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Tuesday, January 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Community Forum, We want to hear from you!
Plan to attend the Alzheimer's Association Wyoming Chapter's Laramie County Community Forum to share your experiences with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia.
Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, Cheyenne.
Register by calling 800-272-3900 or emailing debianchi@alz.org Virtual option is available.
View the Tuesday, January 10th flier here.
Join this important weekly series (January 10 to February 14) that focuses on Alzheimer's and Dementia in Laramie County.
View the weekly series flier here.
Sponsored by AARP Wyoming, American Red Cross, Enroll Wyoming, Wyoming 211, and Wyoming Center on Aging
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Training and Technical Assistance | |
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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.
Read more and apply:
https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/223171/?utm_medium=jobshare
WIND provides a dynamic and creative environment for those looking to improve education and health outcomes for ALL Wyoming residents.
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UW ECHO IN
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FEBRUARY SESSIONS
Bi-weekly Thursdays
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain Time
ECHO in AT Sessions will resume on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Our Spring session learning topics will focus on Assistive Technology Teams.
February 2: Assistive Technology Equipment Management with Tobias Orr, Director, Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP) Nebraska, and WATR team members. Tobias will explain the different ways their program works with educators using the Assistive Technology For All device database. The WATR team will explain assistive technology disposition policy and procedure using Wyoming Assistive Technology For All (wy.at4all.com). Register here for this session.
February 16: Tracking Assistive Technology Usage, we will be discussing assistive technology indicated on an IEP that will be used during state assessments and included in the state data collection.
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.
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University of Wyoming ECHO Networks provide ongoing support for educators, healthcare providers, and families in a rural state where specialized knowledge is not always locally available. By removing these barriers to specialized knowledge, outcomes for students, patients, and families are improved.
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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:
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Increase understanding of the types of devices that can help with specific needs, such as speech communication or reading mail.
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Improve knowledge of a device's features, and how those features differ from other devices that perform similar functions.
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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.
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Device Loans and Reuse Equipment | |
Welcome to Wyoming Assistive Technology for All!
Promoting Independence Through Assistive Technology
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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.
Please contact WATR for more information on these services
by phone (307) 766-6187 or email watr@uwyo.edu.
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Featured Equipment for Loan and Reuse | |
The Frenchay Screening Tool for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is designed to assess people's abilities in terms of physical access, visual acuity, visual processing, visual contrast sensitivity, identifying different types and fonts of symbols and words, categorisation, word-picture matching, reading and spelling (with and without symbol support), alpha encoding and focusing thoughts. | |
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VideoEye! utilizes a camera to relay a magnified image to a television screen/monitor. The system has automatic focus and light adjustment that aids in rendering an enlarged image in full, bright, and natural colors. Because the viewing head is mounted on a precisely balanced spring arm, it can be moved easily to anywhere within a seven-foot diameter with just a feather touch. And once moved, it will stay in place without sagging or floating up, making it ideal for activities that require two hands. Use it to increase independence with reading, writing, grooming, hobbies, and more.
Shipping charges and taxes will apply.
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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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Join the WATR
AT Advisory Council Today!
If you are a user of assistive technology (AT), a self-advocate, a family member, or a professional who serves individuals with disabilities, consider joining our AT Advisory Council.
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The Council meets in the Spring and Fall
- Lodging and transportation reimbursements
- Advise WATR staff about strategies to reach and serve individuals with disabilities, families, and professionals.
Contact WATR for more information: (307) 766-6187 | watr@uwyo.edu
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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
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