About this Event
Welcome to AEMing for Success! Join us on March 17th & 18th 2025 at Crowne Plaza for an amazing learning and networking opportunity. This event is your opportunity to dive deep into the world of assistive technology. This professional development event is anchored in evidence based learning strategies, focusing on enabling student access to grade level content by implementing Accessible Educational Materials, Universal Design for Learning, and utilizing the accessibility features of technology. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, there's something for everyone.
Don't miss out on this chance to connect with industry experts and fellow enthusiasts.
See you there!
Pre Conference Day One
Monday, March 17, 2024
Cost: $50
Registration
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Session 1
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Making Sensory Play
Description: The participants will explore the importance of sensory play in child development. Attendees will create sensory bins designed to enhance developmental skills, gaining valuable resources and ideas to foster engagement and sensory experiences for the children they support.
Nuts & Bolts of Eyegaze
Description: Eyegaze technology holds immense potential to empower students with disabilities by providing a powerful avenue for accessing educational tasks and communication devices. However, its implementation can be more complex than anticipated. This two-hour session will delve into the practical aspects of eyegaze technology, exploring a range of functional tools and software specifically designed for eyegaze users. Participants will learn effective strategies for optimizing eyegaze performance and minimizing challenges, as well as gain insights from real-world experiences and best practices in educational settings.
Session 2
3:15 PM - 5:15 PM
AAC: Setting Up for Success
Description: Setting students up for AAC success starts with collaboration and preparation. This session will share practical strategies for engaging the whole team and creating a supportive foundation for students to thrive with their AAC systems.
Accessing Makey Makey Magic
Description: This make n take session will introduce participants to the innovative use of Makey Makey, a simple invention kit, to create accessible e-book experiences for individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. By transforming everyday objects into interactive tools, we'll explore how to customize reading experiences to suit diverse needs and abilities. For more info about Makey Makey go HERE!
AT Contact Meeting
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Social
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Networking/Cards Against AT/Dancing & Karaoke
Finger foods
Cash Bar
Conference Day Two
Tuesday, March 18, 2024
Cost: $100
Breakfast & Registration___________7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Opening Welcome_________________8:00 AM - 8:20 AM
Session 1___________________________8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Vendor Break______________________9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 2__________________________10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lunch & Keynote Speaker_________11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 3__________________________12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Vendor Break & Snacks____________1:45 PM - 2:25 PM
Session 4__________________________2:25 PM - 3:25 PM
Closing and Giveaways____________3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
*For Session Discriptions go to the Conference Site
Hotel Information
Crowne Plaza, Baton Rouge
4728 Constitution Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
For rooms at the conference rate $108 + fees, please call 225-952-2244, using the group code AEM.
To reserve online use this link LA-AEM Conference
Deadline for reserving rooms February15, 2025
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Crowne Plaza, 4728 Constitution Avenue, Baton Rouge, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 100.00
