uLab team wins prize for publication on artificial intelligence

COE-led cross-campus team wins inaugural award and prize for publication on artificial intelligence by Jillian Daley The College of Education’s (COE) Sam Sennott, a professor, and Linda Akagi, a research assistant, were among a four-person, cross-campus collaborative team who landed the inaugural Katharine G. Butler Trailblazer Award earlier this month. The Topics in Language Disorders co-editors, editorial board and publisher informed Sennott on August 4 of the award and $1,000 prize for AAC and Artificial Intelligence (AI), the team’s …

Workshop for Northwest Down Syndrome Association/ All Born In: “Tools In Your Kit: A Dialogue With Families About Reading, Writing, Math, and Recreation”

Webinar Registration Wednesday, April 29, 2020 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm TOOLS IN YOUR KIT, a Dialogue with Families About Reading, Writing, Math, and Recreation Would you like an overview of tools for learning and assistive technology for school age students in the areas of Reading, Writing, Math, and Recreation? Please join Samuel, Linda, and Sam for a look into what already exists on your computer and for some suggestions of useful apps and resources. …

O&M Distance Consultation- Synchronous Strategies With Sarah Moreau & Mary Tellefson and Amy Parker on April 8

Wednesday April 8th, 2020 4:00-6:00 PM PST O&M Distance Consultation- Synchronous Strategies With Sarah Moreau & Mary Tellefson and Amy Parker A Virtual Event in Zoom Hosted by Portland State University’s College of Education Orientation & Mobility and Visually Impaired Learner Programs Students, faculty and interested community partners register for free here:  https://omdistanceconsultation.eventbrite.com

May AAC Social Get Together at Gabriel Park

The AAC Social Get Together on May 4th, 2019 at Gabriel Park was a successful gathering of a total of 50 adults with complex communication needs, families and their children learning to use AAC, and a range of other people interested in AAC. It was a beautiful sunny day and the graduate students working with the uLab did a wonderful job organizing a range of fun activities, including some design work around the destination accessible playground …

First Words, a Poem by Rick Creech

With Power compelling, mind triumphs. Quiet thunder, God, men hear words. Silent, I am no more! -Rick Creech, Reflections From a Unicorn In the past weeks, we have been listening to our new AAC Design Council, led by and made up of members with complex communication needs. The first fruits of these efforts inspire me. With words and ideas, the community has begun sharing perspective and insight. I feel honored and thankful to be a …

Caroline Musselwhite March 6 Evening Event

Caroline Musselwhite: Ten Tips for AAC Intervention Come to this fast-paced session about strategies that WORK to support AAC implementation for students with disabilities.March 6, 2019Time: 6:00pm-8:00pmSmith Memorial Student Union1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201

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Practices and the work they do

I remember my colleague and friend Dr. Sheldon Loman said that he likes to support practices that work and not necessarily get into the brand names of the educational approaches that gather these practices up into packages. I think his view is interesting because it makes you think about the elements of an educational intervention package and not get caught up with an amorphousness of something that is the latest craze. With our recent weekend …

uLab members on beach with sunset

Thoughts

As we start the new academic year here in Portland, I would like to take a moment to express thanks for the amazing individuals, families, professionals, and uLab team members that have made the previous year so meaningful and productive.