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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 December 2019 sessions:

December 5: Basics of Eye Tracking Assessment with Karen Rodgers from Tobii DynaVox

December 19: Eye Gaze Implementation for Students with Complex Bodies with Michelle L. Lange from Access to Independence, Inc.

ECHO in AT will resume bi-weekly sessions beginning January 16, 2020.

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.

December 4 & 5: Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and Technology
 
December 11 & 12: Switch-Adapted Toys and Devices
 
December 18 & 19: Eye Gaze Technology

Open Labs will resume January 8 & 9, 2020.

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
LightStax illuminated block toy
These awesome construction blocks are designed to magically light up when stacked together on the power base. Imagination and open-ended play make this 36 piece kit ideal for kids ages 3 and up.
Pressing the transmitter button will cause the receiver to vibrate. This can alert another individual that you need help. Or, when the button is pushed, the transmitter silently alerts the user that he/she is in a place of danger, or exhibiting unacceptable behavior.
silent reminder transmitter and receiver
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.

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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