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Part 1 YouTube: https://youtu.be/K0pPzgtA_bI
Part 1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0J22cAkP7FlyCZ2roX910B?si=uev28ZImQUuACynQxl5bwg
In Part 2 of our conversation with self-advocate and AT innovator Jessica Smith, we dive deeper into her journey beyond the award-winning First Responder Communication Board. If you missed Part 1, be sure to go back and listen!
In this episode, we cover:
Innovating with Tech: Jessica discusses her transition from low-tech boards to becoming an innovator in adapted switches and coding accessible games using MakeCode Arcade.
Career Goals: Her future aspiration to become a certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and what drives that goal.
- AAC Mythbusters! We wrap up the episode with our brand new game segment, challenging common misconceptions about AAC, Autism, and emergency response.
Shownotes
Game On State Arcade - https://www.gameonstate.com/
Ablenet PowerLink 4 - https://www.ablenetinc.com/powerlink-4-north-america/
Boardmaker 7 - https://us.tobiidynavox.com/pages/boardmaker-7
SymbolStix Prime - https://www.n2y.com/symbolstix-prime/
Jessica Smith's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stickfortsd1/?hl=en
Switched Toys - https://www.switchedtoys.org/
Ablenet Blue2 - https://www.ablenetinc.com/blue2-ft/
MakeCode Arcade - https://arcade.makecode.com/
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/403552/2/r42311zspy55gjvi
Google Form: https://forms.gle/hHXocfqCfo5JftJ27
Website: https://atcenter.tcnj.edu/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @ATCenterTCNJ
YouTube: @ATCenterTCNJ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/611UCzjjZl8OoazdYWeGFM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tcnj-at-talks/id1832750422
YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4lnPwiTrq_Z_GbmqQEQ3vW1eEus7hIU2
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/
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By The AT Center at TCNJPart 1 YouTube: https://youtu.be/K0pPzgtA_bI
Part 1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0J22cAkP7FlyCZ2roX910B?si=uev28ZImQUuACynQxl5bwg
In Part 2 of our conversation with self-advocate and AT innovator Jessica Smith, we dive deeper into her journey beyond the award-winning First Responder Communication Board. If you missed Part 1, be sure to go back and listen!
In this episode, we cover:
Innovating with Tech: Jessica discusses her transition from low-tech boards to becoming an innovator in adapted switches and coding accessible games using MakeCode Arcade.
Career Goals: Her future aspiration to become a certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and what drives that goal.
- AAC Mythbusters! We wrap up the episode with our brand new game segment, challenging common misconceptions about AAC, Autism, and emergency response.
Shownotes
Game On State Arcade - https://www.gameonstate.com/
Ablenet PowerLink 4 - https://www.ablenetinc.com/powerlink-4-north-america/
Boardmaker 7 - https://us.tobiidynavox.com/pages/boardmaker-7
SymbolStix Prime - https://www.n2y.com/symbolstix-prime/
Jessica Smith's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stickfortsd1/?hl=en
Switched Toys - https://www.switchedtoys.org/
Ablenet Blue2 - https://www.ablenetinc.com/blue2-ft/
MakeCode Arcade - https://arcade.makecode.com/
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/403552/2/r42311zspy55gjvi
Google Form: https://forms.gle/hHXocfqCfo5JftJ27
Website: https://atcenter.tcnj.edu/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @ATCenterTCNJ
YouTube: @ATCenterTCNJ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/611UCzjjZl8OoazdYWeGFM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tcnj-at-talks/id1832750422
YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4lnPwiTrq_Z_GbmqQEQ3vW1eEus7hIU2
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/