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 May :

May 9, 2019 is the last ECHO in AT session until fall. Please join in on this wrap-up and discussion session. Bring your questions, suggestions and feedback as we plan for our 2019-2020 sessions.

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.

Wed. May 1 only: Wyoming Technology Access Program (WyTAP)
 
May 8 & 9: PenFriend 2 Voice Labeling System
 
May 15 & 16: Honoring our Veterans for Armed Forces Day

May 22 & 23: Low and Mid-Tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication

May 29 & 30: Recreation and Leisure Aids
 
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 watr@uwyo.edu .
Featured Equipment for Loan and Reuse
The ZYGO Wireless Voice Amplifier uses an adaptive 2.4GHz digital technology with an auto-pairing system to push sound from the clip-on lapel microphone to the 12-watt remote speaker, resulting in loud, clear, high-quality voice amplification.
-Convenient left-hand rail step unit makes it easier to get in and out of your tractor.
-Step is 14-1/2'' wide and 6'' deep with 9" between each step.
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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