S1E3 - Connecting Communities and the 2025 AT Summit w/ Mike Marotta and Jessica Lax of DRNJ скачать в хорошем качестве

S1E3 - Connecting Communities and the 2025 AT Summit w/ Mike Marotta and Jessica Lax of DRNJ

In this episode of TCNJ AT Talks, hosts Brian Kenyon, Vanessa Lombardo, and Madison Bronstein engage with guests Mike Marotta and Jessica Lax from Disability Rights New Jersey to discuss the importance of assistive technology (AT) in empowering individuals with disabilities. The conversation covers various aspects of AT, including advocacy, resources available in New Jersey, and the upcoming AT Summit. The guests share their personal journeys in the field, the significance of self-advocacy, and the future of AT, particularly with the integration of AI. The episode emphasizes the need for individualized approaches to AT and the importance of community and collaboration among professionals in the field. Takeaways: Assistive technology is essential for empowering individuals with disabilities. Everyone has been using assistive technology their whole life, often without realizing it. The future of assistive technology will focus on functions and features rather than just tools. Self-advocacy is crucial for individuals with disabilities to achieve independence. Assistive technology should be individualized to meet the unique needs of each person. Networking and collaboration among AT professionals enhance learning and resource sharing. The AT Summit aims to provide learning opportunities for both beginners and seasoned professionals. Community of practice fosters ongoing learning and support in the field of assistive technology. Low-tech solutions, like Post-it notes, can be highly effective in assistive technology. Professional development hours are available for attending the AT Summit. Shownotes: https://at4nj.org/at-summit-for-educa... AT Summit for Education Direct Link at4nj.org: General Assistive Technology news in New Jersey. njcart.org: Website for the New Jersey Coalition for the Advancement of Rehabilitation Technology. at4nj.org/2025-podd-training-event/: Link for the 2025 PODD Training Event. disabilityrightsnj.org: Website for Disability Rights New Jersey. Have a burning question about a specific device, a challenge you're facing in the classroom, or an idea for a future episode? Leave us a message on Speakpipe or fill out the Google Form below, and you might just hear your question answered on an upcoming episode! Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/40355... Google Form: https://forms.gle/hHXocfqCfo5JftJ27 Website: https://atcenter.tcnj.edu/ Email: atcenter@tcnj.edu Instagram: @ATCenterTCNJ YouTube: ⁨@ATCenterTCNJ⁩ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/611UCzj... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... The Assistive Technology Center at The College of New Jersey is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Special Education, and is partially funded by IDEA, Part B. https://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/ #AssistiveTechnology #Advocacy #ATSummit #disabilityRights #NewJersey #SelfAdvocacy #Innovation #Education #CommunityofPractice #LowTechSolutions Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 04:10 Mailbag: AT Resources in NJ 08:11 Rapid Fire Rd 1: Fun & Personal 15:37 Rapid Fire Rd 2: AT Focus 23:42 Personal Journeys into AT and Advocacy 35:40 Who should attend the AT Summit? 40:18 What is the Community of Practice? 44:22 What is the partnership between the AT Center at TCNJ and the ATAC at Disability Rights New Jersey? 47:06 Where can you find out more information about the AT Summit? 48:12 Game Show: Summit Spotlight 51:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 51:52 ATAC’s Webinars and Additional Services 52:14 PODD Series with Kelly Fonner 54:53 Outro