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Planning an IEP Team Meeting When Your Child has Mental Health Challenges
Virtual Event SD12:00 CT / 11:00 MT This workshop will provide parents and others with information to help them prepare for a positive IEP team meeting to support their child’s mental health needs in school. Participants will work through an example of an IEP, discuss what each section means, learn how to advocate for changes, and more. […]
Boost Focus and Attention with Assistive Technology
Virtual Event SD10:30 CT / 9:30 MT Focus is the executive function ability to ignore distractions, while attention is an active awareness on something specific. Learn about some tools and strategies that can boost these abilities. Long Description: Focus is the ability to ignore distractions to accomplish a task, while attention is an active concentrated awareness directed […]
Tools & Resources to Help Build Social Skills
Virtual Event SD1:00 CT / 12:00 MT Join this workshop to learn about the importance of social skills and how to build social skills. Tools and resources covered in this workshop will be appropriate for all ages. REGISTER
What is TEFRA and What Does it Provide for My Child with Disabilities?
Virtual Event SD6:30 CT / 5:30 MT The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and Medicaid provide additional coverage and disability services such as Personal Care Attendants to people with disabilities. The parental fee for TEFRA has ended, making it available to more families. Discover what Medical Assistance and TEFRA offer for children with disabilities and […]
Supplemental Security Income: Qualifying for Benefits
Virtual Event SD1:00 CT / 12:00 MT Listen to speakers from Disability Determination Services unravel the mysteries of applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for young adults at age 18 and over. Medical Relations Officers Sara Dicks and Tanya Heitzinger will help clarify the eligibility and application process while providing tips on how to submit a successful […]
Assistive Technology Supports for Math
Virtual Event SD2:00 CT / 1:00 MT Join this workshop to learn about math tools that can help build math skills for all ages and levels. Register for this workshop
Special Education Paperwork and the Power of the Prior Written Notice
Virtual Event SD6:30 CT / 5:30 MT Parents are often overwhelmed with paperwork in the world of special education. Learn about the purpose of the paperwork, what needs to be kept and for how long, and the all-important Prior Written Notice. Register for this workshop
Tools to Support Meal Planning and Cooking
Virtual Event SDThis workshop will explore assistive technology (AT) to support individuals with disabilities to increase independence in the areas of meal planning and cooking. We will demonstrate apps and devices that support healthy eating, meal planning, and following cooking instructions. Join us to learn about AT that can help teens and adults develop the skills needed […]
Writing and Dyslexia: Helpful Tools
Virtual Event SDA person with dyslexia may find writing and spelling to be challenging. This workshop will demonstrate a variety of writing tools such as word prediction, dictation, spell checkers, and more.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Apps for iPad
Virtual Event SDSelecting an iPad communication app that is a good fit for an individual can be overwhelming. This workshop will provide a brief introduction to a sampling of available robust symbol-based augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) iPad apps. Learn about some of their helpful communication features.
Creating a Crisis Plan for Youth with Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event SDThis workshop will provide an opportunity to work through an example crisis plan and provide suggestions on how a crisis plan can be used for positive support at home or in school, and with 504 Plans and IEPs.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) App Series
Virtual Event SDOften, when people think of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), tools with symbols and pictures to represent words come to mind. However, those with strong literacy skills use AAC too, and can benefit from text-based tools so they can more efficiently communicate with their family, friends, coworkers, and those in the community. Learn about a […]