Project ABCs Course Syllabus

Interdisciplinary Fundamentals in Adaptive and Assistive Technology©
Course Syllabus

TOPICAL SCHEDULE

Below are all the presentations that are contained within the five sections. The names of each presentation are on the left, and the instructor for each presentation is listed to the right of the presentation.

The course activities, discussion questions, quiz, and evaluation for each completed presentation must be submitted prior to advancing to the next presentation. All presentation in a Part must be completed prior to advancing to the next Part. Each Part is a prerequisite for the next Part. (For example, Part 3 cannot be started unless Parts 1 and 2 have been completed.) Each completed Part will be available for additional study until final exam is satisfactorily completed. Continuing Education Credit will be awarded only if all the requirements of all Parts (Parts 1-5) are completed.

After completing all requirements of a Part, contact Michelle Schladant (mschladant@med.miami.edu or 305-243-4466) to make arrangements to begin the next Part.

Part 1: Introduction		Instructors
Session 1	Introduction to Assistive Technology	Barbara Berry, RN PhD
Session 2	Assistive Technology Design and Product Development Engineering Principles	Stephen Sundarrao, MS
Session 3	Ergonomic Considerations for Assistive Technology	Stephen Sundarrao, MS
Session 4	Universal Design, Home Evaluation, and Home Modifications	Beth Kofsky, MHSA

Part 2: Assessment for Assistive Technology		Instructors
Session 1	Nervous System Development Pathologies Leading to Disabilities	Barbara Berry, RN PhD
Session 2	Somatosensory Development Pathologies Leading to Disabilities	Barbara Berry, RN PhD
Session 3	Cognitive Development Psychological Assessment	Monica Dowling, PhD
Session 4	Overview of Interdisciplinary Assistive Technology Assessment Process	Barbara Berry, RN PhD
Session 5	Assistive Technology Service Delivery Plan	Barbara Berry, RN PhD

Part 3: Laws Pertaining to Assistive Technology Service Delivery		Instructors
Session 1	Introduction to FAAST	Beth Kofsky, MHSA
Session 2	Introduction to IDEA Adaptive and Assistive Technology Inclusion in the IFSP	Michelle Schladant, BA, MS
Session 3	Introduction to IDEA Adaptive and Assistive Technology Inclusion in the IEP	Vivien Vieta, BA, MA
Session 4	Adaptive and Assistive Technology in the School Setting	Susan Gold, PhD
Session 5	Introduction to IDEA Adaptive and Assistive Technology Inclusion in the IEP Transition Plan	Vivien Vieta, BA, MA
Session 6	Introduction to the Rehab Act Adaptive and Assistive Technology Inclusion in the IPE	Stephen Sundarrao, MS
Session 7	Advocacy/Funding for Assistive Technology	Lilliam Rangel-Diaz, CLA Beth Kofsky, MHSA

Part 4: Assessment for and Use of Assistive Technology Hearing/Vision/Communication		Instructors
Session 1	Assessment of Hearing: Assistive Technology for Individuals with Hearing Impairments	Robert Fifer, PhD
Session 2	Assessment of Vision: Assistive Technology for Individuals with Vision Impairments	Scott Gartner, OD
Session 3	Assessment of Oral Motor Function	Irit Greenberg, MS
Session 4	Assistive Technology For Individuals with Communication Impairments	Carole Zangari, PhD
Session 5	Computer Fundamentals Computer Access	Terry Brennan, MS
Session 6	Environmental Control	Terry Brennan, MS

Part 5: Assessment for and Use of Assistive Technology Motor Skills		Instructors
Session 1	Human Interaction with the Environment	Mildred Alfonso, BA, OT
Session 2	Activities of Daily Living Performance	Mildred Alfonso, BA, OT
Session 3	Assessment of Alignment	Rose Rine, PhD
Session 4	Musculoskeletal Development	Rose Rine, PhD
Session 5	Seating and Positioning	Rose Rine, PhD
Session 6	Assessment for and Use of Mobility Devices	Rose Rine, PhD
Session 7	Adaptive Music / Music Therapy	Myra Jordan, PhD
Session 8	Adaptive Recreation	Lucy Binhack, CTRS

Course Syllabus

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For any questions or for more information please feel free to contact:

Michelle Schladant, M.S., Ed.
Assistive Technology/Educational Specialist
Phone: 305-243-4466
Fax: 305-243-4467
Email: mschladant@med.miami.edu

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.