Training and Technical Assistance
UW ECHO IN
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Bi-weekly Thursdays
11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MT

Join us in January :

January 17, 2019:
Take the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Iceberg Plunge with Terri Wofford, SLP with WIND and WATR. This session will explore the intervention strategies for success lurking beneath your AAC system.

January 31, 2019:
Be More with Core: Tips for Implementing Core Vocabulary with Kelly Key, Assistive Technology Coordinator, Barrington, IL School Dist. 220 Learn how Kelly has implemented with students core vocabulary words and visuals to improve communication and literacy skills.

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.

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:
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.

Jan. 17: Resources for funding assistive technology
 
Jan. 23 / Jan. 24: Low-Tech Assistive Technology
 
Jan. 30 / Jan. 31: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Intervention Strategies
 
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
Easy to use switch adapted call chime lets you know someone needs assistance, even if you are as far as 40 feet away! Provides a great piece of mind for users and caregivers alike! The call button transmitter is adapted for use with your capability switch.
This supporting cuff wraps securely around your wrist while your hand forms a fist. Great to support weakened grip on pool cues, racket handles, or any other grasping activity.
Donate Assistive Technology to WATR's Reuse Program

Do you have some lightly used assistive technology that you would like to donate to WATR's reuse program? Visit the WATR reuse website to complete the online donation form to tell us more about your assistive technology that you would like to donate.
WATR Resources

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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