Networks' Adaptations for Living: Recent Episodes
Networks for Training and Development, Inc.
At Networks for Training and Development Inc., we hold the strong belief that everyone deserves to live as independently and comfortably as possible. This podcast shares information on adapting tasks and lifestyles as well as other helpful ideas for independent lifestyles.
Season 1, Episode 9: Let’s Get Comfortable! _understanding sensory processing and differences in ourselves and others _
Recording Date: July 8, 2019
Transcript: Download available here: https://bit.ly/2zi71HK
Keywords: Sensory processing, sensory modulation, adaptations for sensory differences, sensory differences, sensory comfort
Episode summary: This informational session was developed to help provide a greater understanding of sensory processing and sensory differences in ourselves and others. The purpose is to provide guidance and support for sensory needs by providing examples of strategies for all areas of sensory processing to help us feel comfortable at home, work, school, and in the communities in which we live.
Topical Index:
- Introduction [00:01]
- Our eight senses [01:34]
- Hyposensitivity [04:50]
- Hypersensitivity [07:54]
- Sensory self awareness [10;11]
- Auditory Sensitivity [12:05]
- Visual Sensitivity [15:24]
- Tactile or Touch Sensitivity [19:08]
- Olfactory Sensitivity or Sensitivity to Smell [23:31]
- Vestibular or Movement Sensitivity [25:50]
- Proprioception or Body Awareness [30:07]
- Oral Motor Sensitivity [34:10]
- Self Application [36:53]
- Sensory Input [37:38]
- Sensory Modulation [38:09]
- Closing [40:29]
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Season 1, Episode 8: Accessibility Through Collaboration Recording Date: September 8, 2018
Transcript: Download available here: https://bit.ly/3cHHaYp
Keywords: product development, usability, accessible products, collaboration during product development, collaboration, Washington University, accessible glucose monitor
Episode Summary: This episode explores the potential benefits when product developers include end-users throughout the development process. The gains for true accessibility are explored.
Topical Index:
- Introduction [00:07]
- The problem [00:47]
- Current solutions [03:33]
- Collaboration [06;15]
- The solution [07:53]
- Lessons to be Learned [12:04]
- Closing [13:24]
Resources:
- Talk is Cheap But Access is Golden - Connie Kleinbeck https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/vod/vod241/vodwin0910.htm
- American Council of the Blind Diabetes Resources https://acb.org/diabetic-resources
- National Federation of the Blind Diabetes Resources https://www.nfb.org/search?keys=diabetes&formbuildid=form-OsI9H94Y8ckySnf8qGBNhzRlIy3e3evP1mZsmrozl5s&formid=searchapipageblockformsearch
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Episode 7: Assistive Technology & Special Education Law In Summary - What Can We Do?
Recording Date: 2008 Transcript: Download available here: https://bit.ly/2xaB97i
Keywords: Assistive Technology, responsibilities to students, opening conversations about AT, consequences of school failure, compensatory education, Judy Gran
Episode Summary: Today's episode closes out the Assistive Technology & Special Education Law series with a brief conversation about what we can do to promote assistive technology implementation in schools, and the repercussions of choosing to do nothing.
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Episode 6: Assistive Technology & Special Ed. Law Part 6 - Assistive Technology, LRE, and the IEP
Recording Date: 2008 Transcript: Download available here: https://bit.ly/2UNEDpc
Keywords: LRE, least restrictive environments, IEP, implementation of assistive technology, mainstream, assistive technology, special ed law, compensatory education, Judy Gran
Episode Summary: Today's Episode is the 6th part of a seven-part series on Assistive Technology and Special Education Law. Part 6 explores the impact assistive technology can have on providing the least restrictive environment for students (LRE), and the importance of following recommendations in the IEP.
Topical Index:
- Introduction [00:00]
- Jason - Assistive Technology and LRE [00:28]
- David - Assistive Technology and the IEP [01:58]
- David - Failure to properly implement assistive technology [02:53]
- David - the need to provide instruction in use of AT [03:46]
- Raphael - Independent AT evaluation [04:28]
- Raphael - Need for staff to be trained in use of AT [05:17]
- Raphael - failure to use mainstream technology that already exists [07:56]
- Lessons to be Learned [09:18]
- Closing [10:56]
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Episode 5: Case Law - Failure to Implement Recommendations for Assistive Technology Recording Date: 2008 Transcript: Download available here: https://bit.ly/39X2qHT
Keywords: Assistive Technology, special education law, Special ed. Law, Compensatory Ed., Compensatory Education, Judy Gran, Failure to Implement Assistive Technology, Schools and Special Ed Law
Episode summary: This episode is Part 5 of a 7-part series on Assistive Technology and Special Ed. Law presented in 2008 to graduate students at Arcadia University. Although recorded some time ago, the principles and lessons learned are relevant today, and much of the regulations are the same.
Topical Index:
- Introduction [00:00]
- Christy - Failure to Evaluate [00:22]
- Carola - Failure to provide recommended AT [01;48]
- Failure to provide training for recommended AT [02:23]
- Failure to implement AT recommendations in a timely manner [03:24]
- Hakeem - Failure to provide AT across all environments [03:46]
- Alba - history of the case [05:46]
- Alba - AT recommendations ignored by school [06:40]
- Alba - Failure to teach [08:03]
- Alba - program finally provided [08:34]
- Alba - additional compensatory education sought [09:11]
- Alba's hearing - relief denied [10:27]
- Alba - federal court reverses decision [11:13]
- Closing [13:56]
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Episode 4: Assistive Technology & Special Ed. Law Part 4 Assistive Technology Cases - Principles from Case Law
Recording Date: 2008 Keywords: FAPE, LRE, Failure to implement assistive technology recommendations, Judy Gran, Assistive Technology and special education, compensatory ed, compensatory education
Transcript: Download available here: https://bit.ly/346aNPO
Episode Summary: This episode brings us the fourth of our seven part series on assistive technology and special education law. This presentation, from 2008, was presented to a group of graduate students from Arcadia University. While the session was recorded some time ago, the principles and lessons learned still ring true today.
Topical Index:
- Introduction [0:00]
- Failure to evaluate [0:23]
- Failure to incorporate recommended technology [0:55]
- LRE - Least Restrictive Environment [1:48]
- SET Process [2:07]
- Case overviews [2:56]
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Episode 3: Assistive Technology & Special Ed. Law Part 3 Assistive Technology Cases - Dispute Resolution
Recording Date: 2008 Transcript: Download available here: https://bit.ly/3dK9I4N
Keywords: IDEA, Assistive Technology and Special Education, Special Ed. Law, special education law, PILCOP, Judy Gran, assistive technology, IDEA dispute resolution, compensatory education, compensatory ed
Episode Summary: Today's episode is Part 3 of our Assistive Technology & Special Ed. Law series, recorded in 2008 as part of a presentation given by Judy Gran (PILCOP) to graduate students of Arcadia University. Despite the length of time since this recording, the information remains relevant.
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Assistive Technology & Special Ed. Law Pt. 2 What Schools Need to Do Under IDEA Regulations
Recording Date: 2008 Transcript: Download available here: https://bit.ly/39BeFtq
Keywords: Special Education, IDEA, PILCOP, Assistive Technology, compensatory education, FABE, AT and Schools, AT and education, Judy Gran, School obligations under IDEA
Episode Summary: Welcome back. Today's episode continues with Part 2 of our 7 part series from 2008. Today's episode focuses on what schools need to do under IDEA regulations in regards to assistive technology. Our speaker is Judy Gran, of PILCOP - Public Interest Law Center of Pennsylvania. Judy shared with students from Arcadia University how IDEA regulations impacted the use of assistive technology in our schools. Although the recording was from some time ago, thees regulations are largely still in effect. We hope you find this information useful. Stay tuned for future episodes.
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Assistive Technology & Special Ed. Law Pt. 1 Recording Date: 2008 Transcript: Download available here: https://bit.ly/2wUk6pO
Keywords: Special Education, IDEA, PILCOP, Assistive Technology, compensatory education, FABE, AT and Schools, AT and education, Judy Gran
Episode Summary: We kick off the Adaptations for Living Podcast with an archived 7 part series from 2008. Judy Gran, of PILCOP - Public Interest Law Center of Pennsylvania - shared with students from Arcadia University how IDEA regulations impacted the use of assistive technology in our schools. Although the recording was from some time ago, thees regulations are largely still in effect. We hope you find this information useful. Stay tuned for future episodes.
Topics:
- Introduction [0:23]
- IDEA Regulations [2:03]
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