Happy New Year everyone. I wanted to pass along information on a teleconference that the National Office is hosting this month. Please pass this along to anyone that may be interested. This teleconferece is directed toward PALS and their families and will offer an overview of assistive technology, mostly AAC, and information about assessments, funding, and training.

Many thanks,

Alisa

Promoting Voice and Choice

A teleconference for people with ALS and their families

explaining how to get assistive technology

Learn how to get communication devices and computer access equipment

Hear from Alisa Brownlee, Assistive Technology Specialist, how to navigate the system
Participate in a Q & A session

Alisa Brownlee directs the assistive technology consultation program for The ALS Association’s National Office and for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter. She has 12 years of experience in the field and has presented widely at professional conferences. This teleconference is supported in part by a grant from DynaVox.

There are two different dates and times to choose from:

· Tuesday, January 13, 2009 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern Time

Meeting number: 820 732 040

Meeting password: DynaVox2009

Go to https://alsa.webex.com/alsa/j.php?J=820732040

Follow the instructions that appear on your screen to join the teleconference.

To join by phone only, dial 866-699-3239 and follow the instructions.

· Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time

Meeting number: 826 571 564

Meeting password: DynaVox2009

Go to https://alsa.webex.com/alsa/j.php?J=826571564

Follow the instructions that appear on your screen to join the teleconference.

To join by phone only, dial 866-699-3239 and follow the instructions.

RSVP: Jamie Aranda at xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 818.587.2216 by Monday, January 12, 2009 and Wednesday, January 28, 2009.

Questions? Contact Alisa Brownlee at xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or call 215.631.1877.