Autism and I/DD Training: Value of Assistive Technology

Assistive technology (AT) is defined as any product, equipment, software program, and/or system that enhances learning, working, and daily living for a person with autism and intellectual disability. The goal of assistive technology is to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of people with disabilities. Assistive technology has made considerable advances in a short period that can be of value for your loved one by helping with independence, autonomy, safety, and aids in activities of daily living. Assistive technology has made a difference in our lives; it is no different for our loved ones with autism and intellectual disability. This training will provide you with examples of low to advanced technology that enhances the life, safety, learning, and well-being of our loved ones with autism and an intellectual disability.

Training participants will learn:

1. The importance of assistive technology (AT) in the lives of our adult children with autism and intellectual disabilities
2. How technology can advance a person’s capacity for learning, independence, safety, and well-being
3. Examples and applications of AT
4. Purchasing and implementing AT

This class is provided free by Kitsap County Developmental Disabilities and Monica Meyer Consulting.

Register: http://tinyurl.com/y7cwpcx4

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