1. Communication Devices and Assistive Technology - wireless - Big Step by Step - Little Step by Step

2. Welcome  First and foremost, please know that we are all in this together. We will need to support one another in this journey.

3. Important Note  All individuals, regardless of ability level, deserve a way to communicate.

4. Little Step by Step  You are capable of recording multiple step directions.  New feature- you are now able to record on 3 different levels.  You may record up to 2 minutes.

5. Big Step by Step  You may record as many steps as long as it does not exceed 2 minutes.

6. Voice-output Communication Device  VOCD – Elementary http://www.pisp.ca/strategies/strategies57.pdf  VOCD – Secondary http://www.pisp.ca/strategies/strategies56.pdf Ideas for programing age appropriate verbalizations and responses. As a guide, this will help to provide unique ideas to promote communicative opportunities that are fresh, highly motivating and fun.

7. Wireless Technology  Is there anyone who is currently using the wireless switches in their classroom?  You are able to record simple messages on the device.  May operate switch software using this device.  Bar flips out to hold a symbol. Smooth Talker

8. How can we use this new technology? Wireless switch can allow the student access the whiteboard. Student may be able to use the technology to communicate about a story, social situation or repeat a common sentence in a story or request assistance from an adult.  “We need to turn the page.”  “Wow, that’s cool. I want more.”  “During mealtimes, it could be used to request more or to make comment about the fine school cuisine.  Access tarheelreader.org ( books created by individuals with exceptional needs) can be perfectly relevant to what you are studying in class.

9. The End  Please let me know if you need any assistance programing your devices.