Aligned with the University of Wyoming campus, Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR) will continue its operations using virtual meetings and phone calls until further notice.
Ongoing device sanitization procedures will continue.
Please contact WATR for more information.
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UW Division of Communication Disorders
Enrolling Clients for Fall, Spring and Summer!
UW Division of Communication Disorders are offering telepractice speech-language therapy via video conferencing!
- Services provided across the state
- Pediatric services and adult services
- Services can be delivered to tablet/laptop or desktop, clients must have internet
- Services may be delivered in healthcare, academic or home settings
Sliding scale and partial scholarships available!
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Training and Technical Assistance |
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UW ECHO IN
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Bi-weekly Thursdays
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MT
December 3: Virtual AT Supports for Students in Transition with Sayard Bass, AT Coordinator, Southwest Co-Op (Illinois)
December 17 offers two Presentations! 1) Meeting Students in Transition Using Assistive Technology with Megan Friderich Project SEARCH at Ivinson Instructor and 2) Transition Supports with Paula Martin, OTR/LAT Specialist, Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS)
Network participants include assistive technology professionals, specialists and teams, school administrators, general and special education teachers, para-educators, case managers, school counselors, school psychologists, state agency staff, and special education service providers, including OTs, PTs, SLPs, etc.
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.
ECHO AT Asynchronous Learning: NEW THIS FALL! This course is provided for the residents of Wyoming and offers participants with the opportunity to view previously recorded UW ECHO in AT sessions from Fall 2020 through Spring 2021. Wyoming participants who successfully complete the module activities will be awarded a certificate for 1 contact hour of continuing education per module.
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Weekly Virtual Open Lab
Device Demonstrations
Open Labs will continue to be provided through Zoom distance technology on
Wednesdays and Thursdays between and 2-4 p.m. until further notice. Ongoing device sanitization procedures will continue.
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Join Open Lab for 15 minutes or as long as your time allows between 2 and 4 p.m. on the following Wednesdays or Thursdays through Zoom video conferencing technology from your PC, Mac, iOS, or Android using this link: https://bit.ly/watr-open-lab
Open Lab themes are created to feature technology. Questions about other WATR devices or services are welcome!
December 2 & 3: Virtual AT Supports for Students in Transition: Learn about virtual learning technologies available for students in transition. Also, consider registering for our ECHO in AT session, Virtual AT Supports for Students in Transition, Thursday, December 3 at 11 a.m. MT with Sayard Bass, Assistive Technology Coordinator with Southwest Co-Op.
December 9 & 10: OrCam MyEye2: A revolutionary voice activated device that attaches to virtually any eyeglasses. It can instantly read to you text from a book or smartphone screen. It recognize faces and can help you shop on your own so you can work more efficiently and live a more independent life!
December 16 & 17: Assistive Technology and Transition: Find out what technology can assist a student transitioning in employment, home, and educational settings. Also, consider registering for our ECHO in AT session, Meet Students in Transition Using Assistive Technology, Thursday, December 17 at 11 a.m. MT, with Megan Friderich, Project SEARCH instructor. A second presentation on students in transition will be with Paula Martin, OTR/LAT Specialist, Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS).
To view the up-to-date schedule and read more about Open Labs visit:
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Device Loans and Reuse Equipment |
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Wyoming AT4ALL
Loan and Reuse Equipment
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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
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Featured Equipment for Loan and Reuse |
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Therapy pets have a remarkable effect on women (and men) in the middle and later stages of Alzheimer's disease. They are designed to bring comfort, companionship and fun to elder loved ones. With realistic fur and pet-like sounds. It has sensors that respond to petting and hugs with familiar pet-like actions. |
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This red four-wheeled Rollator walker comes with a padded backrest which is hinged and is removable by folding it either up or down. It also has a plastic seat.
The Rollator must be picked-up here in Laramie, no delivery. Although showing some wear and tear, this Rollator is still very operable.
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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. Donated devices will be sanitized prior to sale.
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.
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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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