Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
This workshop will address the consideration and purpose of supported decision-making and guardianship with a focus on the details of the legal procedures. It will also include a discussion about both short- and long-term planning. Presented by Joesph P. Kukla, esq., Thiel, Anderson, Kukla & Gunderson, PLLP. Attendance at both workshops in the series is encouraged.
A wide range of assistive technology (AT) can be used to support teens and adults with disabilities to complete tasks at home or at work. We will demonstrate apps and devices that help with reminders, timers, and visual and audio prompts. Join us to learn about tools that can help individuals function more independently at home or on the job.
Executive function skills like focus, organization, and time management are essential for success in both education and the workplace. This workshop will introduce assistive technology tools—such as apps, smart devices and strategies—that can support adults in managing tasks, setting reminders, and staying on track. Whether you're a student, employee, or supporting someone who is, you'll leave with practical strategies to enhance productivity and independence.
Assistive technology (AT) supports people with disabilities in their daily life, learning, and work. This beginner-friendly webinar will introduce participants to AT and demonstrate a variety of devices and apps that help with communication, focus, organization, and independence. Participants will gain practical ideas and real-life examples of how AT can make a difference in everyday settings.
Assistive technology for communication can help individuals express their wants and needs, exchange information, interact socially, and more. This beginner-friendly webinar will demonstrate and explore a sampling of symbol-based and text-based communication tools. It will look at a range of low-to-high-tech apps and devices available in our Simon Technology Center.
Academic, behavioral, and social expectations can overwhelm students with mental health, emotional, or behavioral needs and increase challenging behaviors. All children have the right to an education, even when behaviors get in the way. Join us for this workshop to learn more about how you can support your child and address these challenges. Participants will develop an understanding of:
- Mental health and behavior
- How to improve their response to challenging behaviors
- How to implement positive supports and interventions
Academic, behavioral, and social expectations can overwhelm students with mental health, emotional, or behavioral needs and increase challenging behaviors. All children have the right to an education, even when behaviors get in the way. Join us for this workshop to learn more about how you can support your child and address these challenges. Participants will develop an understanding of:
- Mental health and behavior
- How to improve their response to challenging behaviors
- How to implement positive supports and interventions
This workshop will address ways to effectively communicate with your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team when addressing issues around bullying. It will focus on tips when advocating for students with disabilities, including making sure they have access to tools like safe spaces, self-advocacy skills and an understanding of safety.
If an ASL interpreter is required, please notify webinars@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
Learn how to make reading more accessible and engaging with Chrome! Join us for this workshop to learn about a variety of tools available on Chromebooks and within the Chrome browser that support and enhance reading. We will explore built-in Chromebook accessibility features and browser extensions designed to assist with visual customization, literacy skill development, and reading with text-to-speech. These tools can benefit users of all ages and abilities, especially students with dyslexia, ADHD, low vision, slower cognitive processing, or reading comprehension difficulties.
This workshop will present an overview of early intervention and preschool special education services. It will cover the evaluation process, eligibility, and parental rights and responsibilities as they relate to early childhood special education. It will conclude with a Q&A.
If an ASL interpreter is required, please notify webinars@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
Although commonly used, studies show that suspensions are largely ineffective in addressing challenging behaviors and often hinder academic learning and skill-development. This workshop will inform parents about the requirements districts must follow when suspending students and provide advocacy strategies to support student engagement at school.
If an ASL interpreter is required, please notify webinars@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Registration is required.
Join us for this Tech for Teens webinar where you will learn how to design a fully articulated animal using Tinkercad! This session will guide you step-by-step through the process of making your creature, creating movable joints, and preparing your design for 3D printing. Tech for Teens is a workshop for youth with disabilities ages 12-20.