Regional Demo Center: Atlantic Coast Florida
Contact Information
FAAST Atlantic Region Assistive Technology Demonstration Center
University of Central Florida Communication Disorders Clinic
12424 Research Parkway, Suite 155 (Research Pavilion)
Orlando, FL 32826
Voice: 407.882.0468
Fax: 407.249.4774
Jennifer Kent-Walsh, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (Project & Center Director)
R. Jane Lieberman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (Regional Coordinator)
Pamela Resnick, M.A., CCC-SLP (Assistant Regional Coordinator & Lead Assistive Technology Specialist) - 407.882.0463
E-mail: Pamela.Resnick@ucf.edu
UCF Websites: Communication Disorders Clinic & Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders
Ongoing Partnership Program: iCan Communicate
The FAAST ARDC is pleased to be continuing its partnership with the Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida on the iCan Communicate program. If you have a child with Down Syndrome who is at least six years of age, please click here to learn more about this innovative program that provides communication assessments and iPads for individuals with Down syndrome.
FAAST ARDC In the Community:
The FAAST ARDC hosted a successful workshop on Proloqu2Go in conjunction with Assistiveware on January 28, 2012. Local clinicians and student clinicians benefitted from training on the functionality and implementation of Proloquo2Go on iDevices.
FAAST ARDC Students exhibited at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Annual Convention in Orlando at the end of January 2012. This was a great opportunity to demonstrate options for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) iDevice apps and to distribute information on FAAST resources and services.
Dr. Jennifer Kent-Walsh and colleagues presented research findings relating to AAC interventions with children at the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in San Diego, CA in November 2011.
Ms. Pamela Resnick presented at Daytona State College in September 2011. Ms. Resncik's presentation included an overview of augmentative and alternative communication options available for individuals with speech disabilities and an overview of FAAST service-delivery and programs. The presentation was well received by the occupational therapy students in attendance.
Dr. Jennifer Kent-Walsh presented on her research and ARDC service-delivery activities in Toronto, Canada in September 2011. The workshop included practical options for speech-language pathologists to work with teachers, educational assistants, parents, and peers when implementing augmentative and alternative communication devices and mobile apps in public school settings.
Dr. Kent-Walsh also presented in August 2011 at the State Down Syndrome Conference hosted by the Down Syndrome Assocation of Central Florida in Orlando. Dr. Kent-Walsh's session (entitled The Latest Apps: Real World Assistive Technology) focused on communication and cognitive organization applications for mobile technologies and was well attended/received by families of individuals with Down syndrome and their service-providers. The FAAST ARDC looks forward to continued opportunities to partner with the DSACF and other related organizations.
FAAST ARDC Services Highlighted by Therapy Times
Please click here to learn more about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services offered at the FAAST ARDC as highlighted by TherapyTimes.com. Therapy Times also recently distributed this article to more than 20,000 professionals, clients, and family members in their print publication: The Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy Supplement (January 2011, Vol 3, No 1 - photo above).
TherapyTimes.com is the only all-inclusive community Web site for therapeutic professionals in the healthcare industry. Therapy Times' mission is to provide an online daily resource for music, nursing, nutrition, occupational, pediatric, physical, respiratory and speech therapists to improve patient care and further their careers.
Atlantic Center Now Accepting Referrals for Spring 2012 AAC Assessments
Our Fall assessments are well underway and we are now accepting referrals for our Spring 2012 Augmentative and Alternative Communication Assessment Clinic in Orlando (assessments to be scheduled beginning in February 2012). Please click here to learn more about this program and contact Pamela Resnick at presnick@mail.ucf.edu or 407.882.0463 to obtain additional information.
Special Program Highlights
Upcoming Resarch-Based Program Highlight:
- ASHFoundation-Funded Intervention Program - Click here for overview (page 4 of Communique - "Research News")
FAAST ARDC - News Archives
The FAAST ARDC has had the pleasure of hosting several special programs since opening in 2005. Please click on the below links to read about some of our past special program offerings.
- 2008 Technology in the FAAST Lane - Communique Article
- Shared Reading Research Program - Communique Article
- Disney Helping Kids Shine Funding - College of Health & Public Affairs, University of Central Florida
- 2006 Technology in the FAAST Lane - Communique Article
Surveys
Assistive Technology Device Loan Program Survey
Did you borrow a device / equipment from us to try during an assessment, training, therapy, or at home/in the community? If so, please complete the below survey EACH time you borrow something from us for yourself or for use/consideration with a client or family member. Please note that completion of these surveys are critical for us to sustain funding to support the purchasing and loaning of assistive technologies for clients and serive providers.
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Assistive Technology Device Demonstration Survey
Did you participate in an activity during which assistive technology was demonstrated for you or a client/family member? If so, please complete the below survey EACH time you participate in a device demonstration activity. Please note that completion of these surveys are critical for us to sustain funding to support the ongoing operation of our center/program.