Hello Fellow AT Professionals:

I am the current chair of the ACT (Access and Communication Technologies) SIG for RESNA.  The information below is for a RESNA webinar we are offering this month.  Because I want as many people to be able to learn from this excellent speaker, we are opening this webinar to any professional that is interested in attending -- you do not need to be a RESNA member to join us for this webinar. 

This webinar will be a one-hour learning event (no CEU’s offered) and is free of charge. I hope you can join us for this special event.

Access and Communications Technology SIG December 2018 Webinar

Thursday, Dec 20, 2018 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

Different clients, different systems: An Introduction to AAC devices from PRC

This webinar will provide an overview of the Prentke Romich product line, language systems, and access methods for a variety of clients who need a speech generation device (SGD).

Speaker:

Kirk D. Behnke, M.Ed., ATP

Education and Technology Specialist

Behnke Consulting, LLC.

Kirk Behnke has an extensive professional background in assistive technology and augmentative communication. He delivers professional development, technical assistance and learning opportunities regarding Assistive and Accessible Technologies, Accessible Educational Materials and Universal Design for Learning within the US and internationally. His passion is helping to facilitate excellence in learning for all, whether it is in a classroom or presentation room. Kirk is currently employed at the Prentke Romich Company, an AAC manufacturer and works as the Regional Consultant for the Philadelphia and Southern NJ territory.

His professional career started as Rehab Engineer for UCP of NJ, then as the Information and Referral Coordinator for Temple University's Institute on Disabilities, then he moved to the west coast and was part of the Center on Disabilities team at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), where he developed and implemented the "Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program (ATACP)" through the Tseng College of Extended Learning. This program was also adopted in Ireland as their national "Certificate in Assistive Technology Applications" program.

Kirk has served in many capacities at CAST including Director of Professional Learning, the Accessible Educational Materials National Center, and lead a national team to build the foundation for Universal Design for Learning Credential/Certification Initiative (UDL-CCI), specifically in development of the district certification process.

Kirk holds a master's degree in Education/Special Education from Temple University, a credential as an Assistive Technology Professional from the Rehabilitation and Engineering Society of North America (RESNA) and a Certificate in Assistive Technology Applications from the University College of Dublin, Ireland.

To access the webinar:

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/772708181

This meeting is locked with a password: RESNA122018

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (872) 240-3212<tel:+18722403212,,772708181>

Access Code: 772-708-181

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Alisa Brownlee, ATP, CAPS | Assistive Technology Specialist/Consultant

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