Accepting nominations for the

Is there an unsung hero or tireless advocate in your Wyoming community who dedicates time and energy to improving the opportunities and experiences of people with disabilities? If so, please consider nominating them for this award .

Look for WATR at these April events:

Wednesday, April 3: Senior Resource Fair- Laramie County Senior Center , 2101 Thomes Ave., Cheyenne from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26: Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs ( GEAR UP ) Learning Disabilities Summit , Gillette College Technical Education Center, 3251 S. 4-J Road, Gillette.
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 April and May :

April 11, 2019: Helping Families Integrate AT at Home with Bridget Gilormini, MST-SLP, ATP

April 25, 2019: Integrating AT for Young Children Into Preschool Environments with Susan Mistrett, Ph.D.

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 the 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.

April 3 & 4: Head Mounted Mobility Aid
 
April 10 & 11: Make and Take Technology
 
April 17 & 18: Beeping Easter Eggs

April 24 & 25: Switch-activated Technology
 
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
Ideal for children with ADD or ADHD; provides an outlet for restlessness and extra energy. 14” seat height, 11” seat diameter. 13.75” base diameter. 200 lbs. weight capacity.
-Big Button Corded Phone
-Speakerphone w/ Volume Control
-Easy-To-See Oversized Keypad Buttons
-13 Station Speed Dial
-3-Step Ringer Volume Control
-Visual Ringer
-Wall Mountable/Mount Included
-Last Number Redial
-Flash
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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