Using+iDevices+for+Communication

=// Time: 10:30 - 11:45am //= toc

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// **Kathy Ryan, SET-BC and** //// **Roy Lycar, Heritage Christian Online School** //

** Session Information **

 * **Location:** Grade 3 Room //(HCS Campus Map)//
 * **Track: Special Education - Learning Assistance**
 * **Grade Level Focus:** All
 * **Exhibitor:** No

**Session Description**
iDevices have become extremely popular over the past couple of years. Due to the portability, flexibility, wide public appeal and cost effectiveness of this technology, they are being heralded as the best assistive technology (AT) solution for people with special needs. Their use as a communication tool is one area in which there has been a lot of media attention but it is clearly not the right solution for all. Learn what questions to ask when considering an iDevice as an AT solution.

There are now many communication apps available and knowing which one is best for whom and with what accessories is challenging. See and learn about the features of the apps supported by SETBC to address the communication needs of students.**Proloquo2Go™** by **AssistiveWare** and **TouchChat Suite™** by **Silver Kite** are both full-featured augmentative or alternative communication solutions for individuals who have difficulty speaking. Both have proven to be successful with students with a range of cognitive and communication capabilities. They each, however, have unique features.

Learn proven strategies for the successful implementation of these devices with communication apps.

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