Help us prioritize activities to support those
with disabilities in Wyoming!
The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) is preparing its next 5-year plan to address the needs of those with disabilities in our state. We have conducted numerous interviews to learn more about individual needs. Listed are some of the most common needs that emerged from those interviews.
We would like to know which of these needs is most important from your point of view. Please select the most important need from each of these groups of items. There are no right or wrong answers. We just want to know your opinion. You will also have a chance to list other needs at the end. This information will then be used to help us develop programs and activities for the next 5-years.
Thank you for your time and dedication to the disabilities community in our state.
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Wyoming Independent Living Fall 2021
Workshop Schedule
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All support groups and workshops are held through Zoom unless otherwise noted.
Direct all questions to (307) 266-6956.
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Training and Technical Assistance |
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UW ECHO IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
OCTOBER SESSIONS
Bi-weekly Thursdays
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MT
October 7: Wyoming Rules about Assessment and Evaluation and Consideration with Stephanie Weaver of Pingora Consulting and Gayl Bowser, Independent Consultant. Learn about what requires timelines and permissions and what doesn't when setting up an assessment. Register here for this session.
October 21: Case Study of an AT Assessment with The Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR) team who will provide a sample case study of an assistive technology assessment and will point out the important steps taken through this process. Register here for this session.
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.
Case Presentations:
Interested in troubleshooting an issue with the assistive technology community? Case presentations offer an opportunity to brainstorm evidence-based solutions or share successes with colleagues and other professionals around the state and nation.
To complete a case presentation form visit the Case Presentation page. Select “PowerPoint Template for Assistive Technology.” The first two slides are case presenter instructions. We’ll contact you to schedule your case presentation and answer any questions you may have.
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University of Wyoming ECHO Networks
To meet the needs of Wyoming communities, this fall many of the WIND Project ECHO networks will focus on the impacts of the pandemic while addressing resiliency, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and trauma responsiveness. WIND continues to be committed to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing relevant training and support to educators, families, and professionals.
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Registration Open for
Free Online Course!
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Assessment Process AAC-1001
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Designed for Speech-Language Pathologists, AAC Assessment Process participants will:
• Develop working definitions of AAC terminology
• Learn about several AAC assessment framework models
• Be introduced to a variety of AAC assessment tools
• Learn about the importance of feature matching and device trials
• Learn about the key components required in the AAC/ Speech Generating Device (SGD) report for funding
Course Dates: Oct. 11 - Dec. 13, 2021
Capacity: Minimum 5, maximum 20 participants
Continuing Education: Course participants are eligible for 21 CEUs and
1.5 PTSB credits
Instructor: Terri Wofford, M.S., CCC-SLP, Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
***Wyoming participants who successfully complete the course will be entered into a drawing for an AAC Assessment Toolbox, valued at approximately $200.00!
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AT Asynchronous Learning Course
Fall 2021 through Spring 2022
The AT Asynchronous Learning Course provides online training and best practices for the consideration, implementation, and evaluation of Assistive Technology. The course allows Wyoming residents to earn one contact hour of continuing education for each completed module. This is a free course.
Contact WATR for more information. (307) 766-2932 or watr@uwyo.edu
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Weekly Open Lab
Device Demonstrations
Join Open Labs through Zoom distance technology or in person by appointment on
Wednesdays and Thursdays, anytime between and 2-4 p.m.
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Join through Zoom video conferencing technology from your PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device using this link: https://bit.ly/watr-open-lab or contact WATR staff to set up an in-person appointment to trial devices.
Open Lab themes are created to feature technology. Questions about other WATR devices or services are welcome!
October 13 & 14: Adaptive Computer Devices – Check out our new RollerMouse Red Wireless Ergonomic Mouse, or the 3D Rudder Foot Mouse, as well as other adaptive computer devices available for short-term loan.
October 27 & 28: Adaptive Equipment for Children with Special Needs – WATR offers different types of adaptive children’s equipment available for short-term loan, such as the Crawligator, encourages babies to crawl by improving gross motor skills, or the Ladybug Corner Chair with Headrest which facilitates upright sitting and head control.
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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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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-Exclusive Emotion™ Button provides flexibility and control of pitch and volume
-Unique Whisper™ Mode allows a smooth transition between normal and softer volumes with one-touch ease
-Masculine or feminine voicing options with pitch adjustment
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This bar magnifier features a red guideline to ensure easy reading for all users, including low vision individuals. Just move this magnifier across the page and keep your eyes on the line.
Specifications:
6" in length
Power: 1.5X
Red guide line
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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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