EST
$50.00- Register now at www.ittsguides.com/store
It has been reported that more than 1 million people are living with aphasia in the U.S. Research
has shown that computer use can help establish new connections in the brain, yet many stroke
survivors and others with aphasia have never been exposed to many resources that may help them
improve. The brain is capable of new learning, especially when properly stimulated intensively
over a short period of time. When used correctly, the use of technology empowers clients and
their families to continue with "therapy" after discharge from a formal program. It is imperative
that people with aphasia and those who are their advocates be exposed to the many resources that
can enhance the rehabilitation process. In this presentation, I will introduce you to a variety of
technological solutions help individuals with aphasia maximize their verbal, auditory, reading,
writing and executive skills. I will also present simplified email programs, software to help keep
the brain sharp, long distance communication solutions, and the use of the computer to improve
community access. This session is not intended for people with aphasia, but rather for their
caregivers and the professionals who are providing help. Learn about customizable multi-sensory
drill and practice software, text readers to help with reading comprehension, software to help with
word prediction and word retrieval, adapted email, online information and support groups and
other helpful resources to improve overall quality of life.
I hope you have a great day!
Joan
Joan L. Green, M.A. CCC-SLP
Joan@innovativespeech.com
www.innovativespeech.com
You must be very busy preparing for the ATIA conference. I hope all goes well. You are right about my weakened state. I guess you can say that I am sleepless in Toronto! Then again, a friend reminded me that I never did get enough sleep even before the baby.
Did Deborah share the spinner grid set with you? That was just a start and the grid set is growing. My problem is that I have tens of grid sets at different stages of completion and I always think of newer ideas and end up leaving my projects to explore new possibilities. One such possibility is a more dynamic video game setting. It would still be switch accessible, and interactive with rich multimedia. I am still trying to resolve some technical challenges, but I know it is possible.
Take care,
Ray
Thanks a lot, Val!
Linda
Linda
I hope that this is one more way I can introduce people to the EagleEyes program and make contact with the great people who are trying to make life easier for people with phycical disabilities
Maureen
Maureen
Yes we will have to touch base so we can catch up on things. It's a busy time of the year...but it's starting to even out.
Scott
Thanks so much for including me. I would love to hear more about the Clickerfest! That sounds like fun.
We missed you at CTG.
Patti
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