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Interdisciplinary Fundamentals in Adaptive and Assistive Technology© Project ABCs offers an online course that provides instruction related to the evaluation for and provision of assistive technology to individuals of all ages with special needs. It is available in accessible formats and consists of text, audio, images, and multimedia and is divided into 5 sections, consisting of 60 contact hours. Each section contains presentations which include didactic instruction, illustrations, videos, case studies, assignments, quizzes, and a final exam (approximately 2 contact hours for each presentation). Each presentation has a reading assignment. The required textbook will be mailed to each registered course participant. All participants will receive a certificate of completion. (Click on any of the following links for a description of each section.) Section 1: Introduction to Assistive Technology Section 2: Assessment for Assistive Technology Section 3: Laws Pertaining to Assistive Technology Service Delivery Section 4: Assessment for and Use of Assistive Technology-Hearing/Vision/Communication Section 5: Assessment for and Use of Assistive Technology-Motor Skills
The
Cost of each section is $175 for each section or $795
for the complete course (5 sections). University of Miami Credit is available for an additional fee. The 3-credit hour course is $1,650.00.
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rights reserved. No material on this site may be reproduced, in whole
or in part,
For any questions or for more information please feel free to contact: Michelle
Schladant, M.S., Ed. Evaluation and Intervention Assistive Technology Services available from Project ABCs Project
ABCs Lending
Library of Assistive Technology is also available for 30-day short-term
loans to families of children with special needs to try out equipment
options before buying them. |
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[Medical Campus] [Coral Gables Campus]
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by: Amy Brennan
Last Updated:
March 10, 2005
