Example of "getting the word out" about AT
One Rochester, MN local paper just featured an activity in its "local life section":
The PACER Center will present a free workshop sponsored by Ability Building Center, Inc. from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on May 22. The workshop, titled "What Parents and Professionals Need to Know About Assistive Technology," will provide parents and professionals with an introduction to AT and the relevant legal requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Tips will be given about selecting appropriate AT devices, and attendees will be introduced to the "Minnesota Assistive Technology Manual." Participants will also hear about state and local resources for trying and acquiring AT.
Sometimes we forget that just getting the word out about AT in schools-regardless of who comes to the two-hour session-will help us raise awareness in both the professional and family populations. Plus, I bet that they'll have cookies! But seriously, this kind of event is worth keeping on the school calendar once a year-especially for those schools/divisions with AT Teams!