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Communication Devices and Assistive Technology - wireless - Big Step by Step - Little Step by Step. Welcome. First and foremost, please know that we are all in this together. We will need to support one another in this journey. Important Note.

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  1. Communication Devices and Assistive Technology- wireless- Big Step by Step- Little Step by Step

  2. Welcome • First and foremost, please know that we are all in this together. We will need to support one another in this journey.

  3. Important Note • All individuals, regardless of ability level, deserve a way to communicate.

  4. Little Step by Step • You are capable of recording multiple step directions. • New feature- you are now able to record on 3 different levels. • You may record up to 2 minutes.

  5. Big Step by Step • You may record as many steps as long as it does not exceed 2 minutes.

  6. Voice-output Communication Device • VOCD – Elementary http://www.pisp.ca/strategies/strategies57.pdf • VOCD – Secondary http://www.pisp.ca/strategies/strategies56.pdf Ideas for programing age appropriate verbalizations and responses. As a guide, this will help to provide unique ideas to promote communicative opportunities that are fresh, highly motivating and fun.

  7. Wireless Technology Smooth Talker • Is there anyone who is currently using the wireless switches in their classroom? • You are able to record simple messages on the device. • May operate switch software using this device. • Bar flips out to hold a symbol.

  8. How can we use this newtechnology? Wireless switch can allow the student access the whiteboard. Student may be able to use the technology to communicate about a story, social situation or repeat a common sentence in a story or request assistance from an adult. • “We need to turn the page.” • “Wow, that’s cool. I want more.” • “During mealtimes, it could be used to request more or to make comment about the fine school cuisine. • Access tarheelreader.org (books created by individuals with exceptional needs) can be perfectly relevant to what you are studying in class.

  9. The End • Please let me know if you need any assistance programing your devices.

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