Webinar: 2022-08-16: Tips to Help Switch Users Stay Engaged with Learning Activi
Webinar: 2022-08-16: Tips to Help Switch Users Stay Engaged with Learning Activi
Tips to Help Switch Users Stay Engaged with Learning Activities presented by Ynez Peterson, OTR/L
August 16, 2022 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST
Webinar description
Due to recent changes in technology, finding engaging switch accessible activities is more difficult than it has been in years. But the need to find engaging activities is still there because students, who use switches, need several opportunities to practice in order to become successful switch users. Come to this session to find activities and switches that can be accessed by just one motor movement, new ways to use old favorites, and general tips for helping your students improve their switch activation skills.
Objectives: First Learning Objective: Discuss 3 AT devices that assist with access to technology for students who use switches. Second Learning Objective: Develop a collection of 5+ switch accessible websites to share with teachers and/or families for use at home or school. Third Learning Objective: Identify 3 websites that provide repetition with variety through single switch access appropriate for their students.
About the presenter
Ynez Peterson, OTR/L has over 35 years of experience as both an Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Specialist providing support to students and adults with disabilities and their teachers. She has shared her passion for working with students with disabilities by consulting with teachers, helping students achieve their goals, presenting at local and national occupational therapy and assistive technology conferences, instructing future educators and therapy students, developing online instructional training modules, contributing to journal articles, and creating professional development opportunities for educators and community partners.
