Date: Monday, July 8, 2013
Category: General

RESNA’s continuing education offerings are expanding with the addition of nine new webinars, additional dates for the Fundamentals course (including one with a focus on special education), and a new Advanced Seating & Mobility course.

Webinars

All webinar topics are offered as a three-part series, to provide greater depth and support for those that are interested. Individuals may take all three, or only the ones that are of interest to them. Webinars are offered from 3pm to 4pm ET. Registration is $28 for RESNA members and $40 for non-members. RESNA is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for each webinar.  

Power Wheelchair Access Methods: August 26, September 16, and October 14

Presented by Michelle L. Lange, OTR, ABDA, AT

• August 26: Alternative proportional access methods to the joystick
• September 16: Digital access methods
• October 14: Optimizing access through drive wheel configuration, tracking, and programming (Please note: this webinar overlaps with Assessment Case Studies: Learning Disabilities)

iPad use: September 10, October 22, December 3

Presented by James Stachowiak, MSE, ATP

• September 10: iPad apps for Transitioning from K-12 to a Postsecondary Settings
• October 22: Assistive Technology iPad Apps for the K-12 Teacher
• December 3: iPad Accessibility

Assessment Case Studies: September 26, October 14, November 11

Presented by Susan A. Zapf, PhD, OTR, BCP, ATP

• September 26: Autism
• October 14: Learning Disabilities (Please note: this webinar overlaps with Power Wheelchair Access Methods: Optimizing Access)
• November 11: Neurological Disorders

Fundamentals in Assistive Technology course dates

This popular, in-person, two-day course examines numerous areas of AT, and is designed to broaden the view of the AT provider.  Perfect for new staff and those just entering the field, or those who are branching out into other areas of the industry, the course is taught by experienced and certified RESNA members. RESNA is authorized by IACET to provide 1.4 CEUs for this course. RESNA members receive a discount. 

• September 19 - 20: Fundamentals in Assistive Technology - Jackson, MI (Located within easy driving distance of Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Lansing, MI)
• October 24 - 25: Fundamentals in Assistive Technology in Special Education (NEW FOCUS!) - Orlando, FL 

New Course: Advanced Seating & Mobility Workshop

October 24 – 25, 2013 in Atlanta, GA

This new, in-person, two-day course will systematically address common positioning issues of the pelvis, trunk, lower extremities, upper extremities, and the head. This course will be taught by RESNA instructor Michelle L. Lange, OTR, ABDA, ATP, who is an occupational therapist and Clinical Director at the Assistive Technology Clinics of the Children’s Hospital of Denver. Click here for more information.