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June 4, 2013
Boardmaker
Oklahoma City & Tulsa

June 18, 2013
Boardmaker Plus
Oklahoma City

June 25, 2013
Boardmaker Plus
Tulsa

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Greetings!
oklahoma home
In response to the May 20th tornado, the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority, the   J. D. McCarty Center, Action Seating and Mobility and other healthcare providers are coming together to assist children and adults with special needs who were affected.

If you, or someone you know, have a specialized piece of mobility or medical equipment that has been damaged or destroyed by the tornado, call the J. D. McCarty Center at 405.307.2800, and ask to speak to someone in DME triage. They will help you get equipment repaired or obtain loaner equipment while arrangements for permanent replacement equipment can be made.

If you have a child with special needs and need temporary assistance in caring for that child please contact the J.D. McCarty Center and ask to speak to someone in social work.

We are praying for our Oklahoma neighbors who are struggling right now!
Sincerely,
The OATC Gang 

Activity of the Month
friendship circle
82 Summer Activities for Families with Special Needs.  The author of the Friendship Circle Blog came up with 82 activities to focus on with her child, who has special needs, during the summer break.  Check out her ideas and share them with the parents of your students!
 Amazing Apps!
help kidz learn
HelpKidzLearn has a great collection of simple, one and two switch apps.  These fun apps give individuals an opportunity to learn and practice switch and scanning skills on the iPad.  View the collection of apps on the HelpKidzLearn website. 
 Free Stuff
UDL toolkit
Free Technology Toolkit for UDL in all classrooms.  I have this one at the tippy top of my bookmark list!  LOTS of (mostly) free resources for math, reading, writing, graphic organizers, and more!  
 Grab Bag
summer fun videoWho doesn't like a peppy song about summer?  Here is a little something to get you and your students in the mood for summer break!  Hope everyone has a safe and fun summer!
 No Tech Corner
paint stick
Here is a nifty idea.  Use a plastic popsicle tray as a paint tool!  Place a ball or cylinder shaped object on the handle (This person used plastic fruit.  You could use balls, insulation foam, etc) and hot glue a piece of foam on the "stick" part to use as the paint brush.  Put paint into the cups of the tray. Genius!  Read about this and other no-tech ideas here.    
Wishing you all the best!
Stefanie Olson
Oklahoma Assistive Technology Center
                                            Oklahoma Assistive Technology Center
            1600 N. Phillips                                                                            4502 E. 41st. St., 2J18
            Oklahoma City, OK  73104                                                            Tulsa, OK  74135