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Join our AT
Advisory Council today!
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Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR) is looking for users of
assistive technology/self-advocates,
family members, and professionals who serve individuals with disabilities, to join our
Assistive Technology (AT) Advisory Council.
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The WATR Council members advise the WATR staff about strategies to reach and serve individuals with disabilities, families, and professionals in Wyoming. The Council also provides an opportunity for members to voice interests and views on issues related to device loans, trainings, demonstrations, research, and information and assistance. The Council meets twice a year in the spring and fall with lodging and transportation reimbursement for Council members provided.
Contact WATR staff with any questions.
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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
UW ECHO in Assistive Technology will resume bi-weekly sessions
in September. Please check the September dispATch
for the schedule.
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.
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. 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.
Certificate Offered for Viewing Previously Recorded Sessions:
ECHO AT Asynchronous Learning: A new course offered to Wyoming residents provides participants an opportunity to view previously recorded UW ECHO in Assistive Technology didactic sessions from Fall 2020 through Spring 2021. Participants who complete activities per module will be awarded a Certificate of Completion for one contact hour for continuing education units (CEUs).
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Weekly Open Lab
Device Demonstrations
Join Open Labs for 15 minutes or as long as your time allows, through Zoom distance technology or in person by appointment on
Wednesdays and Thursdays between and 2-4 p.m.
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Join through Zoom video conferencing technology from your PC, Mac, iOS, or Android using this link: https://bit.ly/watr-open-lab or contact WATR staff to set up an appointment to visit the WATR demo lab and trial devices in person.
Open Lab themes are created to feature technology. Questions about other WATR devices or services are welcome!
June 2 & 3: eSight Eyewear - eSight Eyewear are smart glasses that work for most people that are legally blind or have low vision. Designed to move seamlessly with the wearer through daily life, eSight offers visual acuity whether reading, commuting to work, or exploring a new place. Worn daily by thousands of people with eye conditions including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and Stargardt's disease.
June 9 & 10: AT for Supporting Employment - WATR has assistive technology (AT) that can increase, maintain, and improve functional abilities of employees with disabilities in their employment setting.
June 16 & 17: Built-in Accessibility Features - Learn about the various built-in accessibility features on your device that are extensions to its operating system. These features affect the behavior of the system regardless of which applications are running, such as text-to-speech or color contrasts.
June 23 & 24: WATR’s Reuse Program and AT for Sale - WATR has gently used assistive technology for low vision, daily living, learning, or communication for sale at a low cost to Wyoming residents. Also, learn how to post your own devices or durable medical equipment for sale or to be given away on WATR’s website Wyoming AT4ALL.
June 30 and July 1: UbiDuo3 Communication Device Model TTS-1 - Recently added to our loan program is the UbiDuo 3 TTS-1 (Text-to-Speech-one side) which adds a voice to sComm’s signature real-time split-screen communication solution, along with the new enhanced built-in speaker and voice technology. This feature not only benefits those who are blind or who have visual impairments but also allows others to listen simultaneously.
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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Stereo headphones made specifically for kids deliver extremely rich sound quality for a variety of audio content. Featuring KidzControl Volume Limit Technology which has a built-in volume control function, these headphones are the safest headphones available for the little ones. They are a must for children in the car, on the plane, or hanging out at home. |
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-Up to 52dB amplification
-Amplify On/Off switch
-Hands-free amplified speakerphone up to 15dB+
-3-level Speech Output Control adjusts the outgoing volume up to 12dB
-Extra loud ringer up to 95dB
-Visual strobe ringer indicator
-Backlit LCD display (rechargeable batteries included)
-Large backlit talking keypad
-6 one-touch direct dials, 2 emergency buttons, 1 customer service
-Talking Caller ID
-2.5mm and 3.5mm jack for headset, neckloop, silhouette, patchcord
-3.5mm jack for optional bed shaker (not included)
-Hearing aid compatible
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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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