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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the Webinar Platform?

3 areas: Powerpoint, Chat & Audio

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Sample Presentation Screen

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

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

How to book a webinar spot Send to 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 –Speaker guidelines –Webinar booking form

Q & A Thanks for your time!

Contact Info Milissa Gofourth Program Manager Oklahoma ABLE Tech Oklahoma State University 1514 W. Hall of Fame Stillwater, OK Direct Line Caroline Van Howe Director of Programs ATIA 290 Margarita Drive San Rafael, CA