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Training and Technical Assistance
UW ECHO IN
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Bi-weekly Thursdays
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MT


The University of Wyoming ECHO in Assistive Technology (UW ECHO in AT) provides training and the sharing of best practices for educators and service providers to consider, implement and evaluate the use of assistive technology to improve outcomes for students.

Please join in on these January 2020 sessions:

January 16: Design Thinking for Rehabilitation with Dr. James C. Galloway, PT, Ph.D., FAPTA

January 30: An Introduction to TELL ME: AAC for the Preschool Classroom with Lori Wise, MS, Education, Co-Author of Tell Me.

Credits offered:
PTSB and STARS. A graduate credit is offered at an additional expense to the participant. A certificate of attendance will be provided at the end of the Fall and Spring sessions. 
 
For ECHO Network updates sent to your mobile phone
text "ECHO" to 31996 .

Please register to join a session:
woman providing device demo to man at table
Weekly Open Lab
Device Demonstrations

Wednesdays and Thursdays
2-4 p.m.
UW College of Health Sciences
WATR Lab, RM 151
Intersection of 9th and Clark Streets, Laramie (Parking available)
By visiting Open Lab, you can have hands-on demonstrations with equipment WATR offers through our short-term (6 week) loan program as well as find out what items are available for sale in our reuse program.
 
Open Lab themes are created to feature technology. Attendees can request a demonstration on any type of technology during Open Lab or by special appointment outside of Open Lab hours.

January 8 & 9: Reuse Devices for Sale
 
January 15 & 16: Daily Living Aids and Rehabilitation
 
January 22 & 23: Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Services

January 29 & 30: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Early Childhood Education

To view the up-to-date schedule and to find the Zoom distance technology link to join from across the state, 
Device Loans and Reuse Equipment
Wyoming AT4ALL
Loan and Reuse Equipment
WATR' s assistive technology (AT) device loan library and reuse listings are available through the Wyoming AT4ALL website. To read more about WATR's device loan library, visit: http://www.uwyo.edu/wind/watr/loans.html

Apps Available for Trial: WATR has various apps related to speech communication, learning, reading, vision, and daily living activities to trial on a loaner iPad or iPod or on your own personal Apple device through our Volume Purchase Program (VPP).

Please contact WATR for more information on these services
by phone (307) 766-6187 or email [email protected] .
Featured Equipment for Loan and Reuse
blue water wiggle fidget toy
Squeeze Water Wiggle and add some 3-D marine life to your kiddos sensory play. Filled with glitter, watery liquid, and a life sea friend for added tactile and visual for super squishy fun! It's perfect for hand strength and coordination.

Can be used for a fidget and a distraction toy for home, on-the-go, or school.
The game includes an oversized wooden game board with routed circles to secure cones during play and has red and black cone shaped game pieces that are easy to grasp. Great for gross motor skills and group play.
cone checkers game red and black cones on rivited board
Accepting Lightly-Used Assistive Technology

The WATR Reuse Program is looking for lightly-used assistive technology to make available to others who could benefit from the use of those devices or technologies in their daily lives. 
 
Visit the  WATR reuse website to complete the online donation form and provide more information about what lightly-used assistive technology you are wanting to donate. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (307) 766-6187.


Need financial assistance in purchasing assistive technology and live in Wyoming? Consider a WyTAP loan!


Explore options for funding AT through this WATR publication. A great resource to review prior to purchasing assistive technology.


WATR posts weekly features about loans, reuse and Open Labs on WIND's Facebook page.

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