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New Hours of Operation:
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 12:00pm &
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 12:00
Friday
Closed |
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Looking for "Cool" Volunteers | | |
We are seeking motivated and reliable volunteers! We will be having our summer Camp Cool on two consecutive Saturdays, July 10 and 17.
Camp Cool, the only two-day, daytime-only computer exploration camp for children with disabilities and their siblings/friends in Hawaii, covers technology concepts such as digital photography, digital movie design, and 3-D animation. We are looking for volunteers who: · Work well with children and with disabilities · Have knowledge of computers and software programs · Are committed to volunteering on both Saturdays · Are reliable and trustworthy · Are willing to have a background check Volunteers will need to attend a mandatory meeting prior to the camp. If you are interested or for more information, or for more information, please contact Dara Fukuhara at dara@atrc.org or 532-7119. |
| ATRC Shares Knowledge at Pac Rim | | |
ATRC attended this year's International Pacific Rim Conference (Pac Rim) on Disabilities conference, which was held on April 12 and 13th at the Hawaii Convention Center. The Pac Rim Conference is an international event and also directs focus and caters to the innovation of technology for individuals with disabilities in Hawaii.
As an exhibitor, ATRC provided a variety of AT including cutting edge communication devices, learning tools for dyslexia and other software tools for those with educational challenges, Informational brochures, safety whistles, magnification rulers and Microsoft Accessibility CD Sets were displayed and disbursed to the attendees.
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AT Zone & Lab Use | |
The AT zone and lab are available to persons with disabilities.
The AT Zone is open to persons with disabilities, without appointment on Tuesday, 9:00 am - 12 noon, Wednesday 9:00 am - 12 noon and 1:00 pm - 4:00pm and Thursday 9:00 am - 12 noon.
Participants must submit documentation of having a disability in order to have access. Please contact Kevin Forde-Nihipali at 532-7115 or e-mail him at kevin@atrc.org for more information.
We look forward to seeing you in the AT Zone soon. |
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Cool iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad App | | |
iPrompts is a software application for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. It is designed for caregivers of those with special needs. iPrompts allows parents, therapists, and special educators to configure and present picture-based prompts (no audio prompts or voice output) to help language and behaviorally challenged individuals stay on task, transition between activities, and communicate their needs.
iPrompts offers many innovative advantages over traditional Velcro-backed picture cards:
· Create visual prompts "on-the-go," adapting quickly as situations change. No need to spend hours creating image cards by printing, cutting and laminating.
· Store thousands of images in your pocket. Add your own pictures to the hundreds of stock images included within iPrompts.
· Electronically backlit images are bright and visible any time of day or night.
Call ATRC for assistance. |
| Gerontology Course Available at KCC | | |
Kapiolani Community College is offering an online continuing education course in gerontology called "Aging & Older Adults: A Brief Introduction & Practical Approach." The class begins on May 17, 2010 and ends on July 2, 2010.
Topics include the Aging Population, Ageism, Characteristics of older adults, Distinction between normal physical and psychological aging and disease processes, Death and Dying, and an Overview of major policies and programs affecting the older adult and their caregivers.
There are no prerequisites to take the course. This course is intended for those who work with the elderly in all settings and for those who wish to gain a better understanding.
Students can learn at their own pace in our 6 module format but the course work must be completed in 8 weeks. If the course exams are passed at the 75% rate, students will receive a Certificate of Professional Development. The instructor is Dr. Mara Kent-Skruch, Ph.D. a gerontology professor of Anne Arundel Community College, Maryland who now lives in Hawaii.
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