Wise Webinar Series: Washington Assistive Technology Act Program

When

July 30th, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST

Where

This is an online event via Zoom.

For more information on the Zoom platform, please visit https://youtu.be/hIkCmbvAHQQ prior to the event.

Contact

Wise Support
support@gowise.org

Wise Webinar Series:

Assistive Technology for Independence: Emerging Technology to Support Consumers and Caregivers

Curt Johnson

Please join us on Thursday, July 29th for our webinar, “Assistive Technology for Independence: Emerging Technology to Support Consumers and Caregivers" with Curt Johnson.

This presentation will explore current and emerging technologies or devices that provide solutions that move between home, school and work. Our world is changing rapidly with new technology becoming available with improved price points and functionality. Use of assistive technology reduces demands on the caregiver, enhances consumer self-confidence and self-worth. Technologies supporting independent living, memory, organization, medication and stress management will be discussed. This presentation will review basic technology decision making, define low to high tech solutions and showcase numerous emerging technology devices.

Learning Objectives (Info, tools, and skills attendees will receive):

Attendees will be able to identify three types of emerging technologies that assist with independence.
Attendees will be able to identify differences between low, mid and high-tech devices.
Attendees will be able to identify three activities that can be completed through use of a digital assistant.
Attendees will be able to identify three local, state or federal resources to explore assistive technology options.

Do you require an accommodation, materials in alternate format or have inquiries about accessibility in this event? If so, please reach out to support@gowise.org no later than 5pm Friday prior to this webinar. Due to the short turnaround of our webinar series we are unable to accommodate same day requests. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully.

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There are no refunds for those that do not attend the scheduled webinar. If you do miss the webinar, we will provide you with a code to access the next webinar free.

Wise provides Washington State Educator/Teacher Clock Hours for our webinars. For more information and to request Clock Hours, please click here.

Curt Johnson

Curt Johnson, MS, CRC, ATP, is an Assistive Technology Specialist with WATAP where he provides training and demonstration of assistive technology. He recently retired as a Rehabilitation Counselor II at the University of Washington Medical Center where he worked since 1996. Mr. Johnson received a BS in Vocational Rehabilitation from the University of Wisconsin-Stout (1972) and a MS in Vocational Rehabilitation from the University of Arizona (1976). His primary area of expertise focuses on assessing disability barriers, identifying solutions and when appropriate designing/fabricating functional means to resolve those challenges. In resolving independent living/vocational barriers he has focused on use of low-tech solutions and community resources combined with direct input from consumers and their families.

Supported employment is rooted in the firm belief that all people deserve respect, dignity, and self-determination. Here at Wise, we are committed to standing up for and embracing positive changes in policies and practices to stamp out oppression and discrimination in our institutions and systems. We are focused on our mission of inclusion and equitable employment for people with disabilities. With this in mind, we ask that all participants extend respect, humility and grace during our events. We strive to create a learning platform where we all leave with new ways of thinking, doing and moving supported employment forward.