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It's not too late if you would still like to attend. Just be sure to RSVP....

 

Extreme Makeover:

Using Technology to Improve Literacy & Communication

 

My mission is to try to get the message out to professionals and families about how the use of technology can improve the quality of life for many people- young and old- who have reading, writing, speaking, learning and thinking challenges. I am collaborating with Dynavox Technology Systems for the Oct. 11th presentation and the Stroke Comeback Center and Fairfax County Heath Center for the October 12th presentations.

 

Learn about free and low cost technology resources to help enhance cognition, literacy, and communication.  No prior computer experience is necessary. Attendance is FREE!

 

                       October 11, 2007- Potomac, MD – 2 presentations

                       October 12, 2007- Fairfax, VA

                      

 

If you know of anyone who might be interested, we would really appreciate it if you would forward this email to them. RSVPs are required.

 

October 11th 2007- Summerville Assisted Living at Potomac 11215 Seven Locks Road Potomac, MD 20854    (301)765-9198- RSVP at  this link... http://www.dynavoxtech.com/education/localtraining.aspx


10:30 -11:45 Learn about free and low cost technology resources to help enhance cognition, literacy, and communication.

 

12:00-12:30 See new augmentative communication products that utilize visual scenes to enhance communication interactions.  An overview of appropriate content for children and adults with severe cognitive and communication challenges will be demonstrated.

 

Presenters:

Joan Green, MA CCC-SLP is the founder of Innovative Speech Therapy and the T.W.I.S.T. program for both Adults with cognitive disabilities as well as Parents with children with special needs.  Joan is also the author of Technology for Communication and Cognitive Treatment: The Clinician’s Guide.  www.innovativespeechtherapy.com

 

Mary Christine Rinaldi MBE, ATP Rehabilitation Engineer and local consultant for DynaVox and Mayer Johnson products. www.dynavoxtech.com

 

October 12th 2007-  Joseph Willard Health Center: 3750 Old Lee Highway Fairfax City, VA 22030 703-246-7100

 

Learn about free and low cost technology resources to help enhance cognition, literacy, and communication. 

 

Joan Green,will show participants affordable, technology gold mines to jump-start the rehabilitation and learning process. Tools will be demonstrated to empower people to take the lead in their efforts to improve communication and thinking. Topics include: specialized software to improve communication, thinking and memory; assistive technology; free online interactive technology and games; and local, regional and online resources that can help.

Space is limited. Send an email to Joan@... and or call 301-602-2899 leave a message (with your email address and phone number) to reserve a space. Please indicate which session you plan to attend. You will only be notified if there is no longer space.

1st Session- 11:00-12:15- Learn to help children improve speech, language, learning and literacy which may be difficult due to developmental delays or learning disabilities.

2nd Session- 1:00-2:15- Learn to help adults improve communication and cognitive deficits such as aphasia, and impaired executive functioning that may be present due to strokes, head injuries, neurological diseases, and aging.

  

Sponsored by:

   The Stroke Comeback Center- www.strokecomebackcenter.org

   Innovative Speech Therapy- www.innovativespeech.com

   Fairfax County Health Center- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/hdclinicsite.htm

 


Joan L. Green, M.A. CCC-SLP
Founder of Innovative Speech Therapy
Author of: "Technology for Communication and Cognition: The Clinician's Guide"
301-602-2899/ 1-800-IST-2550
www.innovativespeech.com
www.ittsguides.com




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