ATIA Webinar Platform: Free Long Distance Learning Technology Milissa Gofourth Program Manager...

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

Zoom down to session detail

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 email to NATTAPwebinar@atia.org • 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 www.atia.org/nattapwebinars

– 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  74078

405-744-9863 - Direct Line

800-257-1705

milissa.gofourth@okstate.edu

Caroline Van Howe

Director of Programs

ATIA

290 Margarita Drive

San Rafael, CA 94901

415-458-3597

cvanhowe@atia.org