Supporting Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students

Uma Soman, PhD

Name of Investment
Educational Technology, TV & Media Access, H327C 15007, 008

Audience
PreK-12 teachers, administrators, parents

Dr. Soman discusses three challenges: (1) limited access to curriculum and instruction; (2) difficulties regarding access and engagement with communication partners; and (3) limited access to individualized or specialized instruction. She provides guidelines to help navigate each challenge.

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Interactive Parent-Child Activities for Students on the Autism Spectrum

Amy Parker, PhD & Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Name of Investment
Educational Technology, TV & Media Access, H327C 15007, 008

Audience
PreK-12 teachers, administrators, parents

Dr. Parker talks about highly preferred object or fascination that can be used as opportunities to build reading, writing, and self-reflection. She uses her personal experiences to provide examples.

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Adaptive Sports: Ways to Stay Physically on Track During COVID-19

Frank Hughes, Adaptive Phys Ed Teacher and Special Olympics Coach

Name of Investment
Educational Technology, TV & Media Access, H327C 15007, 008

Audience
PreK-12 teachers, administrators, parents

Special Olympics Coach, and Adaptive Phys. Ed. Teacher Frank Hughes speaks about teaching physical education to children while there are fewer outside influences to impact their performance and skill development. He focuses on three concept areas: locomotor skills, stationary skills, and object control skills.

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Remote Inclusive Theatre and Music

Aubrie Therrien & Nicole D’Angelo, EPIC Players, a Neurodiverse Theatre Company

Name of Investment
Educational Technology, TV & Media Access, H327C 15007, 008

Audience
PreK-12 teachers, administrators, parents

This session looks at making remote platforms accessible to theater, and general, classroom students. Ms. Therrien & Ms. D’Angelo talk about lessons learned, tips and different features of various virtual platforms.

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Module 2 Q&A

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