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AT in Employment: How is AT Used to Comply with Title I of the ADA?
Presented at the ATIA conference in Orlando on January 29, 2009, Presented various examples of Ataccommodations that can be made in the workplace. Also discuss various employment-related AT concerns that session participants are facing or have faced in their work settings.
Click here to download the Power Point slides for the presentation (AT in Employment: How is AT Used to Comply with Title I of the ADA?).
For more information contact Martin Blair at 435-752-0238 Ext:32 or Sachin Pavithran at 435-797-6572.
Building a Statewide AT Reutilization Program on a Shoestring Budget
Presented at the ATIA conference in Orlando on January 29, 2009, There are obstacles to establishing a reutilization program: money, transportation and space just to name a few. Participants learned about the successes and failures of the Utah Assistive Technology Program’s AT reutilization program so far. Participants also learned how the program was developed and implemented through collaborative arrangements, shared staff, and good strategic planning. It was created on a “shoestring.” The history of the program and sustainability efforts with collaborative partners was also discussed.
Click here to download the Power Point slides for the presentation (Building a Statewide AT Reutilization Program on a Shoestring Budget ).
Click here to download the handout for the presentation (Building a Statewide AT Reutilization Program on a Shoestring Budget ).
For more information contact Alma Burgess at 435-797-0253 or Heather Young at 435-797-7412.
Disability Policies.
Presented at the Governmental Affairs Conference in Utah, what are the various policies being dealt at a federal level that impacts the lives of individuals with disabilities. .
Click here to download the Power Point slides for the presentation (Disability Policies ).
For more information contact Martin Blair at 435-797-3886 or Sachin Pavithran at 435-797-6572
AT Training and Demonstration Activities in Utah: Lessons Learned.
Presented at the ATIA 2007 Conference, the presentation discussed about the various stratigies used for AT training and device demonstration activities in Utah. .
Click here to download the Power Point slides for the presentation (AT Training and Demonstration Activities in Utah: Lessons Learned ).
For more information contact Sachin Pavithran at 435-797-6572
Assistive Technology Loan and Reutilization in Utah.
Presented at the ATIA 2007 Conference, the presentation reviews the various AT loan and reutilization activities in Utah. .
Click here to download the Power Point slides for the presentation (Assistive Technology Loan and Reutilization in Utah.).
For more information contact Heather Butikofer at 435-797-7412
Assistive Technology Policy in the United States.
This invited presentation was given to over 300 teachers and administrators at the Korea Institute for Special Education 13th Annual International Symposium in Ansan, South Korea. It was the introduction session for the two day event. Presented by Martin Blair, November 8, 2006. An accompanying paper is available.
Click here to download the Power Point slides for the presentation (Assistive Technology Policy in the United States. ).
Click here to download the paper for the presentation (Assistive Technology Policy in the United States. ).
For more information contact Martin Blair at 435-797-3886
Legislative Update and Utah Assistive Technology Program.
Presented to members of the Utah Rehabilitation Association on April 21, 2006 in Murray, Utah.
Click here to download the Power Point slides for the presentation (Legislative Update and Utah Assistive Technology Program).
For more information contact Martin Blair at 435-797-3886
County Government and the ADA: Be Prepared.
Presented to County Commissioners at the annual meeting of the Utah Association of Counties on April 20, 2006 in Provo, Utah.
Click here to download the Power Point slides for the presentation (County Government and the ADA: Be Prepared).
For more information contact Martin Blair at 435-797-3886
Disability and Diversity
Martin Blair from the Utah Assistive Technology Program, presented to the Multicultural Social Work class at Utah State University on Disability and Diversity.
Click here to download the Power Point slides for the presentation (Disability and Diversity).
For more information contact Martin Blair at 435-797-3886
Americans with Disabilities Act Overview
Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act for community groups interested in basic information.
Click here to download the Power Point slides for the presentation (Americans with Disabilities Act Overview).
For more information contact Martin Blair at 435-797-3886
Americans with Disabilities Act: Municipal Responsibilities
An introduction to the most common ADA questions and concerns by municipal employees and elected officials. (Prepared for the Utah League of Cities and Towns Annual Meeting, September 2005)
Click here to download the Power Point slides for the presentation (Americans with Disabilities Act: Municipal Responsibilities).
For more information contact Martin Blair at 435-797-3886
Assistive Technology to Open Possibilities
A transition and employment focused presentation to help teachers and employment support providers to learn about basic AT and funding options. (Prepared for the Utah UAAACT conference, spring 2005)
Click here to download the Power Point slides for the presentation (Assistive Technology to Open Possibilities).
For more information contact Martin Blair at 435-797-3886
What is Assistive Technology Anyway?
A day-long inservice course for teachers and related services personnel. (Prepared for the Natrona County School District in Casper, Wyoming, September 2005). The content can be applied to most school settings.
Click here to download the Power Point slides for the presentation (What is Assistive Technology Anyway?).
For more information contact Martin Blair at 435-797-3886
Disability in Utah: What an educator needs to know
An introductory conference session describing disability as a diversity issue in education settings (Prepared for the Educators for Diversity Conference, Logan, Utah April 2005).
Click here to download the Power Point slides for the presentation (Disability in Utah: What an educator needs to know.).
For more information contact Martin Blair at 435-797-3886
Disability Law and Policy
A basic overview of the law making process and description of advocacy strategies for disability-related laws and policies. (Prepared for the Interdisciplinary Training course at the Center for Persons with Disabilities, Utah State University)
Click here to download the Power Point slides for the presentation (Disability Law and Policy.).
For more information contact Martin Blair at 435-797-3886