LOMAH Disability Podcast

Latest Episodes:

#57-Pep Talks & Twitter Chats Nov 13, 2018

Show notes

Effectively utilizing assistive technology for individuals with special needs requires more than access to the latest gadgets, apps, and tools. More important is the process leading to the correct gadget, app, and tool.

Mike Marotta is an assistive technology support specialist with an extensive resume spanning 30 years with the special needs population. In this episode, Mike shares the process he uses and gives us the confidence to do so as well. He points us to places our questions can be answered (hint: hashtag!).

Be sure to check out Mike's podcast called Assistive Tech for All.

Links to items mentioned in this episode can be found at https://www.lomah.org/podcast2/57

#56-Accessible Educational Materials Nov 05, 2018

Show notes

Accessible Educational Materials make it an exciting and promising time for those with print disabilities. Luis Perez points us to the many available resources.

Luis Perez is the technical assistance specialist at the National Center on Accessible Materials at CAST. He has multiple degrees and publications. He is an Apple distinguished educator, a Google certified educator, president elect of the inclusive learning network, and selected as the 2016 outstanding inclusive educator by the International Society for Technology in Education.

Show notes for this episode include several links and can be found at https://www.lomah.org/podcast2/56

#55-Technology & Teachers Oct 30, 2018

Show notes

Dr. Stephanie Talalai is a special education teacher at the A. Harry Moore School which is known for its creative utilization of technology for students with special needs and disabilities. Dr. Talalai is largely responsible for this reputation. Several years ago she saw the need to implement more technology so she both created and filled a position within the school to do so. She is a Google Certified Educator and in this episode gives us ways to share, learn, and implement technology into special education settings even when on a tight budget.

Links to mentioned content at https://www.lomah.org/podcast2/55

Related Episodes:

Secondary and Post Secondary Education Series - Episodes #24 thru #34
Cameras in Special Education Classrooms - Episode #40
Lockdown and Crisis Drills in Special Education Classrooms - #46

#54 -Virtual Reality Social Skills Training Oct 22, 2018

Show notes

Social cognition and self advocacy do not always come naturally so may need to be taught. A program at the Center for Brain Health in Dallas Texas called, Charisma, is teaching clients these and other social skills via a game based learning environment. Avatars are created for the client and therapists while real time and customized social situations play out in the virtual world. Therapists are able to offer immediate feedback to the client that research shows carry over into real life social settings.

Tandra Allen, an SLP with the Charisma project, joins us to discuss how the program works and who it is working for.

Shownotes and a video of what the "game" looks like can be found at https://www.lomah.org/podcast2/54

Related Episodes

Episode 28: College & High School, A Student's Perspective

Episode 25: College & High School, Think College

Episode 4: The Caregiving, Celebrating Balancing Act

#53-Is Technology the Caregiving Solution? Oct 16, 2018

Show notes

How is the adult special needs community going to receive adequate supports, maximum independence, and safety with the limited budgets available in most states?

Could technology be the answer?

Jason Ray from Simply Home joins us for a discussion on how homes customized with technological adaptations are providing dignity and independence for those with disabilities while saving service providers and families thousands of dollars.

Links to items mentioned in this episode are at https://www.lomah.org/podcast2/53

#52-Curated & Reviewed Apps for Individuals with Special Needs Oct 09, 2018

Show notes

Ipads and smartphones have been game changers for individuals with special needs. Device apps are providing an avenue for communication, learning and independence. BUT, there are over 2 million apps to choose from with over 1000 being added to the store every day. How can we possibly keep up with what is available and know if they are applicable?

This conversation with Cristen Reat, cofounder of Bridging Apps, is going to save you time and money by pointing to an up to date, curated, reviewed, and filtered lists of apps. Some of these apps you may never have considered using in the unique ways suggested for an individual with differing abilities.

Links to everything mentioned in the episode can be found on the show notes at https://www.lomah.org/podcast2/52

Related Episodes:

#48-Augmentative & Alternative Communication (communication apps)

#51-Aching Joy Sep 23, 2018

Show notes

Jason Hague, author of Aching Joy joins us to discuss the tension we often experience when feelings of joy are paired with feelings of pain. Should we strive to feel one more than the other? Is that even possible? What about hope? Should we allow it into our lives or is keeping the expectations low our only shot at happiness?

Show notes available at https://www.lomah.org/podcast2/51 which include links to Jason's work and also the 2 videos we mention in the episode.

#50-Person Centered AAC Sep 23, 2018

Show notes

Part 2 of our conversation with Erin Sheldon, CEO of Integration Action for Inclusion, focuses on how to stay person centered with augmentative & alternative communication device users.

Related Episodes:

#49: Person Centered Planning

#48: Augmentative and Alternative Communication

#34 - Non FAPE? 5 Things to Do Before the IEP Meeting

#33 - Homeschooling With a Twist

#29 - College of Adaptive Arts

#28 - College & High School: A Student's Perspective

#49 - Person Centered Planning Sep 18, 2018

Show notes

Person centered planning is not a system or policy but rather a way of thinking. It asks that we momentarily put aside what is currently offered and focus on what is important to an individual with special needs before thinking about what is important for them to fit in the existing system.

Our guest is Erin Sheldon who is the CEO of Integration Action for Inclusion, an organization supporting and empowering inclusion advocates.

Related Episodes:

#33 - Homeschooling With a Twist

#34- Non-FAPE? 5 Things to Do Before the Next IEP Meeting

#29 - College of Adaptive Arts

#21 - College & High School - A Student's Perspective

#48-Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Sep 11, 2018

Show notes

Rachael Langley is a speech language pathologist specializing in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Rachael talks with us about ***finding an AAC specialist***aided facilitated stimulation***communication autonomy***avoiding prompt dependency***overcoming obstacles parents, teachers, and support staff face in becoming fluent AAC users

BONUS MATERIAL IN SHOWNOTES***developing literacy skills in nonverbal learners***portable carrying cases***compatible AAC software***links to everything mentioned in the show

SHOWNOTES AT www.lomah.org/podcast2/48

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected