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Wyoming Institute for Disabilities is Hiring a

Project Coordinator to Work in Assistive Technology

Join the assistive technology team at WIND to coordinate education, training, and outreach activities for the Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR) program. Special project emphasis includes coordination of training and demonstration services for assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). This position will work with individuals working in early intervention, K-12 settings, secondary education, employment, seniors, and independent living systems.

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WIND provides a dynamic and creative environment for those looking to improve education and health outcomes for ALL Wyoming residents.

UW ECHO IN

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DECEMBER SESSIONS

Bi-weekly Thursdays

11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain Time

December 1: Remote Monitoring in Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver Community Living Services: The Importance, Challenges, and How to Access, with Elizabeth Forslund, MA, MPA, who is the Provider Support Unit Manager for the Home and Community Based Services Section, Division of Healthcare Finance, Wyoming Department of Health. Join this session and learn how individuals on the Comprehensive and Supports Waivers can access remote monitoring services.

Register here for this session.

December 15: A Family Process for Technology Supports at Transition, with Karen Mackie, parent of a son who transitioned from school programs to home and community services. She will share how their family learned more and more about the role that technology played in this transition.  

Register here for this session.

By registering for sessions, you will receive a reminder email the morning of the session, including any materials or handouts that will be used.

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:

Are you 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. Visit the ECHO Network Case Presentation website page to read more.

FREE DEVICE DEMONSTRATIONS

WATR offers free assistive technology device demonstrations virtually or in-person to individuals with disabilities and their families, school districts, health-related services, as well as any Wyoming resident who might be interested in learning about assistive technology and how devices work.

Device demonstrations will help:

• Increase understanding of the types of devices that can help with specific needs, such as speech communication or reading mail.
• Improve knowledge of a device's features, and how those features differ from other devices that perform similar functions.
• Increase understanding of how device(s) can help at work, in school, at home, and in your community.

Schedule an appointment with WATR to test devices. WATR staff are available both in-person as well as through Zoom videoconferencing technology.

You can request a device demonstration by using our online request form or contact WATR by calling (307) 766-2051 or emailing watr@uwyo.edu.

The WATR Lab is located in the University of Wyoming’s Health Sciences Building, Room 151 at the intersection of 9th and Clark Streets, across from Turtle Rock Cafe. Parking and accessible parking are available in the Health Sciences parking lot, however, you will need to register your vehicle information at the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities’ Reception Desk prior to entering the WATR Lab.

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.

WyRAMP Project

The WyRAMP Project provides access to a person's home through the use of temporary ramps, increasing both safety and access. It is a collaboration between the Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources, Wyoming Life Resource Center, and Goshen County Senior Friendship Center, covering Lander, Laramie, and Torrington areas.

Wyoming Technology Access Program (WyTAP)

Need financial assistance in purchasing assistive technology and live in Wyoming? Consider a WyTAP loan!

How to Pay for Assistive Technology Devices

Explore options for funding AT through this WATR publication. A great resource to review prior to purchasing assistive technology.

Check out WATR on WIND's Facebook Page

WATR posts a weekly feature about loans, reuse, and Open Labs on WIND's Facebook page.

Collaborating Projects

• AgrAbility
• Wyoming Accessibility Center (WAC)
• Wyoming Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Clearinghouse
• iCanConnect
• University of Wyoming ECHO in Assistive Technology