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Distance Service Delivery: Getting the Appropriate Expertise to Children and Families in Remote Areas Joicey Hurth, Facilitator, NECTAC Erin Kinavey, AK -Part C Ardith Ferguson, CO -Part C Debra Hannigan, ME- C & 619
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ALASKA Part C Program Erin Kinavey
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CO Part C Ardith Ferguson
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CO Part C Ardith Ferguson
Teaming Through Technology Early Intervention Colorado Colorado Department of Human Services/Division for Developmental Disabilities Part C funded contract with: University of Colorado, Assistive Technology Partners Maureen Melonis, Project Director Brian Burne, Project Coordinator CO Part C Ardith Ferguson
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CO Part C Ardith Ferguson
Our Challenges: Personnel shortages Remote rural and mountain areas Access to equipment Limited budget Limited time Lack of specialized skills Lack of understanding of use with infants and toddlers CO Part C Ardith Ferguson
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CO Part C Ardith Ferguson
Our Solutions: Video- and tele-conferencing Consultation via phone, , video Loan bank support Follow-up technical assistance CO Part C Ardith Ferguson
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CO Part C Ardith Ferguson
Outcomes for FY : 16 Video conferences conducted Monthly technical support to 25 Assistive Technology Specialists Expansion of web-based resources related to infants and toddlers 265 early intervention items in loan bank CO Part C Ardith Ferguson
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Maine C & 619 Debra Hannigan
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Maine C & 619 Debra Hannigan
Location of Regional Sites
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Maine C & 619 Debra Hannigan
Geographically diverse Unorganized territories Islands Coastal areas “Two Maines”
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Maine C & 619 Debra Hannigan
Resource Maximization Child Development Services Webinars Teleconference-Lunch and Learns, Law Course Live Connections via internet/Video conferencing Website Training Modules Home grown Direct Step ( LRP)
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Maine C & 619 Debra Hannigan
- Providers Teleconferencing Skype Video Conferencing Therapy and consultation Digital Recordings Useful for Primary Service Provider Model
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Maine C & 619 Debra Hannigan
Barriers Technology availability for families Wireless capability for Skype et al Parent /staff reservations Staff ability to use all the technology
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