Overview of Assistive Technology
 
This webinar is an introduction to the world of assistive technology for newcomers to the field, starting with an introduction to the field and the environment in which it is operating in today’s world.  We will look at the philosophy and strategies used to help children and adults with disabilities get connected to the tools they need.  We then look at the different areas of assistive technology, the tools and how they might be used in different situations and environments.   
 
Presenter:

Russ Holland, Alliance for Technology Access

Russ Holland is an educator involved in the field of assistive technology for the past 30 years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Sociology, a Master of Education degree in special education and special education certification from New Jersey and New York.  As a classroom teacher, the founder and director for nine years of Techspress (an Alliance for Technology Access and Center in upstate New York), and an independent consultant, he has been involved in advocacy work, training, consulting and public speaking focused on eliminating barriers faced by people with disabilities and realizing the potential of assistive technology. He is the president of Adirondack AccessAbility Inc., an ATA Associate organization providing consulting and training in upstate New York, and currently serves as the Program Director of the Alliance for Technology Access.