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Distance Service Delivery: Getting the Appropriate Expertise to Children and Families in Remote Areas Joicey Hurth, Facilitator, NECTAC Erin Kinavey,

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1 Distance Service Delivery: Getting the Appropriate Expertise to Children and Families in Remote Areas Joicey Hurth, Facilitator, NECTAC Erin Kinavey, AK -Part C Ardith Ferguson, CO -Part C Debra Hannigan, ME- C & 619

2 ALASKA Part C Program Erin Kinavey

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9 CO Part C Ardith Ferguson

10 CO Part C Ardith Ferguson
Teaming Through Technology Early Intervention Colorado Colorado Department of Human Services/Division for Developmental Disabilities Part C funded contract with: University of Colorado, Assistive Technology Partners Maureen Melonis, Project Director Brian Burne, Project Coordinator CO Part C Ardith Ferguson

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Our Challenges: Personnel shortages Remote rural and mountain areas Access to equipment Limited budget Limited time Lack of specialized skills Lack of understanding of use with infants and toddlers CO Part C Ardith Ferguson

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Our Solutions: Video- and tele-conferencing Consultation via phone, , video Loan bank support Follow-up technical assistance CO Part C Ardith Ferguson

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Outcomes for FY : 16 Video conferences conducted Monthly technical support to 25 Assistive Technology Specialists Expansion of web-based resources related to infants and toddlers 265 early intervention items in loan bank CO Part C Ardith Ferguson

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15 Maine C & 619 Debra Hannigan
Location of Regional Sites

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Geographically diverse Unorganized territories Islands Coastal areas “Two Maines”

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Resource Maximization Child Development Services Webinars Teleconference-Lunch and Learns, Law Course Live Connections via internet/Video conferencing Website Training Modules Home grown Direct Step ( LRP)

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- Providers Teleconferencing Skype Video Conferencing Therapy and consultation Digital Recordings Useful for Primary Service Provider Model

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Barriers Technology availability for families Wireless capability for Skype et al Parent /staff reservations Staff ability to use all the technology

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