Upcoming Live Events
| February 18, 2012
Sidney, BC
Register Online or use our Registration Form (.pdf) |
This presentation will also be held in Kamloops on April 16th and Prince George on April 27th.
About the Event:
| Primary Audience: Pre-School & School Teams/SLPs/Family members |
| Level: Some comfort with technology is recommended |
| Focus: Children with language delays |
This presentation will provide an overview of technology and software applications that can facilitate communication and learning for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Participants will see a number of apps in use for the Apple iPad and will leave with a list of apps that they can use with their children or students. This session will also introduce participants to the Boardmaker Software Family and focus on learning to use this application to create activities to teach vocabulary, sentence construction, math and other concepts.
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About the Presenter:
Dr. Brenda Fossett is well known as an excellent teacher with a gift for finding innovative ways of using technology to create motivating and meaningful learning opportunities for children with special needs. She is an instructor in the area of autism and developmental disabilities in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education at UBC. Brenda began her career as a teacher of deaf students with developmental disabilities, and she has also worked as a behaviour consultant and an instructor at both UBC and Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Her primary areas of interest include augmentative communication, positive behavior support, and literacy instruction, particularly for persons who are deaf and have autism or other developmental disabilities. To learn more about her background: www.brendafossett.com
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Cost/Funding:
| Date | Parents, Para-Pros & Students | Professionals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Rate Ends: | January 12, 2012 | $100 | $140 |
| Regular Rate Ends: | February 9, 2012 | $140 | $180 |
| Late Rate Begins: | February 10, 2012 | $180 | $220 |
Please note that for Feb. 18th a special rate is available for SD 63 (Saanich), SD 61 (Greater Victoria), SD 62 (Sooke) and Island Catholic School District. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details before registering.
Bursaries
Bursaries for low-income participants and/or those travelling from outside their home regions to an event are available for B.C. residents. Call ACT’s office for more information or email
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with your request prior to registering. ACT provided $18,000 in bursaries in 2011 and gratefully accepts donations to our bursary fund. More Bursary Information >
Autism Funding:
Parents who receive Autism Funding may use 20% of the total for equipment, books, training and travel costs. ACT’s live and online events and the books we sell at our book table are all considered eligible expenses by the Autism Funding Unit. More Autism Funding Information >
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Workshop Location:
| Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue Sidney, BC www.marywinspear.ca/ A map with directions can be found here, or you may call ACT for more information. |
Hotel Information:
In order to stretch the funds participants have available, ACT negotiates preferred rates at city hotels. Please look below for hotel details.
| Best Western Emerald Isle Sidney Hotel Toll-Free 1- 800-315-3377 or Direct 250-656-4441 www.bwemeraldisle.com Victoria Airport/Sidney Travelodge Toll Free 1-866-656-1176 or Direct 250-656-1176 www.airporttravelodge.com The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa Toll Free 1-800.830.6144 or Direct 250-655-9445 www.sidneypier.com |
Workshop Schedule:
| 8:00 - 9:00 |
Registration |
| 9:00 - 10:15 | Session One |
| 10:15– 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Session Two |
| 12:00 - 12:45 | Lunch (light lunch provided) |
| 12:45 - 1:30 |
Session Three |
| 1:30 - 1:45 | Break |
| 1:45 - 3:00 | Session Four |
Continue the Conversation Online:
We are working to build an online community space (the AOLC) for you to share stories, successes and to reflect and learn. It can provide a learning and community space that you can access at a time and location that is convenient for you.
You may wish to be an active participant, posing and answering questions, encouraging others to share their stories, and actively contributing to the creation of a safe and welcoming environment. You may wish to browse and take your time before engaging with the online community.
* When you register online for the first time you are automatically given an ACT Online Account. Use this account to participate in the ACT Online Learning Community, register for more live events or subscribe to online videos.Participant Comments:
“Brenda is an amazing presenter -> engaging, enthusiastic and knowledgeable.” (professional from Vancouver)
“Repeat it again so that I can tell others to attend, too.” (professional from Squamish)
“Excellent and timely topic.” (parent from North Vancouver)
“Energetic approach, dynamic, variety of areas and apps; very educational.” (parent from Vancouver)
“Love all the free stuff tips! Thanks so much." (parent from Abbotsford)
“Very much an eye opener.” (para-professional from British Columbia)
“Lots of great app suggestions with ideas of how to use them.” (professional from Vancouver)
