Here's another one off the EASI list I thought you would be interested in.
Elizabeth Thiers, OTR
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homepage: http://www.bv.net/~john/bethsot1.html
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> From: Sheryl Burgstahler <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT: ADAPTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (fwd)
> Date: Tuesday, December 08, 1998 1:28 PM
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 17:29:18 -0800 (PST)
> From: Corliss Harmer <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT: ADAPTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
>
>
>
> UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON DISTANCE LEARNING
> OFFERS "ADAPTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY"
>
> - An online course for those who work with people with disabilities
> **********************************************************************
>
> Course starts February 23, 1999. Online discussion will take place for
> ten weeks.
>
> WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE: Rehabilitation couselors, physical therapists,
> occupational therapists, K-12 teachers, post-secondary faculty,
> parents, librarians and educational technologists.
>
> COURSE OVERVIEW: This online course surveys the field of
> adaptive computer technology as it impacts the lives of people
> with disabilities, including the performance of tasks related
> to employment, education and recreation.
>
> COURSE PREVIEW: For a preview of courses, visit the UW
> Distance Learning Web page at
> htpp://www.extension.washington.edu/
>
> WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
> * To understand the benefits of adaptive computer technology
>
> * To identify the costs of adaptation and possible funding sources
>
> * To understand the federal laws related to disability accommodation
>
> * To design a physical environment to accommodate adaptive technology
>
> * To identify the technological issues for individuals with disabilities
>
> * To explain compensatory strategies using adaptive computer
> technology
>
> * To use the Internet to locate information about course topics and
> stay current with developments in the field
>
> TECHNOLOGY BENEFITS:
> Electronic discussion list provides a structure for regular
> online discussion with others interested in the same topic.
>
> Students can use a World Wide Web page to access disability-
> related resources.
>
> Anyone who has access to the Internet can participate regardless
> of disability.
>
> INSTRUCTOR:
> Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph. D.
> Director, DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, &
Technology);
> Adjunct Associate Professor, Education, University of Washington;
> Vice Chair, EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information).
>
> REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
> Students must be registered one week before the start date.
>
> ACADEMIC CREDIT: Participants may earn three (3) academic
> quarter credits of either REHAB C496 or EDC&I C494.
>
> FOR MORE INFORMATION: For a brochure or more information,
> call UW Distance Learning at (206) 685-6503 or 1-800-543-2320,
> (TDD)206-543-6452, or email your request to:
> [log in to unmask]
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