DCIU hosts workshop to increase access for all
The Delaware County Intermediate Unit isn’t just aimed to help any single group of students. Instead, the organization’s goal is to assist all in accessing more points of education.
DCIU therapists spent a two-day workshop learning with ASL all about its technologies for increased accessibility for all. (Image courtesy of DCIU)This past week, one such workshop was geared toward that very goal.
DCIU welcomed Adaptive Switch Laboratories (ASL), a “leading organization dedicated to helping individuals gain greater functional independence through powered mobility, communication, and enhanced access to their environments using assistive technology.”
The DCIU hosted the technology experts in order to conduct a two-day workshop for multiple educators and therapists.
“Over two days, ASL presented the ‘The Power of Power’ workshop to 70 professionals representing a wide range of specialties, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists,” said the DCIU Facebook page post.
ASL, based in Texas, visited the DCIU to teach a variety of therapists about its accessibility technologies. (Image courtesy of DCIU)Not all students have complete mobility. In order to have inclusive environments, the professionals at ASL work to create options and accessibility.
“Participants engaged in hands-on learning focused on power mobility, evaluation strategies, and effective pathways for increasing access to meaningful activities within various environments,” explained DCIU’s post. “The training offered attendees the opportunity to deepen their expertise, explore innovative technology solutions, and strengthen their ability to support individuals with complex communication and mobility needs.”
ASL is based in Spicewood, Texas. For more on its research and products, visit https://asl-inc.com/.
DCIU serves more than 69,000 school-aged students and more than 6,000 educators on a regional basis, according to its website.
“Direct instruction is provided to more than 15,000 students enrolled in DCIU’s Special Programs, Career and Technical Education, and specialized programs.
The Delaware County Intermediate Unit recently hosted a two-day workshop to educate its therapists in accessibility technology. (Image courtesy of DCIU)The Delaware County Intermediate Unit is one of Pennsylvania’s 29 regional educational agencies,” said the site. “Established in 1970 by the State Legislature, IUs were charged with providing services in seven areas: curriculum development and instructional improvement; educational planning services; instructional materials services (technology); continuing professional development; pupil personnel services; management services; and, state and federal agency liaison services.”
Since its inception over 50 years ago, the DCIU has continued to transform to fit the needs of the educational community.
“Over the years, DCIU grew to meet Delaware County’s needs by providing these and other services best offered on a regional basis, such as special education, technical education, services to nonpublic schools, and technology,” said the DCIU site. “Today, more than 50 years in the business of serving the needs of Delaware County, DCIU has grown to provide more than $170 million worth of services through the management of 50 programs.”
