COM3204 - Assistive Technology Show-and-Tell

Kapiolani Community College - CECS

Course Description

Discover assistive technology and accessibility solutions, highlighting devices available for loan at no cost. Technology for vision, hearing, communication, and learning will be demonstrated. Learn how your Assistive Technology Resource Center can support your student.

Speaker Bio:

Hannah Diaz is the Assistive Technology Specialist with the Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii (ATRC) and has been with ATRC since 2018. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Hannah is passionate about caring for her community. She feels that everyone deserves to be the best version of themselves and sees assistive technology as an opportunity for people to do so.

As an Assistive Technology Specialist, Hannah works with individuals with disabilities to provide information about and modeling assistive technology devices consistent with the person’s goals. She also works directly with clients on device and software training and enjoys the creativity involved in finding solutions.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the webinar, participants will:

identify three tools that they already have access to that promote an inclusive learning environment.
identify how to access assistive technology loans for trial, evaluation, education, or professional development

Notes

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability so that we may coordinate the accommodations you need, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in 'Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapi'olani Community College Deaf Center, ph. (808)734-9210, (808)447-3145/ (808)447-3141 (videophone), or email kapdeaf1@hawaii.edu.

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 health and safety requirements, ZOOM or phone appointment will replace face to face meetings until further notice. You will need to contact Kapi'olani CC's DSSO or Deaf Center to request accommodations in a Kapi'olani CC course even if you've already registered or are receiving services at another UH campus's disability support program.