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                                                Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii
In This Issue
ATRC's Furlough Friday
Dynavox Demo at ATRC on Nov 17th
Festival of Giving at Windward Mall
HSTA & More...
AT Holiday Gifts
AT Chuckle
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November 2009
ATRC's Furlough Friday
Training & Demos

 
On Furlough Fridays, ATRC will be offering demonstrations and trainings to teachers, parents and children to learn about the different assistive technology equipment and software in our new AT Zone.
 
Please contact Kevin Forde-Nihipali to set up an appointment for a training or demonstration at (808) 532-7115 or [email protected].

 
Dynavox Demo at ATRC on Nov 17th
DynoVox AT
ATRC invites you to attend the DynaVox Mayer-Johnson Demonstration on November 17th from 9am to 12pm at the AT Zone, 414 Kuwili Street, Suite 104.  Bruce Fleming, consultant for Hawaii, will be available for product demonstrations and questions.
 
As the world's leading provider of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) products and services, DynaVox Mayer-Johnson offers complete solutions for individuals with speech and learning challenges. Their speech generating devices help children and adults with conditions such as autism, ALS, cerebral palsy, stroke, brain injury and others, make meaningful connections with the world around them.
 
Please call (808) 532-7115 to confirm your attendance and to request any accommodations. You can also email Kevin Forde-Nihipali at [email protected] for more info.
 
We look forward to seeing you there!

Festival of Giving at Windward Mall

Start Your Holiday Shopping Early
and Support ATRC!

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Festival of Giving Logo

Saturday, November 14, 2009
10:00am - 9:00pm
  &
Sunday, November 15, 2009
10:00am - 5:00pm
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ATRC is participating in Windward Mall's Festival of Giving. Shoppers who purchase Festival of Giving tickets are eligible to receive special benefits, including store discounts, gifts-with-purchase, food samples, door prizes and much more!

Tickets can be purchased now for $5
through ATRC's website or by phone.

ATRC will receive 100 percent of the proceeds generated by ticket sales.  Windward Mall's Festival of Giving gives us a chance to raise money and for shoppers like you to receive special discounts at participating merchants.
 
A list of the participating merchants and entertainment can be found at www.windwardmall.com.

For more information, please contact ATRC by phone or e-mail: (808) 532-7110 or [email protected].
HSTA & More...
 
October has been a busy month for ATRC. The month started off with an exhibit at the Children and Youth Day at the State Capitol.  Shortly after, ATRC participated in the Hawaii State Teachers' Institute Day at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and several on the neighbor islands.  Public school teachers had an opportunity to check out our programs that benefits students.

 Halloween - Barbara & Dara

To end the month, ATRC with other agencies at 414 Kuwili Street, put on a fun-filled Halloween Carnival. Over 90 children and adults, adorned in creative costumes, enjoyed the entertainment, activities and food.
 
ATRC provided live entertainment from the "ATRC Trio." The trio consisted of Deputy Director Jodi Asato on vocals and keyboard, Technology Specialist Dave Balatico on vocals and guitar, and Michael Leong (husband of Executive Director Barbara Fischlowitz-Leong) on the drums. They rocked the AT Zone with hits from Jack Johnson to Roberta Flack.
 
ATRC thanks Kelvin Shimazu from the Shimazu Store for providing the popcorn, Craig Fujii for capturing the Halloween moments and Michael Leong for the percussion.

AT Holiday Gifts
 
AT Gifts $20 and under

Large Print LabelsLarge Print Labels.  Convert your current keyboard to a large print keyboard. Go to the following website:  http://www.enablemart.com/Catalog/Keyboard-Accessories/Large-Print-Labels


Light on CallLight on Call.  Lighting your home can now be ONLY a phone call away. Go to the following website: http://www.independentliving.com/searchprods.asp?txtsearch=light+on+call
 



Check out next month's newsletter which will feature AT Gifts $20 - $50 and gifts $50 or more.
AT Chuckle
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