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Camp Courage
Camp Courage is now accepting applications for the AAC Session, which will be July 5-10, 2007. This session is limited to 16 campers. For more information, go to http://www.couragecamps.org.
BIAM (Brain Injury Association of Maryland) Annual Conference
The BIAM Annual Conference will be held Thursday, March 29, and Friday, March 30, 2007, at the Conference Center at the Maritime Institute (CCMIT) in Linthicum Heights, MD. The purpose of the two-day conference is to provide state-of-the-art information about brain injury treatment, services, research, and advocacy and to improve collaboration and networking between individuals with brain injury, families and professionals. Contact BIAM at (410) 448-2924 or
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Parents' Corner Resources
The AAC Institute Parents' Corner offers various resources for parents. A monthly column, generally written by a parent, offers advice and food for thought for families. A listserve exclusively for parents provides an opportunity for sharing of experiences and mutual support. List Participants have recently started a file sharing space, where they can share their ideas and support materials they have created for their children. Some of the materials are useful for children with a variety of AAC systems, and some are specific to a certain AAC system. Please stop by and browse what has been contributed so far! http://www.aacinstitute.org/Resources/ParentsCorner/intro.html.
2007 ASHA AAC Student Paper Awards Reminder
Now is the time to consider submitting a paper for the ASHA AAC Student Scientific Paper competition. Selection of recipients is made by a committee of the ASHA Division on Augmentative Communication. Information on the awards program is available at http://www.aacinstitute.org/Resources/ASHAStudentAwards/ashastudentawards.html. The awards are sponsored by AAC Institute. The ASHA Call for Papers deadline is March 28, 2007.
Annual daVinci Awards nominations Open
Have you, or someone you know, developed an innovative product or facility or performed research that has advanced universal design or assistive technology? The daVinci Awards recognize accomplishment in these areas. Nominations are being accepted until May 21, 2007. For more information: http://www.nmssmi.org/davinci/index.html.
Raymond's RoomIn a new book called Raymond's Room: Ending the Segregation of People with Disabilities, written by Dale DiLeo makes a compelling case that today, people with disabilities are still locked away from the rest of society. The 230-page book mixes memoirs of experiences, with illustrations and practical advice. Please visit www.raymondsroom.com for more information.
Develop Skills for Using an AAC Device . . . July 14 to July 27, 2007 ACES (Augmentative Communication and Empowerment Supports) will hold two weeks of Intensive Instruction at Temple University's Main Campus in Philadelphia, PA. Develop skills for using an AAC device, computer instruction, and more. Contact Priscilla Danielson at (215) 204-1356 or
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CAST UDL Book Builder
Use this free online site to create engaging digital books that build reading skills for children, ages 3-10. Your universally designed books will engage and support diverse learners according to their individual needs, interests, and skills. Models, tips, and resources are available as you build your books. For more information, go to http://www.cast.org/pd/resources/index.html.
CAST UDL Lesson Builder
The CAST UDL Lesson Builder provides you with models and tools to create and adapt lessons that increase access and participation in the general education curriculum for all students. View models UDL lessons; create your own lessons with support, and save your lessons. For more information, go to http://lessonbuilder.cast.org. |
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