Icebreaker Team Seminars
Over the years we have built up a good solid base of experience in the field of Assistive Technology devices. Having that experience, we have always felt a responsibility to share what we know with those outside. As a small team our time and energy is limited but by running regular seminars we have the opportunity to reach out to others. All of what we have learned over the years is for sharing with others if we are to help as many people as possible. So no secrets. If you are interested in learning more please sign up for one of our seminars. Or if you are an organisation that would like to learn more, then you can ask us to come to your place to run a seminar. The following will give you an idea of what we have been providing.
Over the years we have built up a good solid base of experience in the field of Assistive Technology devices. Having that experience, we have always felt a responsibility to share what we know with those outside. As a small team our time and energy is limited but by running regular seminars we have the opportunity to reach out to others. All of what we have learned over the years is for sharing with others if we are to help as many people as possible. So no secrets. If you are interested in learning more please sign up for one of our seminars. Or if you are an organisation that would like to learn more, then you can ask us to come to your place to run a seminar. The following will give you an idea of what we have been providing.
Introduction to Assistive Technology
Technology Day
This is one of our newer seminars where we will introduce a range of Assistive Technology Equipment to those new to the area. We will cover the areas of special switches, adaptive toys, computer control, special software as well as how to use these devices in the classroom or home settings. The day will be filled with many lively activities and we are sure all attendees will leave full of ideas for use in their everyday work among disabled people. The course is suitable for special education teachers, occupational and physical therapists, parents and indeed anyone interested in learning more about Assistive Technology.
This is one of our newer seminars where we will introduce a range of Assistive Technology Equipment to those new to the area. We will cover the areas of special switches, adaptive toys, computer control, special software as well as how to use these devices in the classroom or home settings. The day will be filled with many lively activities and we are sure all attendees will leave full of ideas for use in their everyday work among disabled people. The course is suitable for special education teachers, occupational and physical therapists, parents and indeed anyone interested in learning more about Assistive Technology.
Computer Assistive Technnology Seminar
Joystick Mouse
Computer Assistive Technology
This is a full day course during which we will introduce a full range of key devices to get those with disabilities up and running with computers. There will be many case studies, discussing those with spinal cord injuries, those with Motor Neurone Disease, those with MD and those with Cerebral Palsy. There will also be a large time devoted to actually trying out the devices yourselves and plenty of time for questions and answers. The seminar will be light on theory but heavy on practice giving all attendees a real grounding in how to assist those with disabilities to gain access to computer technology.
Both hardware and software will be introduced as well as some very useful free resources. We feel confident that attendees will gain confidence during the seminar to go back to their own environment full of ideas to get their own students or patients up and running with computer technology. The seminar is suitable for special education teachers, physical or occupational therapists, parents of disabled people or in fact anyone with an interest in this fascinating subject.
This is a full day course during which we will introduce a full range of key devices to get those with disabilities up and running with computers. There will be many case studies, discussing those with spinal cord injuries, those with Motor Neurone Disease, those with MD and those with Cerebral Palsy. There will also be a large time devoted to actually trying out the devices yourselves and plenty of time for questions and answers. The seminar will be light on theory but heavy on practice giving all attendees a real grounding in how to assist those with disabilities to gain access to computer technology.
Both hardware and software will be introduced as well as some very useful free resources. We feel confident that attendees will gain confidence during the seminar to go back to their own environment full of ideas to get their own students or patients up and running with computer technology. The seminar is suitable for special education teachers, physical or occupational therapists, parents of disabled people or in fact anyone with an interest in this fascinating subject.
Computer Eye Control Seminar
Another new seminar which originates in the emerging but now stable technology of computer eye control. The recent increase in affordability and stability of this wonderful technology has opened up the area of computer control to those suffering from locked in syndrome and those with severe communication problems. Centred products from Tobii and Inclusive Technology which work with special eye control software as well as giving full access to a normal Windows based PC, this seminar will explain the workings behind eye control, as well as giving attendees the opportunity to try the device out for themselves.
Do not let preconceived ideas about eye control of computers being unstable or not easy to use influence your decision not to get involved in this great technology. Recent developments and a major decrease in costs have certainly made computer eye control a very practical possibility for many users. So come along to one of our half day seminars and try it out for yourself.
Another new seminar which originates in the emerging but now stable technology of computer eye control. The recent increase in affordability and stability of this wonderful technology has opened up the area of computer control to those suffering from locked in syndrome and those with severe communication problems. Centred products from Tobii and Inclusive Technology which work with special eye control software as well as giving full access to a normal Windows based PC, this seminar will explain the workings behind eye control, as well as giving attendees the opportunity to try the device out for themselves.
Do not let preconceived ideas about eye control of computers being unstable or not easy to use influence your decision not to get involved in this great technology. Recent developments and a major decrease in costs have certainly made computer eye control a very practical possibility for many users. So come along to one of our half day seminars and try it out for yourself.
Special Switch Seminar
Making our own switches
Special Switches
No matter what you do in Assistive Technology you are going to need special switches at some point, there is just no getting away from this problem. In this full day seminar, which we have developed over a number of years into its present form, we will introduce a full range of switches which are used in your work with special students. Students will be introduced to large and small push switches, mercury switches, reed switches, pressure switches and many more. But in addition to this participants will also have the chance to build their own switches using everyday materials. The rudiments of soldering and other DIY techniques will be taught on the day.
The day course will also introduce how to adapt toys for special switch use and will introduce how to use them in special education classroom activities. We guarantee a full day of not only learning but hands on DIY and you will go home with an armful of switches and toys for immediate use. This is an extremely popular seminar, probably due to its very practical nature, but to maintain its quality we restrict attendees to a maximum of 25.
No matter what you do in Assistive Technology you are going to need special switches at some point, there is just no getting away from this problem. In this full day seminar, which we have developed over a number of years into its present form, we will introduce a full range of switches which are used in your work with special students. Students will be introduced to large and small push switches, mercury switches, reed switches, pressure switches and many more. But in addition to this participants will also have the chance to build their own switches using everyday materials. The rudiments of soldering and other DIY techniques will be taught on the day.
The day course will also introduce how to adapt toys for special switch use and will introduce how to use them in special education classroom activities. We guarantee a full day of not only learning but hands on DIY and you will go home with an armful of switches and toys for immediate use. This is an extremely popular seminar, probably due to its very practical nature, but to maintain its quality we restrict attendees to a maximum of 25.
Basic Communication Aids
Low and High Tech Comm Aids
Dont forget the importance of communication aids, especially the low tech ones, when dealing with Assistive Technology. Its not all about computer control, internet access, Facebook, MSN and so on. Each one of has a basic need to communicate whether at a basic level to meet our daily life needs or at a higher level for more intellectual activities. Our seminar will concentrate mainly on the lower tech devices and deal with subjects such as various types of communication boards explaining the benefits of one type over the other. It will also show participants some ways of making their own simple communication aids using familiar software such as Power Point, Excel etc as well as showing how to make your own communication boards. Remember that in today's high tech Assistive Technology world there always remains the need for a low tech device for emergency or backup use.
Dont forget the importance of communication aids, especially the low tech ones, when dealing with Assistive Technology. Its not all about computer control, internet access, Facebook, MSN and so on. Each one of has a basic need to communicate whether at a basic level to meet our daily life needs or at a higher level for more intellectual activities. Our seminar will concentrate mainly on the lower tech devices and deal with subjects such as various types of communication boards explaining the benefits of one type over the other. It will also show participants some ways of making their own simple communication aids using familiar software such as Power Point, Excel etc as well as showing how to make your own communication boards. Remember that in today's high tech Assistive Technology world there always remains the need for a low tech device for emergency or backup use.
