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**Important update: Aligned with the University of Wyoming restrictions for COVID-19, the Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR) will continue to operate but in a limited capacity. In-person services are suspended until further notice. WATR faculty and staff, however, are available for information and resources remotely during regular business hours. We recognize that at this time, you may have increased assistive technology needs and we are prepared to be as responsive to those needs as possible.

(307) 766-6187 |  WATR@UWYO.EDU

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AT Q & A : Monday, Tuesday, and Friday between 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join us with any questions about how assistive technology can support your daily needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are here to help.

Connect from your PC, Mac, iOS, or Android:

Virtual Open Labs will continue on Wednesdays and Thursdays
between 2 and 4 p.m. Scroll down for more information.
Accepting Nominations for the 2020 Keith A. Miller Award!
Keith A. Miller standing by stone fireplace in black suite with white shirt and black and white flowered tie.
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.


In support and recognition of those who are committed to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities!
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Sign up today for the 2020 summer online course American Sign Language I , offered by UW Division of Communication Disorders May 26 to August 14. Taking SPPA 2110 ASL I is an excellent way to fulfill foreign language requirements!



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 April 2020 sessions:

April 9: iTechnology as Evidence-based Practice! Visual Schedules & Organizers for Students with ASD with Susan Stokes M.A. CCC-SLP, Educational Autism Consultant/Trainer.

April 23: WORK it out: Assistive Technology Supporting Employment with Individuals with Autism with Carrie Clawson, OT, ATS, with the Virginia Dept. for Aging & Rehabilitative Services.

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:
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Weekly Virtual Open Lab
Device Demonstrations

Due to COVID-19 restrictions,
Open Labs will continue to be provided only through Zoom distance technology on
Wednesdays and Thursdays from
2-4 p.m. until further notice.
Join Virtual Open Labs for device demonstrations through Zoom technology to see equipment WATR offers through our short-term (6 week) loan program, and devices for sale in our reuse program.
 
Open Lab themes are created to feature technology. Questions about other WATR devices or services are welcome!

April 1 & 2: Beeping Easter Eggs

April 8 & 9: Visual Schedules and Organizers for Students with ASD

April 15 & 16: Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Services

April 22 & 23: Assistive Technology for Supporting Employment

April 29 & 30: Recreation and Leisure Aids

You can connect from your PC, Mac, iOS, or Android using this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/547279238 .

To view the up-to-date schedule and read more about Open Labs visit:
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
Get in the game and hear where the ball is headed! This accessible Beeping Foam Soccer Ball emits a beeping tone, allowing all players to know where it is going by sound, rather than by sight.

On/Off switch.

Uses one 9V battery.
Filter shade number 21 - Medium Gray - allows in 32% of visible light, has 100% ultraviolet protection and has a soothing color which sharpens focus and provides excellent glare protection. It is often recommended for people with post-operative cataracts. Universal size for most faces and frame.
NoIR UV Shield Sunglasses - 32 percent Medium Gray For Sale $5
Accepting Lightly-Used Assistive Technology

The WATR Reuse Program is looking for lightly-used assistive technology to make available to others who could benefit from the use of those devices or technologies in their daily lives. 
 
Visit the  WATR reuse website to complete the online donation form and provide more information about what lightly-used assistive technology you are wanting to donate. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (307) 766-6187.


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.

Collaborating Projects

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