Husson College/Techincal Exploration Center Presents:

          ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE FOR PROVIDERS OF SERVICES TO ADULTS with  DISABILITIES

Location:  Husson College, Bangor, Maine

Time:  August 20 - 24, 2007, 8:30 - 4:00 p.m., plus after hours evening get-togethers.

Pay:  $995 per person for course registration and materials, computer lab access, refreshment breaks, Certificates.  ASHA CEU's available at cost. (Graduate Credit pending).

Curriculum:    This cost-effective, hands-on, professional development program delivers the competencies recommended by the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) to provide appropriate Assistive Technology Services to individuals with disabilities. The training and materials emphasize Principles Of Universal Design and are designed to allow you to train other staff at your local agency.

Successful completion of this  Assistive Technology Specialist (ATS) Certificate in Basic Assistive Technology Services prepares participants to:

•Facilitate agency teams to appropriately consider consumers' assistive technology needs and resolve access issues.

• Locate and use available local, state and national resources to assist with implementation of access solutions.

• Implement selected assistive technology devices and software to address principles of Universal Design and maximize client capabilities.

• Work effectively with caregivers and families to help develop a stronger home/agency partnership.

• Apply learned skills to assess consumer needs and provide a range of technology services within the organization. Thus, participants earn an  "AT Learner's Permit" and leave with the tools and confidence to practice earning their "AT Driver's License."

To demonstrate mastery of competencies, you/your team will develop a project to solve a need for your consumers or agency.  All projects are shared at Husson's AT project www.link

Learners:  To get the most benefit, we encourage each agency to send a team of two or more who can return to coordinate services for all consumers.  As the agency's resource for Assistive Technology, the team can train others to be change agents for the agency and maximize consumer's potential.  Recommended team members are: Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational, Speech, Activity, or Physical Therapists, Service Coordinator, Nurse Coordinator, Day Program Instructor/Provider, Direct Care staff, or Residential Managers.

Prerequisite: At a minimum, each person should have: willingness to serve as an Assistive Technology Resource Person, good interpersonal skills, access to a valid email account, comfort with either Windows or Mac operating system, creativity, patience, and time.  In addition, clinicians should be certified by their State Education Department.  

Instructors:      Lynn Gitlow, PhD, ATP

David Grapka, M.A., M.Ed., ATP, ATS

Regional Experts to be announced

Questions:       Please contact either Lynn Gitlow at Ph:  207-973-1074       email: lgitlow@husson.edu or David Grapka: Ph: 518-464-6348 email: TRECenter1@earthlink.net

Housing: The Bangor Motor Inn (207-947-0355) is the official hotel of the Husson College/TEC  AT Certificate Program.  To obtain the following rate, you must specify that you are with Husson College BEFORE June 1.

-  $52.00 for a single room; $62 per person for a double room. After June 1, AND if we don't have a minimum of 20 rooms registered, the price goes to $78).

-  Free Shuttle to and from Husson College

-  Near Bangor Mall and its fine quality restaurants and shopping.

-  Dial up and Wireless G system Internet Access is available

-  Free deluxe continental breakfast. 

-  Gazebo available for after hours get -- togethers.

-  Plenty of breathtaking Maine scenery within a 30 minute drive!

The Hampton Inn located by Bangor Mall, is available for your personal preference:

Rate is $99.  Ph: 1-800 HAMPTON or 207-990-4400.  Free breakfast, WIFI  and Mall Shuttle.

Other Events: The American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront

August 24-26, 2007 immediately follows our conference. Last year there were 162,000 Festival-goers

To get an idea of all the incredible entertainment that is available at this FREE festival

Visit the website http://www.americanfolkfestival.com/

Husson College/Technical Exploration Center

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE REGISTRATION

August 20 -- 24, 2007 (8:30 am-4:00 pm)

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Street Address:_____________________________________________City:________________

State:_____________________ ZipCode:___________

Phone(day):____________________(evening):__________________

FAX:___________________E-mail:__________________________________________

Occupation:_____________________ Setting (hospital, school, rehab center,

etc.):_______________

Degree (H.S. diploma, bachelors, masters, doctorate, certificate,

etc.):__________________________

Degree Field (i.e., special education, communication, administration,

etc.):______________________

Accessibility Needs:_______________________________________________________________

Space is limited to first 24 people.  Reserve yours now by meeting the payment deadline of June 1, 2004.  Upon receipt of payment, you will receive confirmation and a materials packet before July 15.

Cost: $995 (includes all multimedia materials and training).

Payment Method:

o Check # ___________________ (pay to Husson College/TEC) o

Purch. Order #____________________

Billing Address: if not same as above)

Agency: ________________________________________________________________________

Street___________________________________________________________________

City:________________________________________________________State:_____

Zip:___________

Phone:(____)_____________________________Fax:____________________________

o  Master Card     o  Visa         Account#____________________________________

Exp. Date ______________

Signature__________________________________________________________

Fax Form to 1-207-973-1061 or return form and payment to:

Lynn Gitlow, Husson College,  One College Circle,  Bangor, Maine 04401

Questions?

Please contact either Lynn Gitlow at Ph:  207-973-1074       email: lgitlow@husson.edu or

David Grapka: Ph: 518-464-6348 email: TRECenter1@earthlink.net