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ATIA Webinar Platform: Free Long Distance Learning
Technology
Milissa Gofourth
Program Manager
Oklahoma ABLE Tech
&
Caroline Van Howe
Director of Programs
Assistive Technology Industry Association
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My Webinar Background
• January 2008 at ATIA conference it was determined AFP programs should reach out to ATIA members to inform them of the program
• June of 2008 conducted a webinar utilizing the ATIA system:– Coordinated with ATIA via conference call– Presenters coordinated the information – Power Point was created
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ABLE Tech’s Training Challenge
• Contract w/ Department of Rehabilitation Services to train counselors staff on ATF and AFP
• DRS did not have a mechanism to bring staff together in one location
• Through the NATTAP - ATIA partnership ABLE Tech could use the ATIA webinar platform free
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STEPS
• Coordination between the DRS training unit and ATIA– Set out the responsibilities of all parties– Dates & Time - 4 sessions needed– Inform DRS supervisors– Test web site with DRS IT unit– Provide PowerPoint presentation to ATIA– Conduct the training
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Who - What
DRS• Coordinate IT needs • Send announcement• Preregistration• Accommodations for
the deaf• Provide staff to
moderate
ABLE Tech• Coordinate NATTAP
ATIA and DRS• Provide prior to the
training materials electronically
• Conduct training
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Results
• Free – Easy – Quick – Effective
• Received several calls from counselors
• Received 3 new applications
• Approved 3 new ATF guaranty loans– 1 Applicant was able to coordinate DRS
funding with a PASS Plan to make loan payment for an SSDI recipient to start an engraving printing business out of his home
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Next Steps for Oklahoma
• Coordinated with the Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council to conduct a social security training via ATIA webinar platform
• ABLE Tech has conducted two webinars in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education – Accessible IT– AT Software for Students with Disabilities
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Update on Webinar Series
• Oklahoma SSA series– Series of 12 webinars held over 2 ½ months– 161 participants divided into 3 groups– Survey results
• from 50%+ of participants• 4.15 out of 5 over a variety of areas
• Planning another series over the summer
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Other NATTAP Users
• 20 webinars by AT Act Programs over last 18 months
• Variety of uses– Educational workshops
• Subjects included technology, new programs and building awareness
– Best practices workgroups– Team meetings
• Michael Dalto, Maryland Department of Disability series
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What is the Webinar Platform?
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3 areas: Powerpoint, Chat & Audio
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Zoom down to session detail
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Sample Presentation Screen
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Accessibility
• Webinar platform is screen reader accessible
– Powerpoint converted into HTML– Public & private chat is accessible– Internet pages are accessible– Participants/speaker names are accessible
• Deaf/Hard of hearing accessibility– Internet CART services may be added – Sign interpreters– Add an audio line and provide transcript
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ATIA Webinar Platform
Pluses
• No cost• Accessible • No additional audio line• Includes archive option• Easy to use• Scheduled or ad-hoc
meetings• Saves time and money
for travel or in-person visits
Minuses
• Requires internet connection
• Single user microphone• Separate fee for CART
service
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How to book a webinar spot
• Send email to [email protected] • Info to include:
– Date/time/duration required– Posted on NATTAP schedule: YES/NO– Speaker/Moderator orientation: YES/NO
• If Yes, suggested dates/times• Check out www.atia.org/nattapwebinars
– Speaker guidelines– Webinar booking form
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Q & A
• Thanks for your time!
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Contact Info
Milissa Gofourth
Program Manager
Oklahoma ABLE Tech
Oklahoma State University
1514 W. Hall of Fame
Stillwater, OK 74078
405-744-9863 - Direct Line
800-257-1705
Caroline Van Howe
Director of Programs
ATIA
290 Margarita Drive
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-458-3597