February 22nd, 2012     1:00 - 3:00 pm

TextHelp Workshop

Session 1: This session includes a demonstration of the Read&Write GOLD  literacy toolbar that includes tools for reading, writing and research/study skills.  Session 2: This session focuses on Fluency Tutor, Texthelp’s innovative online solution for developing and assessing oral reading fluency.  Each session is an hour in length.

Admission is free.  For more information, click here.

Please call: 615-248-6733 for registration and directions.

Location:

Technology Access Center

Nashville, TN 37211

February 28th, 2012      4:00 - 10:00 pm

Sole Mio Benefit for Technology Access Center

 
Staff and board members from the Technology Access Center invite you to join them at Sole Mio restaurant in Nashville for a night to benefit the Center.  From 4-10 that evening, 50 % of all food proceeds will be donated to the Center. All you have to do is make a reservation, and then come enjoy some delicious Italian cuisine!  Help us, help someone adapt for success.

Call 615-256-4013 to make reservations.  Or to reserve online, go to www.opentable.com.

Location:

Sole Mio
311 3rd Ave S.
Nashville, TN

March 23^rd, 2012    6:00 - 8:30 pm

Key Life Transitions: AAC Users' Perspectives

The evening of the 23rd will consist of a panel of AAC users sharing their experiences of using an AAC device during their everyday lives. Some time for question and answers will be available at the end.  No Fee. Persons may attend panel without attending Saturday's workshop.

For more information, including how to register, please visit the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s website.

Location:

Room 241

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

110 Magnolia Circle

Nashville, TN     37203

March 24^th, 2012     8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Workshop: Addressing Key Life Transitions for Users of Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Diane Nelson Bryen, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of Special Education, Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology in Education
Executive Director of Institute on Disabilities
Temple University

This workshop will provide an overview of the Bill of Communication Rights, the scope of AAC, and known outcomes of using AAC approaches with children and adults with Complex Communication Needs (CCN). Dr. Bryen will focus on key transitions across the lifespan for persons who rely on AAC, including how to integrate AAC into the IFSP, IEP, and ITP.

Register by March 9:

$175 professionals

$50 students/parents

$125 Group Rate for 3 or more persons from the same agency or organization who register at the same time.

For more information, including how to register, please visit the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s website.

Location:

Room 241

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

110 Magnolia Circle

Nashville, TN     37203