Training Course 

Format: Available in both format: Online and On-Site (in Amman – Jordan)

Duration: This is a 6-day online; 4-day on-site training course.

Language: Available in both English and Arabic

The present training course has been specially designed to provide a thorough knowledge and skills on the impact of Assistive Technology (AT) on children with disabilities and it addresses its contribution to differently abled children and adults with Dyslexia, Autism, Down Syndrome, ADD or ADHD, Intellectual Challenges, Severe Learning Difficulties, Motor Control Problems, Slow Learners or are Communicatively impaired, children who are hearing or visually impaired and generally children who need a different approach and tools to support them.

Program Content

The program provides many opportunities with lots of practical examples and case studies rather than been theoretical and will cover a big series of issues and topics with emphasis on the implementation, the use and contribution of AT. The trainees will realize that there is strong justification for the use of AT, learn of terms and definitions, work with special devices and special software (demonstration and hands-on experiences), acquire skills of basic assessment procedures and tools and will become able to integrate AT into the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) of the student/child.

Assistive Technology Tools covered in the Training:

1. Educational robots with two mats
2. Talking wall
3. Sequence bar
4. Talking album
5. Talking dice
6. Attention tracker
7. Educational robot and mats for the robot
8. Switches
9. Computer switch interfaces
10. Special keyboard, with large buttons
11. A keyguard
12. Big ball mouse
13. Special joystick
14. Big talking button
15. Talking buttons on one base
16. Talking pens
17. Briefcase communication device
18. Mounting arm with base and Velcro
19. Communication device with cells
20. Communication device with 44 buttons
21. Communication device with 30 buttons
22. Communication device with 10 buttons
23. Clever tiles
24. Video magnifier for the Low vision children
25. Memory cards set
26. Talking buttons
27. Keyboard labels
28. Attention tracker
29. Irlen transparencies
30. Adapted toys
31. Battery contacts
32. Eye tracking (low tech)
33. Switches
34. Interfaces
35. Talking bee

Note: Trainees will be given a free, fully functioning in Arabic, software called SALAM (Speech and Language Acquisition Method).

Language of training: Arabic and/or English, based on participants preference.

How to register:

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Fees

For Online course: USD 350, covers 6-day training course, inclusive of applications and certificate.

For On-Site course: USD 550, covers 5-day training course, inclusive of venue cost, coffee breaks, lunch, stationeries, applications, and certificate.

How to Apply

Registration Form

NB: When 10 participants or more registered we will contact you to agree on the date of the course.

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For more information: SRD Center website