tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29120805658702478732024-03-13T08:21:34.598-04:00Tek-NinjaThe Intersections of therapy, technology with an emphasis on AAC, education and other random stuff..Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger458125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-90494022557966941192023-09-22T14:32:00.007-04:002023-09-22T14:34:02.109-04:00Snap to Item and Auto Hide on iOS17!<p> Hey Tek-ninjas! A lot of us across the AAC industry are pretty excited by Apple's iOS17 update this month. </p><p>Tobii Dynavox's <a href="https://www.tobiidynavox.com/pages/tdpilot" target="_blank">TD Pilot</a> is based on 15+ years of research and testing across all types of ethnicities, disabilities, eyewear and lighting conditions, both indoors and outdoors. It is already a pretty amazing piece of DME. As the first company to earn the <a href="https://mfi.apple.com/en/how-it-works" target="_blank">MFi </a>from Apple, and the only company to work directly with Apple, Tobii Dynavox created Region Based Interface, offering a definite edge in precision and accuracy in their AAC software. Out side the specialty software the eye-gaze leveraged Apple's Assistive Touch. Now with the Snap function, the Assistive Touch function outside the AAC software is faster and more accurate. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyMagTBeLUkbYyQ1VMl0odksMmRZcdgz_TM66LLjapI9ZlCTtA7iPhdpGDUTCP3guOR6EP55qptXGD_WcqD3w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>This video above demonstrates how to toggle the functions on, <b>after </b>you've updated your system to iOS17. With the improvements even smaller targets located in any app becomes significantly easier to access. Any app that can function in landscape mode is more accessible than ever before with the TD Pilot.<p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-13988254580109836902023-09-14T10:09:00.002-04:002023-09-14T10:12:04.833-04:00 Join Tobii Dynavox online trainings!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaOhdip-W4YqzSIW6n5JzP3RBA3X4-4NHB3O7cFVns_mo0gPIh3_zTrkrZbHQcmxCpb3iKucMeHh1owNmXDEsahsQQK6Q_ynqL2kuDHLtY3LR3dbEGkFDtOfoG4UlnQ2-niqoNMA-t6AT38P0i-mVKs5vq2byM1WyOKcR0LLOO74S6Yit7znm6mtL5Lsk/s749/focused%20learning.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="749" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaOhdip-W4YqzSIW6n5JzP3RBA3X4-4NHB3O7cFVns_mo0gPIh3_zTrkrZbHQcmxCpb3iKucMeHh1owNmXDEsahsQQK6Q_ynqL2kuDHLtY3LR3dbEGkFDtOfoG4UlnQ2-niqoNMA-t6AT38P0i-mVKs5vq2byM1WyOKcR0LLOO74S6Yit7znm6mtL5Lsk/s320/focused%20learning.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Hey Tek-ninjas! With AAC Awareness month coming up in October, clear your calendar and add some learning! Here’s what <a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/" target="_blank">Tobii Dynavox</a> has got coming up. Click each link below for additional information and to register. And don't forget, if you register and can't attend, you'll receive a recording to watch on your own time. <br /> <br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Week of October 2</h3><div><a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/blogs/live-training/keep-doing-what-matters-technology-supports-for-als-2023-10-02" target="_blank">Keep Doing What Matters: Technology Supports for ALS</a><br /><br /><a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/blogs/live-training/communication-partner-training-for-aphasia-and-aac-2023-10-04" target="_blank">Communication Partner Training for Aphasia and AAC</a><br /><br /><a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/blogs/live-training/boardmaker-flash-15-celebrate-aac-awareness-month-2023-10-04" target="_blank">Boardmaker Flash 15: Celebrate AAC Awareness Month<br /></a><br /><a href=" https://us.tobiidynavox.com/blogs/live-training/td-snap-motor-plan-overview-2023-10-06" target="_blank">Earn CEUs! TD Snap Motor Plan Overview</a><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Week of October 9 </h3><a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/blogs/live-training/voice-banking-keep-your-vocal-identity-with-a-personal-synthetic-voice-2023-10-09" target="_blank">Voice Banking: Keep Your Vocal Identity with a Personal Synthetic Voice</a><br /><br /><a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/blogs/live-training/support-comprehension-for-people-with-aphasia-2023-10-10" target="_blank">Support Comprehension for People with Aphasia</a><br /><br /><a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/blogs/live-training/find-and-use-pre-made-activities-in-boardmaker-2023-10-11" target="_blank">Find and Use Pre-Made Activities in Boardmaker</a><br /> <br /><a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/blogs/live-training/editing-101-skills-to-get-started-with-td-snap-2023-10-11" target="_blank">Editing 101: Skills to Get Started with TD Snap</a><br /><br />Happy learning!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-47168230255786669702023-09-05T08:36:00.006-04:002023-09-05T17:02:41.348-04:00DAGG-3: assess, reassess, goal writing, strategies, lessons all in one!<p> Hi Tek-ninjas, are you familiar with the DAGG-2? If you’ve not heard yet, I have good news for you. There is a new version - the DAGG-3 and it is better than ever! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvfmwyHh6h_RruwkAVmfSQql8X2QnAPy_6iXxPKocLoOd1mxVMdbIEO6fPNYJT1oO0SwvsRPPWczNkV8ErmqIR7KAJbWRrTAtN42gi8P_eaRtcnAbq1jq4ZtYD7xVfnJr4b8VG1PoO5OAllbVs5JM1V8QDpZuR8qCZ2bFG3OgjJ-zt261B1ReooCtV2qU/s2175/IMG_6375.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1318" data-original-width="2175" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvfmwyHh6h_RruwkAVmfSQql8X2QnAPy_6iXxPKocLoOd1mxVMdbIEO6fPNYJT1oO0SwvsRPPWczNkV8ErmqIR7KAJbWRrTAtN42gi8P_eaRtcnAbq1jq4ZtYD7xVfnJr4b8VG1PoO5OAllbVs5JM1V8QDpZuR8qCZ2bFG3OgjJ-zt261B1ReooCtV2qU/s320/IMG_6375.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>The DAGG-3 (Dynamic AAC Goals Grid, edition 3) is a highly effective assessment tool used by SLPs and other professionals to assess, plan, implement and track goals for augmentative and alternative communicators of all levels.<p></p><p>The DAGG-3 was developed by Tobii Dynavox in conjunction with Vicki Clarke, MS, CCC-SLP (2023) based on the original DAGG created by Clarke and Schneider, 2009. Informed by the works of Patricia Dowden, PhD (1999), and Janice Light, PhD (1989, 2014).</p><p>It’s available to all at no cost. And you can get<a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/products/dagg-3" target="_blank"> your copy here</a>. Historically, as an occupational therapist working in the school systems I found the DAGG tools to be uniquely, helpful in breaking down complex speech concepts for all stakeholders, and getting a whole team on board understanding both deficits and affordances faced by the student.</p><p>Happy therapy!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-20692188728865474032023-08-17T10:06:00.003-04:002023-08-17T10:08:27.056-04:00 PCS playground sign GIVEAWAY!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wr5envLSgLzOlAP5w2VLQ9V5QyKpFns9AslHMeC1H3ZHfz7-C4Nx23O2hd_RCPV5YWUGROmUZaVCiW0FKjV-X1DXtwFCK2GZzRX9t-NLdegjXdLmPO6atLJ5y-BCYkNkxTlJdDnGDadSyuBeSvNXCg-7of2DIScY4P_Nd0xn1SvrjJvsn7WTTCUNrGQ/s481/pcs%20giveaway.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="453" data-original-width="481" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wr5envLSgLzOlAP5w2VLQ9V5QyKpFns9AslHMeC1H3ZHfz7-C4Nx23O2hd_RCPV5YWUGROmUZaVCiW0FKjV-X1DXtwFCK2GZzRX9t-NLdegjXdLmPO6atLJ5y-BCYkNkxTlJdDnGDadSyuBeSvNXCg-7of2DIScY4P_Nd0xn1SvrjJvsn7WTTCUNrGQ/s320/pcs%20giveaway.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Hey Tek-ninjas! Are you back to school yet? Soon if not. Well, in anticipation of busy playgrounds, Tobii Dynavox has two give-aways that might interest you. Check it out!<p></p>They are giving away 2 signs - 1 for you, and 1 for a co-worker. Enter for a chance to win for your classroom or playground PCS playground signs—which help students express themselves through symbols on the playground. <div><br /></div><div>If you don't win, you can still get some <a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/products/pcs-vinyl-playground-sign" target="_blank">for sale on the Tobii Dynavox website</a>.<div><br /> Enter in 3 simple steps:</div><div><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t51/1.5/16/2795.png" />Follow <a href="https://fb.watch/mtSrSHfUWe/">their page</a><br /><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.png" />Like <a href="https://fb.watch/mtStESg-Ah/">this post</a><br /><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td8/1.5/16/1f60a.png" />Tag a fellow educator below the post <a href="https://fb.watch/mtStESg-Ah/">here</a>!<br /><br /></div><div>Terms: Contest ends 8/18/23 at 11:59PM EST. Winners will be notified 8/21/22 via Facebook.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Welcome back to school!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-29377841975303706322023-06-26T09:28:00.003-04:002023-06-26T09:29:16.580-04:00Solutions Consultant - (western) Virginia<p> Hey Tek-ninjas! Are you interested in "delivering voices"? Our Solutions Consultant, <a href="http://www.tek-ninja.org/2023/01/supporting-glp-with-td-snap-and-caroline.html">Caroline Gaddy</a>, who has been taking care of this area of Virginia is moving to our Learning Team to better share her clinical experience at a National level. We are looking for that "just-right" fit to help us make a difference.</p>Read more <a href="https://careers.tobiidynavox.com/jobs/2949921-solutions-consultant-virginia" target="_blank">here</a>.<br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtfSKZqT5DmCrve16B5a5wrEURbYwXZyW4yzJPQ4h5AUsVneASpSCKxKi-ngU8DI_vvcJv71dmTuk3H2PFqMO-RqT3aNZCykaLZw3oltHFeDUwnUPEcPIhUnF_NhTDd_GVuogAKLmKkJyYv7F8V24C63btdndfT8VAQ1ZrFkwxyX5D53qxnLAe5Lw691k/s1456/career.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="760" data-original-width="1456" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtfSKZqT5DmCrve16B5a5wrEURbYwXZyW4yzJPQ4h5AUsVneASpSCKxKi-ngU8DI_vvcJv71dmTuk3H2PFqMO-RqT3aNZCykaLZw3oltHFeDUwnUPEcPIhUnF_NhTDd_GVuogAKLmKkJyYv7F8V24C63btdndfT8VAQ1ZrFkwxyX5D53qxnLAe5Lw691k/s320/career.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-86645446987922733962023-04-17T16:12:00.002-04:002023-04-17T16:13:37.332-04:00Mentoring with Tamika<p> Hey Tek-ninjas! This one goes out to my Occupational Therapy colleagues. Particularly, but not exclusively, to my newer grad friends. </p><p>I remember my first job out of graduate school. Our program spent a lot of time focused on the theoretical underpinnings of Occupational Therapy, which I think served me very well in the long run. But - as a new graduate, I relied heavily on my peers to provide mentoring. Unfortunately, they also had caseloads and weren't always available. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs4LMdhZ8h--tZONRRdgo8lYJVEDyHD3LyHIVA5lLbljbpdEz7anCZMHZb_0xsh4lMzHgTfnnHztyPNS6d1Ula-ISmNAsFpfSJzJZbZd06xE9WW2yCy1nXmeSHlXXjTu1O9AlCY_xYEdoDu1qwnY0WfknWGq7kZ_Uion9cwi1l4M7PejfrX_TQs1lv/s608/tamika.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="434" data-original-width="608" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs4LMdhZ8h--tZONRRdgo8lYJVEDyHD3LyHIVA5lLbljbpdEz7anCZMHZb_0xsh4lMzHgTfnnHztyPNS6d1Ula-ISmNAsFpfSJzJZbZd06xE9WW2yCy1nXmeSHlXXjTu1O9AlCY_xYEdoDu1qwnY0WfknWGq7kZ_Uion9cwi1l4M7PejfrX_TQs1lv/s320/tamika.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This brings me to <a href="https://www.therapymomme.com/services" target="_blank">TherapyMomMe</a>. My former school based colleague, Tamika Harris, OTR/L is now offering online mentoring services for Occupational Therapists. <div><br /></div><div>Long time readers may remember that Tamika has been a<a href="http://www.tek-ninja.org/2016/03/guest-blogger-tamika-harris.html"> guest blogger on Tek-Ninja</a> in the past. With roughly 20 years experience predominantly in public schools, Tamika has also worked in early intervention, home health, outpatient clinics, preschool, and a residential center for people with multiple disabilities. She has extensive experience working with a variety of special needs children with diagnosis such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delays, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, just to name a few.<br /><br />You may be wondering, how does this work? It's very simple, on her website you:<br /><br />1) Sign up for mentorship.<br /><br />2) Create objectives, outcomes, and a plan with your mentor during the first meeting.<br /><br />3) Learn, Grow, and succeed. Discuss cases, get tools and resources, and reach your goals.<br /><br />4) 2 hours = 1 PDU (maximum of 18 units per renewal cycle) Complete a minimum of 2 hours for credit.<br /><br />Mentorship with Tamika is $60 per hour. If you are looking for some guidance from a seasoned and committed Occupational Therapist, Tamika may be just the answer you are seeking!<br /><br />Happy therapy!<p></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-60999032378012689132023-03-08T11:16:00.025-05:002023-03-08T11:30:54.839-05:00Mandatory Boardmaker Updates!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosT8beOJkP6h68Y58yHj90hrrogBtp5iAkleGq4x5Sc8DMtSt_fCb6h8MOAZcXXmqLsxlhjzoHIeMbDt73dx6Cy2kFj2svAImS-lyPPunAxaz9FHryjnpBqVoVYR2IUH4c71GgMIA_IS6NsNqoMF1S4N33j07rVXsM2Elo11_Z5UIOIN4DgS5TbhW/s700/boardmaker.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="700" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosT8beOJkP6h68Y58yHj90hrrogBtp5iAkleGq4x5Sc8DMtSt_fCb6h8MOAZcXXmqLsxlhjzoHIeMbDt73dx6Cy2kFj2svAImS-lyPPunAxaz9FHryjnpBqVoVYR2IUH4c71GgMIA_IS6NsNqoMF1S4N33j07rVXsM2Elo11_Z5UIOIN4DgS5TbhW/s320/boardmaker.webp" width="320" /></a></div>Hey Tek-ninjas! This one goes out to anyone using <a href="https://myboardmaker.com/Login.aspx" target="_blank">Boardmaker</a>. On February 21st Boardmaker announced "<i>On Thursday, March 2, we will be releasing version 7.2.5 of the Boardmaker 7 Editor and Boardmaker 7 Student Center. This is a REQUIRED update for all users.</i>" <p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">If you don't run updates by April 1st, you risk losing ability to log in to your Boardmaker Account.</h3><div>Those of you who have updated the Editor since last summer will get the Editor update automatically and just need to click "install".</div><div><br /></div><div>Those who didn't update the Editor last year will need to download and install it. Everyone will need to download and install the Student Center update from get.myboardmaker.com.</div><div><br /></div><div>All Boardmaker subscribers should receive a notification to this effect. You can read more about this <a href="https://www.tobiidynavox.com/blogs/support-articles/boardmaker-7-required-update?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=338178&utm_term=here&utm_content=ENPUE_ML_NA_SSO-Hotfix-All-Customer&sfmc_id=43987050" target="_blank">here</a>, and if you have questions about this process, you can ask them <a href="https://goboardmaker.com/pages/contact-us" target="_blank">here</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Good luck, and happy therapy!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-33594545386986288072023-02-24T10:42:00.002-05:002023-02-24T11:01:34.072-05:00OTs, SLPs, and AAC<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0pVPA85J_94vmPJE15DIH5JM_LWrVjXtndae6RnGzDCG2B5Hq_eOCq-l03Z2qY5qk1EtqAaBzP9DKGUk05qJBWbeuA4ZPXTOT1J2Njm_7_Wxhu1klFnNG8Z3oTDouez4twb1A-MpXCIWnWkcmf4Fa-Gt5vS9OL3i_AYrsfOl4_1CjmGFc49f6leJO/s859/fannypack%20therapist.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="859" data-original-width="492" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0pVPA85J_94vmPJE15DIH5JM_LWrVjXtndae6RnGzDCG2B5Hq_eOCq-l03Z2qY5qk1EtqAaBzP9DKGUk05qJBWbeuA4ZPXTOT1J2Njm_7_Wxhu1klFnNG8Z3oTDouez4twb1A-MpXCIWnWkcmf4Fa-Gt5vS9OL3i_AYrsfOl4_1CjmGFc49f6leJO/s320/fannypack%20therapist.jpg" width="183" /></a></div> Hey Tek-ninjas! Yesterday I had a really wonderful experience co-presenting to the <a href="https://www.methodist.edu/academics/program/otd/" target="_blank">Methodist University's Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program</a>. <p></p><p>I got to co-present with my colleague Jo Taylor. Jo is a speech therapist, and a Solution Consultant for Tobii Dynavox, and she serves Eastern NC and Tidewater VA. We vibe really well - OT/SLP team powers and all that! </p><p>Our topic was broad, looking at the Occupational Therapist's role in AAC, how they can best support SLPs and AAC users. We discussed what the role of the Solution Consultant is. Finally, we also looked at two case studies and facilitated a conversation about which access modalities might be best for respective clients. <br /></p><p>I love presenting to Occupational Therapists on AAC. Here in the US, our medical model sets SLPs as the procurers of SGD, and this is appropriate especially for emergent communicators and other's with language disorders. But.... as Occupational Therapists we have a huge role and opportunity to help support AAC users and the SLPs who serve them. </p><p>Back in April of 2022 I wrote an article about how Occupational Therapists may not realize they <a href="http://www.tek-ninja.org/2020/04/occupational-therapists-and-aac.html" target="_blank">have the requisite training to support AAC users and our SLP friends</a> who serve them, when in fact we do. In the post I note how the HAAT (The Human Activity Assistive Technology Model) dovetails so nicely with most all of our Occupational Performance Models, I also want to encourage you to remember your training in Activity Analysis. It will carry you through the technology. </p><p>So again, I'm challenging my Occupational Therapy colleagues to be open to continued learning, and to find a willing SLP and partner with them to deliver even more robust therapy with attention to AAC. </p><p>One of the silver linings of my visit to Methodist University was that I connected in person for the first time with long-time "Instagram friend" (yes, that's a thing) Annabeth from the dynamic-duo from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefannypacktherapist/?hl=en" target="_blank">thefannypacktherapist</a>. If you aren't familiar with their work, check it out. They consistently model what a great OT/SLP team can look like, and they share a lot of ideas around 'best-practices'.</p><p>Do you partner with another discipline to support AAC? I'd love to hear how. In my work on school based AT teams I was privileged to partner with VI teachers, PTs, SLPs, SPeDs, and of course parents. I learned so much from all of them. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-2444112845396031562023-02-09T12:08:00.004-05:002023-02-09T12:10:01.346-05:00Making Art for Eye-gaze Users: Revisited<p> Hey Tek-ninjas! Back in April of 2020 I shared some insights from a Tobii Dynavox Tech Support colleague around <a href="http://www.tek-ninja.org/2020/04/making-art-eye-gaze-users.html" target="_blank">making artwork with eye gaze devices</a>. This article has been share and reshared quite a bit, but since then Tobii Dynavox released the newer iSeries which includes <a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/products/td-control" target="_blank">Computer Control</a>. Over the last 2 years, Computer Control has been evolving rapidly with so many tool options. Now Computer Control has a really nice drawing mode, however it takes some education and practice. Remember, Computer Control is available only on the <a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/pages/i-series-ap" target="_blank">iSeries </a>and the <a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/pages/pceye" target="_blank">PCEye</a>.</p>If you have someone interested in drawing with eye gaze, regardless of the art software, you will want to check out the Learning Hub video and guide course "<a href="https://tobiidynavox.talentlms.com/catalog/info/id:326" target="_blank">Using Functions in TD Control</a>".<br /><br />Additionally, here are a few tips to keep in mind: <div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>first time is a bit tough, but after a minute or two of practice you should get better control</li><li>there's almost a delayed magnetic field to the drawing tool's direction, which serves to allow you a delay in control that is quite beneficial once you get familiar with it</li><li>The Control circle is called "The donut shape"; the inner circle is where you draw, the out circle is the direction. If you go out of the outer circle, it stops. within the donut is speed - closer to the center the slower your drawing - further from the center (but still in the donut) the faster your drawing.</li></ul> This takes some practice, but folks are using it successfully with basic art programs like Microsoft Paint all the way to Photoshop. Below I've posted the original article with the art programs recommended by Orry. I've not changed the original article at all, knowing that there are folks out there successfully using their i12's and i15's with Windows Control or Gaze Point. <br /><br /><p><span style="font-size: large;">Hey Tek-ninjas! Recently my colleague, Orry Deason shared a post with our co-workers. I'm essentially sharing it word for word - there's not much I could add to improve it. I will add, if the end-user's device is still "locked" as a dedicated device, and they are accessing one of the online platforms noted below, they will need to contact the device vendor to pay the unlock fee. For Tobii Dynavox that fee is $25. Enjoy.</span></p><div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">"<i>This comes up every so often so I figured I'd share; art programs that have worked previously with our devices. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br />There's no art program with built-in/native eye gaze, but third party programs can be used via Windows Control or Gaze Point, which are included on (Tobii Dynavox) devices. Here are some we have seen work, though the software you should use depends on the age and ability of the user and the complexity desired.<br /><br /><b>Microsoft Paint</b> </i></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g7ezlJCiDzk/XqHo0oujhQI/AAAAAAAAHvc/YFodMZpkUogdSqfRuLbyeLfd46c1DLmVgCEwYBhgL/s1600/Microsoft%2BPaint.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="700" height="139" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g7ezlJCiDzk/XqHo0oujhQI/AAAAAAAAHvc/YFodMZpkUogdSqfRuLbyeLfd46c1DLmVgCEwYBhgL/s200/Microsoft%2BPaint.png" width="200" /></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Microsoft Paint</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>is included on Tobii Dynavox devices. It is basic and straightforward, and easy to use, but some of the options may be too small for some eye gaze users to hit.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_uGon9ouvZs/XqHo16KQRXI/AAAAAAAAHvs/-A9drulCXAIvKLyuT4dcADGe0U1n8WBpgCEwYBhgL/s1600/neowin.png" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="760" height="156" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_uGon9ouvZs/XqHo16KQRXI/AAAAAAAAHvs/-A9drulCXAIvKLyuT4dcADGe0U1n8WBpgCEwYBhgL/s200/neowin.png" width="200" /></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Paint.net</i></td></tr></tbody></table><i><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paint.net</b> (<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getpaint.net%2F&data=02%7C01%7CJim.Tignor%40tobiidynavox.com%7C99720f53d93148ec544208d7e7b869b8%7C6b7dddeaad8f4522be45cb8e69a29a5a%7C0%7C0%7C637232651595508133&sdata=MAFcwNbXRYR4lhVQzyL2r7si7XjrEl%2BP%2BD4pi38H9Uw%3D&reserved=0">https://www.getpaint.net/</a> - (Free) is comparable to Microsoft Paint with some additional features. Again, some options may be too small for some users to hit.</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span></i></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /><br /><b>Kid Pix</b> </i></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RFOfhERIEBQ/XqHo1ULsnzI/AAAAAAAAHvg/iiHZAy2eUSQqdDrXh1rm_DnJA-RrAHb6wCEwYBhgL/s1600/kid%2Bpiks.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="693" data-original-width="941" height="146" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RFOfhERIEBQ/XqHo1ULsnzI/AAAAAAAAHvg/iiHZAy2eUSQqdDrXh1rm_DnJA-RrAHb6wCEwYBhgL/s200/kid%2Bpiks.png" width="200" /></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Kid Pix</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><i><span style="font-size: large;">(<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mackiev.com%2Fkidpix%2F&data=02%7C01%7CJim.Tignor%40tobiidynavox.com%7C99720f53d93148ec544208d7e7b869b8%7C6b7dddeaad8f4522be45cb8e69a29a5a%7C0%7C0%7C637232651595518133&sdata=ygwlp%2F9Fg3FEJEhwkhj6G09Oo6Qi96S2m7%2FR4qAxCQc%3D&reserved=0">https://www.mackiev.com/kidpix/</a> - (paid with free trial) </span><span style="font-size: large;">is designed for kids, but has a lot of art and animation options. It's also nearly as old as I am. </span></i><div><div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"></div><div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"></div><div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><div><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></i></div><i><br /></i><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7i7kPyZ2Axg/XqHo1UGHyNI/AAAAAAAAHvk/u6QkpgzfybsXAGOaNZVgPC3bavAh2wSFgCEwYBhgL/s1600/kidmons.png" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="589" data-original-width="827" height="141" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7i7kPyZ2Axg/XqHo1UGHyNI/AAAAAAAAHvk/u6QkpgzfybsXAGOaNZVgPC3bavAh2wSFgCEwYBhgL/s200/kidmons.png" width="200" /></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Paint Online</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paint Online</b> (<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkidmons.com%2Fgame%2Fpaint-online%2F&data=02%7C01%7CJim.Tignor%40tobiidynavox.com%7C99720f53d93148ec544208d7e7b869b8%7C6b7dddeaad8f4522be45cb8e69a29a5a%7C0%7C0%7C637232651595528135&sdata=mB8RPCuHBYU1zdVRX6Y%2BJiLh2yF06nqJL8WwPh6jFtM%3D&reserved=0">https://kidmons.com/game/paint-online/</a> - (free) is very simple, geared towards younger children, but the large buttons on it may make it easier for eye gaze users. It is web based, though, so some users may need guidance on accessing the website. I'd recommend using the Full Screen button at the </span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;">bottom right. </span></i></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b></b></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Sketch.io</b> </i></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NQX2Jmev4G0/XqHo2EUAWoI/AAAAAAAAHvo/Q_KGNCQFeJ87Br_8OqcALq2rHlHYaYC0QCEwYBhgL/s1600/sketch.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1280" height="125" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NQX2Jmev4G0/XqHo2EUAWoI/AAAAAAAAHvo/Q_KGNCQFeJ87Br_8OqcALq2rHlHYaYC0QCEwYBhgL/s200/sketch.png" width="200" /></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Sketch.io</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>(<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsketch.io%2Fsketchpad%2F&data=02%7C01%7CJim.Tignor%40tobiidynavox.com%7C99720f53d93148ec544208d7e7b869b8%7C6b7dddeaad8f4522be45cb8e69a29a5a%7C0%7C0%7C637232651595528135&sdata=pfAZ%2F2W38UJU2Hdz5O8DREazfFHyieZaPqjesRUK5To%3D&reserved=0">https://sketch.io/</a> - free) is also web-based with more features than Paint Online, but has a large drawing area which may be easier for eye gaze users to access. </i></span></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span></i></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l3bxRxX35e0/XqHo2e16gzI/AAAAAAAAHvo/eLDN9auzswIzyTeNUzXGHDw_1Hnfz0NkQCEwYBhgL/s1600/sketchup.png" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="560" height="119" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l3bxRxX35e0/XqHo2e16gzI/AAAAAAAAHvo/eLDN9auzswIzyTeNUzXGHDw_1Hnfz0NkQCEwYBhgL/s200/sketchup.png" width="200" /></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>SketchUp</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>SketchUp</b> </i></span></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;">(<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sketchup.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7CJim.Tignor%40tobiidynavox.com%7C99720f53d93148ec544208d7e7b869b8%7C6b7dddeaad8f4522be45cb8e69a29a5a%7C0%7C0%7C637232651595538127&sdata=P2LgD2bIDO%2B98y17xMGBQ2W5bKLwgZoM9hL46%2F2xi0I%3D&reserved=0">https://www.sketchup.com/</a> - free and paid versions) </span><span style="font-size: large;">is a program made for 3D art, and is much more complex than the others. (The artist Francis Tsai used this program along with Adobe Photoshop, using a Tobii Dynavox device: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iamag.co%2Fthe-iconic-eye-gaze-art-of-francis-tsai%2F&data=02%7C01%7CJim.Tignor%40tobiidynavox.com%7C99720f53d93148ec544208d7e7b869b8%7C6b7dddeaad8f4522be45cb8e69a29a5a%7C0%7C0%7C637232651595538127&sdata=IYFL8PnvG%2Fv%2BcGsiLqplzoPonVYYsrB5MqaOMKiMX%2B0%3D&reserved=0">https://www.iamag.co/the-iconic-eye-gaze-art-of-francis-tsai/</a> ) </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span></i></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>ArtRage</b> </i></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sVwoFDEZDfs/XqHo024uLPI/AAAAAAAAHvk/JLd6hdKDx9obObXkuLfk9Vex3ram0r2UQCEwYBhgL/s1600/art%2Brage.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="759" height="112" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sVwoFDEZDfs/XqHo024uLPI/AAAAAAAAHvk/JLd6hdKDx9obObXkuLfk9Vex3ram0r2UQCEwYBhgL/s200/art%2Brage.png" width="200" /></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Art Rage</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><i><span style="font-size: large;">(<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artrage.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7CJim.Tignor%40tobiidynavox.com%7C99720f53d93148ec544208d7e7b869b8%7C6b7dddeaad8f4522be45cb8e69a29a5a%7C0%7C0%7C637232651595548124&sdata=31EbF%2FQRq13aV1zwQ1c979IROUeT9dF47hJjbBacfdw%3D&reserved=0">https://www.artrage.com/</a> - paid) is popular and </span><span style="font-size: large;">relatively easy to use--the less expensive/less complex Lite version may be easier for Eye Gaze users, with larger buttons for better accessibility. (The artist Megan Fry uses this program with an I-12! <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artrage.com%2Fartrage-artist-feature-megan-fry%2F&data=02%7C01%7CJim.Tignor%40tobiidynavox.com%7C99720f53d93148ec544208d7e7b869b8%7C6b7dddeaad8f4522be45cb8e69a29a5a%7C0%7C0%7C637232651595558119&sdata=dhfQ6FKjZhfEVEzOF%2BDwGVIAU2pZNZEJBwzD%2BQFENxY%3D&reserved=0">https://www.artrage.com/artrage-artist-feature-megan-fry/</a>) </span><span style="font-size: large;"></span></i></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /><b>Aseprite</b> </i></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-meIEnKNUnjE/XqHo0ynVoyI/AAAAAAAAHvs/iB3OGBBpdNA6c0HwW0O8wZYdG5swpiXhwCEwYBhgL/s1600/aseprite.png" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="702" data-original-width="1280" height="109" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-meIEnKNUnjE/XqHo0ynVoyI/AAAAAAAAHvs/iB3OGBBpdNA6c0HwW0O8wZYdG5swpiXhwCEwYBhgL/s200/aseprite.png" width="200" /></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Aseprite</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>(<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aseprite.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7CJim.Tignor%40tobiidynavox.com%7C99720f53d93148ec544208d7e7b869b8%7C6b7dddeaad8f4522be45cb8e69a29a5a%7C0%7C0%7C637232651595558119&sdata=Q0duvsMXwXcua7BbSA83l7Cn365hTM4TPAJcbWNgNZ4%3D&reserved=0">https://www.aseprite.org/</a> - paid with free trial) is </i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>geared towards pixel art/sprites and small animations and is easy to access, but has some level of complexity and some of the advanced features may be tough for eye gaze users to hit.</i>"</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;">Orry adds that "<i>this list isn't exhaustive, but hopefully it will point you in the right direction!</i>" If you readers have other suggestions please don't hesitate to post in the comments section, and include links! </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Happy art making!</span></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-91740700037828380042023-01-17T13:21:00.003-05:002023-01-17T13:36:26.429-05:00Supporting GLP with TD Snap and Caroline<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8kMjCrjPEj3nmkXMCLswdM22SkMm2HJzuu32IyFsDP0ih7SdQmr70oQBAU_FzgrN6Pab7RqTySbYUYbcgl1wk5R9ItTFztwMDcVZE--X7rWUDmIZbK8Ol4P0kG3xXH2inovI93KKy7iWWSEXYyIfUVkxLMaa6F1izURwHG8nGPLINe3w3z-2PvhvY/s1051/glp%20.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="1051" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8kMjCrjPEj3nmkXMCLswdM22SkMm2HJzuu32IyFsDP0ih7SdQmr70oQBAU_FzgrN6Pab7RqTySbYUYbcgl1wk5R9ItTFztwMDcVZE--X7rWUDmIZbK8Ol4P0kG3xXH2inovI93KKy7iWWSEXYyIfUVkxLMaa6F1izURwHG8nGPLINe3w3z-2PvhvY/s320/glp%20.png" width="320" /></a></div>Hey Tek-ninjas, if you serve individuals with Autism and possible AAC needs, I want to recommend this 1 hour course “<a href="https://tobiidynavox.talentlms.com/catalog/info/id:1095" target="_blank">Supporting Gestalt Language Processors with TD Snap</a>" from Tobii Dynavox. This presentation discusses how features within TD Snap can facilitate language development for Gestalt Language Processors who are AAC users. In this session you'll explore potential page set ups to support their language learning style.<p></p><p>Recently I posted about the upcoming <a href="http://www.tek-ninja.org/2023/01/ncaca-40th-annual-conference-virtual.html" target="_blank">NCACA Conference</a> and how great those presenters are. This offering is presented by one of them, Caroline Gaddy, who is both a friend and a colleague. Caroline is uniquely qualified to
teach this course because she is Autistic, the mother of neurodivergent
children, a Speech Therapist, and a Tobii Dynavox Solutions Consultant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> This presentation received so much positive feedback from SLPs and Caregivers, imo it's not to be missed. </span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>You will of course need a free account for the Tobii Dynavox Learning Hub if you don't have one. As I've posted before, if you already have a log in for www.mytobiidynavox.com or the https://efunding.tobiidynavox.com, those are Single Sign-ins, and you can log in with that username and password. <p></p><div>Happy therapy!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-31566912436633114642023-01-13T13:39:00.002-05:002023-01-13T13:39:18.829-05:00TD Snap Motor Plan in the US!<p><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJ2-jiWVBZ5lZjC5D3uaIcqz_n6f92UOCzUWt9Um0iKIA9gIMzdc29m8JxzxQrNsNfaHDFcfMDojtGUpGq5I77c6wHLLX23OCmxz6YyVMCrC6bEXqZdctGDOy1vpKKwYx8WHtfbULfbZyDTZZ2A8Bf177qApNwgMP0HDKfg3sWM56l3_yQc3Xd3iu/s1919/motor.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1039" data-original-width="1919" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJ2-jiWVBZ5lZjC5D3uaIcqz_n6f92UOCzUWt9Um0iKIA9gIMzdc29m8JxzxQrNsNfaHDFcfMDojtGUpGq5I77c6wHLLX23OCmxz6YyVMCrC6bEXqZdctGDOy1vpKKwYx8WHtfbULfbZyDTZZ2A8Bf177qApNwgMP0HDKfg3sWM56l3_yQc3Xd3iu/s320/motor.png" width="320" /></a></i> Hey Tek-ninjas! A number of you are already aware that Tobii Dynavox is releasing a new Motor Plan page set in the US. It was released a month or so back in the UK, and the feedback so far has been pretty terrific.</p><p>If this is news to you, here's what Tobii Dynavox has to say about the page set: <i>"TD Snap Motor Plan is an efficient way for </i><i>learners with complex access needs to develop language. This page set focuses on core words and word-by-word sentence construction. Each word appears only once with a distinct path, or motor plan, to find it. Over time, the communicator will automatically locate words, allowing them to focus more on what they want to say.</i></p><i></i><p></p><p><i>The page set comes in 30 and 66 position layouts and are optimised to find words faster, customise vocabulary and grow language with the brand new vocabulary filter. Join us to learn all about how these exciting new page sets can support early language learners and advanced communicators alike."</i></p><p>One of the many aspects I'm excited about here is that if you are already familiar with TD Snap, you already know how to edit and customize the page set because the Motor Plan is run by the same engine. </p><p>Tobii Dynavox has posted on their website that they anticipate the page sets will be released at the end of January. If you'd like to learn more they ask you to <a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/pages/contact-td-snap-motor-plan" target="_blank">fill out and submit this form</a>. </p><p>There are live trainings planned on the following dates via Zoom. Each session has 300 seats, but I'd wager, they will fill up quickly!</p><p><a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/blogs/live-training/introducing-td-snap-motor-plan-2023-01-25" target="_blank">Wednesday, January 25th 8-8:45</a> ET</p><p><a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/blogs/live-training/td-snap-motor-plan-page-set-overview-2023-01-26" target="_blank">Thursday, January 26th 3-3:45 ET</a></p><p><a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/blogs/live-training/td-snap-motor-plan-page-set-overview-2023-01-27" target="_blank">Friday, January 27th 12-12:45 ET</a></p><p>These trainings are free of charge. While you are there, check out all of the other great <a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/blogs/live-training?page=2" target="_blank">live trainings</a>. </p><p>Happy therapy!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-45007322537958539662023-01-12T11:29:00.004-05:002023-01-12T11:29:50.737-05:00NCACA 40th ANNUAL CONFERENCE VIRTUAL<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwBF5yYHU_cmIn8N4toy1TN4pG1srRwaWP6UliMTQOPSHMZL-EZq-NijjYSOmjMN2GpyaaEod3YQbdF28bv8JTMSPR_tv0ZQr_5etcEkrMoClFOln9Sa8dNu0FN_f7FSVN_vSvFxj7A2hPmAhueWXjfbDlbq9h5ldj7am9oM9MkEMd8BrUDkr7Fq6B/s941/Screenshot%202023-01-12%20111546.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="941" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwBF5yYHU_cmIn8N4toy1TN4pG1srRwaWP6UliMTQOPSHMZL-EZq-NijjYSOmjMN2GpyaaEod3YQbdF28bv8JTMSPR_tv0ZQr_5etcEkrMoClFOln9Sa8dNu0FN_f7FSVN_vSvFxj7A2hPmAhueWXjfbDlbq9h5ldj7am9oM9MkEMd8BrUDkr7Fq6B/s320/Screenshot%202023-01-12%20111546.png" width="320" /></a></div> Hey Tek-Ninjas! I'm writing today to inform you of the upcoming <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ncaca-40th-annual-conference-virtual-tickets-505495820607?fbclid=IwAR3Mrz-NI1SzfnAF7eI4CIkSsq9BNMyr6FQkvLOWoTKHACe4LOotYyhlHjQ" target="_blank">40th Annual NCACA Virtual<br /> Conference</a>. It will be Friday, February 24, 2023, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM EST. The folks at NCACA always put on a great conference, and this year will be no exception. <p></p><p>If you were at ASHA this year, you may have heard Caroline Gaddy present. If you missed it, well, good news, she is presenting here. Caroline's topic title is: "Applying a Neurodiversity Framework to Supporting Autistic AAC Users". Caroline is an Autistic & multiply neurodivergent SLP and AAC Tobii Dynavox Consultant based in Virginia. I get to brag to people that we work together!</p><p>Also presenting is Emily Diaz, Emily is a school-based SLP with a robust <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilydiazslp/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram following</a>. I'm a big fan of her IG account, and encourage you to check it out if you have not. Emily's presentation is titled: "Unlocking Their Potential: Coaching Habits That Increase Stakeholder Buy-In for AAC".</p><p>The final presenter is Lauren (Enders) Gonzales. Lauren is an SLP and AAC/AT consultant working for the Bucks County Intermediate Unit in Eastern Pennsylvania. Lauren's presentation is titled: "AAC for Me! Considerations for AAC System Personalization".</p><p>All three of these presenters have been presenting on the national level and each one of them alone would make a conference great. Having the three of them guarantees a stellar day of learning. Don't miss it! When I registered, there were only 98 slots open. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-91094774951821465422022-12-29T10:48:00.002-05:002023-12-11T11:42:59.040-05:00Core Skater Shoes!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEBk-0xIemwqzppXvz2XkxcZUqSBDLfl5A7P-Jxehppo1O2rRvc5VRLBUss8FH-Y2jxd_IErm4kwuKhElZD9fKv4GrsVzB0vdmiE6R4OSMHqDUB75BxJyln2H2tFdTtJqj0FGTeXWoWepGr3IJiWqs7YVwGYIYhVpFxqvclJ_pW6cB0g1PUs5c51qf/s1440/shoes%202.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1083" data-original-width="1440" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEBk-0xIemwqzppXvz2XkxcZUqSBDLfl5A7P-Jxehppo1O2rRvc5VRLBUss8FH-Y2jxd_IErm4kwuKhElZD9fKv4GrsVzB0vdmiE6R4OSMHqDUB75BxJyln2H2tFdTtJqj0FGTeXWoWepGr3IJiWqs7YVwGYIYhVpFxqvclJ_pW6cB0g1PUs5c51qf/s320/shoes%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Hey Tek-ninjas! I've decided to shut down the Tek-ninja merchandise page, and some of you may notice the tab at the top of the page is no longer there. <p></p><p>I have enjoyed the experience and sold almost 1,000 pair of Core Skater Shoes. Thank you so much for your support and interest. </p><p>I have a relatively small assortment of women's sizes if anyone is interested, feel free to email me at jim@tek-ninja.com. </p><p>Current Sizes (as of 12/11/2024):</p><p>7.5 = 8 pair</p><p>9 = 8 pair</p><p>10 = 3 pair</p><p>I'm asking $55 plus shipping on the remaining stock.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-20778444584372147872022-11-04T13:47:00.000-04:002022-11-04T13:47:08.782-04:00"His vocabulary has grown tremendously...."<p>Hey Tek-ninjas! A while back, I posted how <a href="http://www.tek-ninja.org/2022/08/how-rubber-hits-road-for-teaching-and.html" target="_blank">Kiyah uses her AAC</a> device to effectively navigate her life. More recently, Tobii Dynavox posted a short clip of a boy named<a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/pages/autism-success-story-brock" target="_blank"> Brock and how he uses the TD i110</a>. I've shared it below.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/310ACZVoDsI" width="320" youtube-src-id="310ACZVoDsI"></iframe></div><p>I'm sharing Brock's video, because I believe many folks don't understand the power of AAC, and it is simply a joyous clip! Similar to the video of Kiyah, this video of Brock provides a terrific look into AAC. On the linked page, Brock's mother is quoted saying: "His vocabulary has grown tremendously, and we love seeing our lil’ man finally being able to speak his mind". Those are powerful words!</p><p>Check out the link to read more about Brock's success, what life with Assistive Technology can look like, and the benefits of having a solid team helping our AAC users. </p><p>Happy therapy!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-72306073826612459262022-10-12T16:50:00.013-04:002022-10-12T17:04:00.911-04:00Opportunity for End of Year LEARNING (and CEUs): Deep dive into implementing AAC.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuDT2eGcJ0b5zkgK11tOrWozntCj1ptNQ2HVuP5ue2VCxkM0VqiBG2SXTpc9NYogyWESFh_6Mw_Nsc7bkLPwDXM860vF3uQGjQ1ld3NBkdo7LZSJSytPG405dJbDjS_dHCMMnx3tlvdqiVB20ngiPmdVypcNAiHO-ro1Yu83x6XDSg2vyVc1CBxS9E/s2043/9A952CEB-2F43-47BB-8160-2070272A56DC.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1826" data-original-width="2043" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuDT2eGcJ0b5zkgK11tOrWozntCj1ptNQ2HVuP5ue2VCxkM0VqiBG2SXTpc9NYogyWESFh_6Mw_Nsc7bkLPwDXM860vF3uQGjQ1ld3NBkdo7LZSJSytPG405dJbDjS_dHCMMnx3tlvdqiVB20ngiPmdVypcNAiHO-ro1Yu83x6XDSg2vyVc1CBxS9E/s320/9A952CEB-2F43-47BB-8160-2070272A56DC.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Hey Tek-ninjas, the Tobii Dynavox Learning Team is excited to announce a virtual conference that you and your colleagues won't want to miss! They have great new content that takes a deeper dive into implementing AAC.<br /> <br />When: December 6th and 7th, the Learning Team is hosting a two-day learning event where learners can earn up to 10 PDH or 1.0 ASHA CEUs. Also, they are all <b>free of charge</b>.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Tobii Dynavox is <b>not </b>saying this.... Just me.... I've taken all of the ASHA approved courses and received full credit from AOTA. Just say'n. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br />Where: use this <a href="https://rise.articulate.com/share/lRH1LzDtuFfBtXBqlkz9MORMFBvK29b7#/">link </a>to view the conference landing page, and explore the courses offered.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hope to see you there!</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-83772731606560193862022-09-30T10:41:00.002-04:002022-09-30T10:45:17.612-04:00Hurricane Books: Let's get ready!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNUTJ0TwwILFJl3DWYYNx5_bFUz5BHd8iL-D2S_AG1-FDNW_g2vADarOKXK-8B3i_2JULOiykd2n-0U1Rr6mXGOr8SgnzexkIsDuo3GwClXDnF2PYzQgUpYYkaWET9QOOUhJCbE-QeK7iGVjmvnbrhxpK-gksIABTTQ1MsdOQtRCG4x_eNibWZ6RCF/s1233/books.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="531" data-original-width="1233" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNUTJ0TwwILFJl3DWYYNx5_bFUz5BHd8iL-D2S_AG1-FDNW_g2vADarOKXK-8B3i_2JULOiykd2n-0U1Rr6mXGOr8SgnzexkIsDuo3GwClXDnF2PYzQgUpYYkaWET9QOOUhJCbE-QeK7iGVjmvnbrhxpK-gksIABTTQ1MsdOQtRCG4x_eNibWZ6RCF/s320/books.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Hey Tek-ninjas! In light of Hurricane Ian bearing down on many of us on the East coast, I wanted to take a moment and remind you have the collection of printable books Tobii Dynavox makes available that help explain and prepare all communicators for natural disasters, including blizzards, earthquakes, wildfires, and more timely - hurricanes. These books are free and available to anyone. </span><p></p><p><span style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="639" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2p6OTxEy1za5bgPQZRSNEzfQxFf2ta0bBc5qSQRKPT5QPGDaXzFWOCAYBHIj91G4bhBHPftlV1uo_ShcC2LE6_sajlMa892MRfEJUcDtC8bwXcXyx_ZiLGau5GFg5lBArrmdDR3KCcm1Yz_j9u6FNIGOqN7JxBev2PsX-bw5_ct83rHUs0OqABSYG/s320/page%20from%20book.jpg" width="245" /></span><span style="font-size: medium;">Go ahead and log into the <a href="https://learn.tobiidynavox.com/" target="_blank">Learning Hub</a> - you can use your single sign-in account from Tobii Dynavox's mytobiidynavox, eFunding platform, or Boardmaker online to log in. If you don't have any of these accounts, they are free to make. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Once logged in, go ahead and search for "natural disasters". This 'course' will provide the downloadable PDFs to support discussion of natural disasters. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I think both the "We are Ready", and "Hurricanes" books would be useful for families and schools this week. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">To reiterate, I believe these books can be useful for any of your folks who might struggle to understand natural disasters that are coming their way, regardless of the language system they use. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I hope you all stay safe! </span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-78785232377829317942022-08-19T11:49:00.001-04:002022-08-19T11:57:32.031-04:00How the rubber hits the road for teaching and integrating AAC<p>Hey Tek-ninjas! It's been a minute. So much happening professionally and personally. The two most significant milestones.... my 21 year old son just moved to Portland, Oregon, and my 25 year old son is moving to Berlin in mid-September. Sigh. Such good stuff, but I am going to miss them tremendously. And we will officially be empty-nesters again. Fortunately, my wife and I still really like one another! </p><p>But. that's not what I intended to share today. Long time readers may remember that I blogged about the integration of the <a href="http://www.tek-ninja.org/2020/07/snap-core-first-integrates-boardmaker.html" target="_blank">Boardmaker Activity Player into TD Snap a few years back</a>. Today, I want to share a new video that was made by the Tobii Dynavox Learning team. The video titled "Communicate and Learn with the Boardmaker Player in TD Snap really does an amazing job at showcasing how well Boardmaker integrates into TD Snap for communication, AND supports occupational performance in all environments. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/v6BHpNHUv2o" width="320" youtube-src-id="v6BHpNHUv2o"></iframe></div><p>Speech Therapists, caregivers, and other professionals are eager to know concrete skills like "how to edit a button" or "link to a page" - but - what is sometimes harder to teach is how to integrate and teach AAC. This video does an amazing job at show-casing both of these tasks leveraging the integrated Boardmaker Player. </p><p>I hope you enjoy it, and feel free to share it with your fellow AAC oriented colleagues! </p><p>Happy Therapy!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-3586613661717208842022-07-06T12:08:00.004-04:002022-07-06T12:08:51.798-04:00Keep Learning!<p>Hey Tek-ninjas! Just a quick reminder of all the live webinars available at the <a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/blogs/live-training" target="_blank">Tobii Dynavox Learning Hub</a>. These are zero cost, generally about an hour, and full of terrific content. See a sample of courses, dates, and times below. </p><p>One of my graduate professors, way back in the day, was fond of saying; 'twenties-years of experience don't matter if it's the same year over and over'. Her message was advice to be sure to keep learning!</p><p>Maybe bookmark the site so you can come back and visit them when you need content. Some of our clinics treat these like book-clubs either watching together to discuss, or independently. Might be a nice continuing professional development for your group?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7EtZX9qQvnrjRw7iZ3WgcDwQa9jBXH87sXYEjyZcyX0Z86mzDNL64G7k5JCvHCYSYYbhOnyDymlzEXOGsayDr1yDJqgr7S2dVz0t-1pinm_VKcJfiYOlJW7TYRdeDWTGz3xaroGpEQIg6bQMdVF6epesLUlf1sMvH-i8RN20zMWTjtcAe4xWUaewS/s972/livelearning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="691" data-original-width="972" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7EtZX9qQvnrjRw7iZ3WgcDwQa9jBXH87sXYEjyZcyX0Z86mzDNL64G7k5JCvHCYSYYbhOnyDymlzEXOGsayDr1yDJqgr7S2dVz0t-1pinm_VKcJfiYOlJW7TYRdeDWTGz3xaroGpEQIg6bQMdVF6epesLUlf1sMvH-i8RN20zMWTjtcAe4xWUaewS/s320/livelearning.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Learning!</div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-8395917563796506942022-06-21T10:05:00.003-04:002022-06-21T10:53:40.287-04:00Living an All Access Life with Brad and Dan!<p> Hey Tek-ninjas! Have you heard of "<a href="https://www.allaccesslife.org/" target="_blank">All Access Life</a>"? If not, get familiar with their work. You will be inspired, and educated. That's a beautiful feeling! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguGpw_v-EyrrFAHrMFKAqCTtOLgBEWNaZr3uyaKDWOSNscUX_q-E6SlPihwrQ1W0RLExOuQakAleoAWbJD2UUFH-PQSdS194f8IzUD5CMGVji3W10Wjxkys5GYr_pkah6H7i9V45XpvAJt0L64bCQkfY6NSMs0jG2EgvlMI-xzdx3mE2VkzhVt8IEZ/s444/dan%20and%20brad%20.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="312" data-original-width="444" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguGpw_v-EyrrFAHrMFKAqCTtOLgBEWNaZr3uyaKDWOSNscUX_q-E6SlPihwrQ1W0RLExOuQakAleoAWbJD2UUFH-PQSdS194f8IzUD5CMGVji3W10Wjxkys5GYr_pkah6H7i9V45XpvAJt0L64bCQkfY6NSMs0jG2EgvlMI-xzdx3mE2VkzhVt8IEZ/s320/dan%20and%20brad%20.png" width="320" /></a></div>Brad and Dan run the company. They've had a long friendship which you can read about <a href="https://www.allaccesslife.org/about" target="_blank">here</a>, and the quality of their friendship comes through in all of their videos with their joking and mutual respect for one another. Their intention in making "All Access Life" was to create a website that showcases the latest trends and movements in adaptive products and assistive technologies. <div><br /></div><div>Brad was born with nonverbal spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, and he showcases products that have made a difference in his life. Additionally, they also showcase products which are appropriate for folk with various disabilities. <p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">The videos are not just informative, they are super fun to watch. According to their website, their "mission is to empower people with disabilities to live their best life through adaptive products". That's our jam here at Tek-ninja! </h3><p>On the website, they review products which have transformed Brad's life. You can see video reviews about those adaptive products on their <a href="https://www.allaccesslife.org/featured-products">featured products</a><a href="https://www.allaccesslife.org/featured-products"> page</a>. </p><p>Perhaps my favorite video is the unboxing of the newest Tobii Dynavox innovation, which <a href="http://www.tek-ninja.org/2021/11/accurate-and-precise-eye-gaze-on-ipad.html" target="_blank">I've blogged about before</a>, the TD Pilot. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H2YxcPNzcRo" width="320" youtube-src-id="H2YxcPNzcRo"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, go check out "All Access Life", you may find a technological solution that helps make someone's life better!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy therapy!</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-12513551614850149612022-05-11T14:21:00.003-04:002022-05-11T14:21:53.448-04:00South Carolina Solutions Consultant Position<p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJ2ZVG7BZyWCp81dyMjuMXaNV8lwjHr9KXp91nTKINbbud-LqLlD12OgXAdR08-STk8KTQjIw_hkzia1KUMplQkqfMPuR5utvUKi0Kr6oMnDk2uqA7zfLWuzpjRWTFoxnrBfRay1g0O04vkXFUhp8jtccSQENWPAOWPY_0qsY55ddp_5VdHRZ4j8b/s1987/i%20love%20delivering%20voices.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="1987" height="72" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJ2ZVG7BZyWCp81dyMjuMXaNV8lwjHr9KXp91nTKINbbud-LqLlD12OgXAdR08-STk8KTQjIw_hkzia1KUMplQkqfMPuR5utvUKi0Kr6oMnDk2uqA7zfLWuzpjRWTFoxnrBfRay1g0O04vkXFUhp8jtccSQENWPAOWPY_0qsY55ddp_5VdHRZ4j8b/s320/i%20love%20delivering%20voices.jpg" width="320" /></a></p> Hey Tek-ninjas! I have got another opportunity for YOU to help deliver voices with Tobii Dynavox. <div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately one of our Solutions Consultants needs to relocate, so our South Carolina position is open.</div><div><br /></div><div>Perhaps this is the opportunity you have been waiting for! </div><div><br /></div><div>We prefer candidates with a Bachelor Degree and 2+ years of durable medical device sales experience OR clinical background. <br /><br />Maybe you ought to consider checking it out? You can read more <a href="https://careers.tobiidynavox.com/jobs/1770150-sales-consultant" target="_blank">here</a>. Come work with me!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-82654492565017237472022-04-21T10:17:00.004-04:002022-04-21T10:17:59.855-04:00Delivering Voices Opportunity!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJ2ZVG7BZyWCp81dyMjuMXaNV8lwjHr9KXp91nTKINbbud-LqLlD12OgXAdR08-STk8KTQjIw_hkzia1KUMplQkqfMPuR5utvUKi0Kr6oMnDk2uqA7zfLWuzpjRWTFoxnrBfRay1g0O04vkXFUhp8jtccSQENWPAOWPY_0qsY55ddp_5VdHRZ4j8b/s1987/i%20love%20delivering%20voices.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="1987" height="72" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJ2ZVG7BZyWCp81dyMjuMXaNV8lwjHr9KXp91nTKINbbud-LqLlD12OgXAdR08-STk8KTQjIw_hkzia1KUMplQkqfMPuR5utvUKi0Kr6oMnDk2uqA7zfLWuzpjRWTFoxnrBfRay1g0O04vkXFUhp8jtccSQENWPAOWPY_0qsY55ddp_5VdHRZ4j8b/s320/i%20love%20delivering%20voices.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Hey Tek-ninjas! I know I'm always effusive about Tobii Dynavox. Almost 5 years in, and I still believe this company and the work we do is phenomenal. <p></p><p>I love delivering voices! Have you ever thought about working for Tobii Dynavox? Well, a Solutions Consultant position has opened in the Maryland/DC area. We prefer candidates with a Bachelor Degree and 2+ years of durable medical device sales experience OR clinical background. <br /><br />Maybe you ought to consider checking it out? You can read more <a href="#">here</a>. Come work with me!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-17492134360520402162022-04-02T07:00:00.001-04:002022-04-02T07:00:00.158-04:00TD Snap Discount!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ryM9WVRqJ2-6uBUj0bDmcZ5VtWtkZQAfQLWUL2j4JvE71AoAglPABTpuUSzbTUM-6NUGZnN9CnIU4Lr5phBpo9ZyrwYn83uh54MY0EBMVTId540MfQdbOFc9QjRr21FYDuJjVwaBVQ0m4NeO8-y-j5A1wQPPhEhUer6aDJDJFkiho9R1xE36uXJT/s225/45d7e545-e640-4e78-b1d7-87c3b1f4d207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ryM9WVRqJ2-6uBUj0bDmcZ5VtWtkZQAfQLWUL2j4JvE71AoAglPABTpuUSzbTUM-6NUGZnN9CnIU4Lr5phBpo9ZyrwYn83uh54MY0EBMVTId540MfQdbOFc9QjRr21FYDuJjVwaBVQ0m4NeO8-y-j5A1wQPPhEhUer6aDJDJFkiho9R1xE36uXJT/s1600/45d7e545-e640-4e78-b1d7-87c3b1f4d207.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br />Hey Tek-ninjas! We are coming up on <a href="https://www.autismspeaks.org/world-autism-awareness-day" target="_blank">World Autism Day</a>. For folks working with AAC, that often means deep discounts on pricey communication apps. Annual discounts are great, but I believe pricing should not be an obstacle to having a voice. <div><br /></div><div>I love that TD Snap is so affordable year round. Following the trend of discounting communication apps, April 2nd, <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/td-snap-aac/id1257753762" target="_blank">TD Snap</a> will be on sale in the Apple store at 15% off. <b>It will be a one day</b>, Apple Store only sale. <p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">APRIL 2nd, TD Snap will be 15% off.</h2><p>April 2nd, the AAC app which is normally $49.99, will be approximately $42.50!</p><p>If you are in a school district, and leveraging the Volume Purchase Program even when NOT on sale, 20 copies of TD Snap costs equal to or less than the 2 copies of the competition's software. </p><p>Also, I want to highlight, that if your AAC communicator is text-literate, and does NOT need symbol support, <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/td-talk/id1509210085" target="_blank">TD Talk</a> remains free for your iOS users. That's year round. I blogged about TD Talk a few weeks back <a href="http://www.tek-ninja.org/2022/03/lets-talk-about-td-talk.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p>Do you know someone who needs a voice? One of these offerings may be just what they need. </p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-21063634518105707082022-03-21T10:26:00.001-04:002022-03-21T10:26:41.987-04:00Never stop learning!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXPiYHZnJHsk8ivJf8xMc4IM94TvHU-JEDb516rC52hquPn6du8xpVZChZxfD7p6gsM78sBoyGTufNdzifs-7j8sBuGi9Y-v3uaJEqP9POshGd_gwAGrkTmDI-Bvwl_eBHMfVZ2XghHsskD3BMJBdgEvqfChD6cTmLyS-2OIyup9h8u8LiOt9B0oQc=s1061" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="753" data-original-width="1061" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXPiYHZnJHsk8ivJf8xMc4IM94TvHU-JEDb516rC52hquPn6du8xpVZChZxfD7p6gsM78sBoyGTufNdzifs-7j8sBuGi9Y-v3uaJEqP9POshGd_gwAGrkTmDI-Bvwl_eBHMfVZ2XghHsskD3BMJBdgEvqfChD6cTmLyS-2OIyup9h8u8LiOt9B0oQc=s320" width="320" /></a></div>Hey Tek-ninjas! This is simply a quick reminder of all the amazing live webinars available to you on the Tobii Dynavox Learning Hub for a variety of AAC subject matter. No cost. Click <a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/blogs/live-training" target="_blank">here</a>, and then bookmark the page if you haven't already. <p></p><p>You can log in to the <a href="https://learn.tobiidynavox.com/" target="_blank">Learning Hub</a> with the same credentials you may have for mytobiidynavox, the Tobii Dynavox eFunding portal, or your Boardmaker Online account. That's right, they all use Single Sign On. </p><p><br /></p><p>In addition to the live webinar courses, there are a number (about 36) pre-recorded ASHA approved courses for CEUs. I've mentioned this before, but as an Occupational Therapist, I've submitted these courses with AOTA, and received full credit as well. My favorite courses were the Scanning <a href="https://learn.tobiidynavox.com/Courses/Detail/273" target="_blank">101</a>, <a href="https://learn.tobiidynavox.com/Courses/Detail/278" target="_blank">102</a>, and <a href="https://learn.tobiidynavox.com/Courses/Detail/280" target="_blank">103</a>. </p><p>Happy therapy!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-38591181691413622442022-03-18T06:00:00.001-04:002022-03-18T06:00:00.165-04:00Core Skater Shoes - reduced price while they last!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjimxm_x6fitJU2qq9TfpX11USRAY8Yut-N2hQ5urQHdWV6cQui4wnAioLLn883Pjm9d173LaahwQZnyCgoaedHme4dnqRy7I4P9SAoLlQfQFLD7rman3L6Z9wAokkDD7a20aLp7waK_w8CbxeUoyEIqzq2pxPpPSYt9E6_4fIYFnmjZ3y4j9GhfW3z=s386" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="384" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjimxm_x6fitJU2qq9TfpX11USRAY8Yut-N2hQ5urQHdWV6cQui4wnAioLLn883Pjm9d173LaahwQZnyCgoaedHme4dnqRy7I4P9SAoLlQfQFLD7rman3L6Z9wAokkDD7a20aLp7waK_w8CbxeUoyEIqzq2pxPpPSYt9E6_4fIYFnmjZ3y4j9GhfW3z=s320" width="318" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Hey Tek-ninjas! I've got roughly 30+ pairs of <a href="https://tekninja.myshopify.com/products/core-sneakers?variant=35469777174692" target="_blank">Core Skater Shoes </a>still available. I'm reducing the price from $60 down to $50! </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Get a pair, while I still have them! </span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-35202098530192451852022-03-17T11:38:00.002-04:002022-03-17T11:40:52.519-04:00The more you know.... <p> Hey Tek-ninjas! I have blogged about the Tobii Dynavox Learning Hub multiple times before. I'm doing so again today. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPhwIOcuFKQj8vBjl0X1PH8a78isQIq3MK3qGXsmZEWwFAALTSsjgRMckS_TQNlBS_F74ozrLGdU9JWtkkMexS3bvTo935JtfIsJikxuLL-ApY7EPyGu85ceI_SOvpJoCdBBwN1_7PXGnEQ7zD3p2D2rx-M1zo6h_uws35sf3b6HM808OHa6W0tKln=s811" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="319" data-original-width="811" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPhwIOcuFKQj8vBjl0X1PH8a78isQIq3MK3qGXsmZEWwFAALTSsjgRMckS_TQNlBS_F74ozrLGdU9JWtkkMexS3bvTo935JtfIsJikxuLL-ApY7EPyGu85ceI_SOvpJoCdBBwN1_7PXGnEQ7zD3p2D2rx-M1zo6h_uws35sf3b6HM808OHa6W0tKln=s320" width="320" /></a></div>If you are interested in AAC, perhaps you are a parent, an educator, or a therapist (SLP, OT, PT, etc) this educational content is for you, and you can choose catered content. There is no cost to access any of it. All you need is "<a href="https://goboardmaker.com/blogs/videos/boardmaker-login-tutorial-understanding-single-sign-on" target="_blank">Single Sign On</a>" Tobii Dynavox account. And, if you have a Tobii Dynavox account, that's what you have!<p></p><p>A Single Sign ON account will allow you to access all the courses and webinars in the Learning Hub. That same account will allow you to access <a href="https://www.mytobiidynavox.com" target="_blank">mytobiidynavox</a>, the <a href="https://efunding.tobiidynavox.com/" target="_blank">eFunding Platform</a>, AND <a href="https://login.tobiidynavox.com/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fconnect%2Fauthorize%2Fcallback%3Fclient_id%3Dmultipass%26scope%3Dopenid%2520profile%2520offline_access%26response_type%3Dcode%2520id_token%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmultipass.tobiidynavox.com%252Fcallback%253Fshopifyclient%253Dgoboardmaker%26response_mode%3Dform_post%26nonce%3Dca4bd61d5d1ad25b062905a5215b80ce%26state%3D19fa2977397f9538b6e038f41d14b7cd" target="_blank">Boardmaker Online</a>. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxMxAf3K1D7vTp-MfhYtKxGJkT7GrnFD5o78TZcS2zhiruZh6or1gVqHvBArNEmszbVKPBqicychothfDHlTw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />If you are a Speech Therapist, you should know, there are currently 36 courses with ASHA approved CEUs. As an Occupational Therapist, I was able to submit all of them, and received credit from AOTA as well. All of those 36 courses are either 30 or 60 minutes long. While this content is built by Tobii Dynavox, I'm pleased that a lot of the content can be generalized to all AAC interventions. <p></p><p>So, go get your learning on!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0