ATIA Webinar Platform Free Long Distance Learning Technology

							  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                   ABLE Tech
•   Coordinate IT needs   • Coordinate NATTAP
•   Send announcement       ATIA and DRS
•   Preregistration       • Provide prior to the
•   Accommodations for      training materials
    the deaf                electronically
•   Provide staff to      • Conduct training
    moderate
                    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                       Minuses
• No cost                    • Requires internet
• Accessible                   connection
• No additional audio line   • Single user microphone
• Includes archive option    • Separate fee for CART
• Easy to use                  service
• Scheduled or ad-hoc
  meetings
• Saves time and money
  for travel or in-person
  visits
   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               Caroline Van Howe
Program Manager                Director of Programs
Oklahoma ABLE Tech             ATIA
Oklahoma State University      290 Margarita Drive
1514 W. Hall of Fame           San Rafael, CA 94901
Stillwater, OK 74078           415-458-3597
405-744-9863 - Direct Line     cvanhowe@atia.org
800-257-1705
milissa.gofourth@okstate.edu