Assistive Technology Seminar

Parents,
You may want to consider attending this seminar if your child needs technology such as an Alphasmart for writing. Word processors are great tools to improve expressive language!

Tuesday April 24, 2007

Time: 10 am- 12 pm

Place: Sinergia

134 West 29th Street

New York, NY, 10001

(Between 6th & 7th Avenue) Travel: The #1 subway; R or W subway stop at 28th Street

Walk north one block to 29th Street



Spanish Simultaneous Translation is available but you must call to request it

Refreshments will be served



Workshop that will offer you information about these topics:

v What Assistive Technology is

v Common types of Assistive Technology Devices (for example, wheelchairs & computers)

v Evaluating the technology needs of your child

v What types of students may benefit from Assistive Technology

v How to get Assistive Technology Devices written into your child’s IEP

If you wish to register or if you have any questions please call:

Mr. Godfrey Rivera, Sinergia at (212) 643-2840, extension 342

e-mail address: grivera@sinergiany.org

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