This interactive workshop will outline the importance of accessing assistive technology in party planning for all individuals and demonstrate techniques for putting this into practice. Presenters will demonstrate the effectiveness of assistive technology used for choice-making, party planning, and adapted-play and provide specific examples. All examples will have tangible goals and feature students with complex needs, including physical/motor impairments, intellectual disabilities, and cortical visual impairment, demonstrating their successful use of assistive technology. Presenters will identify ways to implement these strategies within the school, home, and community settings. Participants will participate in hands-on party planning and leave with a virtual goody bag!
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the need for adaptations and accessibility for individuals with complex needs to participate in party planning/participation, leisure activities, and playful explorations.
- Describe the multiple uses of assistive technology within party planning/participation, leisure activities, and playful explorations.
- Design and adapt party games/activities and create accessible playful party explorations using materials and equipment provided.