Mayer Johnson, makers of the Dynavox, publish apps

Mayer Johnson, makers of the Dynavox, have published some apps that are currently free for the iPad. The apps use what Dynavox refers to as PCS - picture communication symbols (abstract drawn images). They currently have 4 types of apps - Flash Cards, Word Scramble, Match Memory and Bingo. There is a fee for additional modules; they run $2.99 each.

Demo vidoes and additional information are available from their website. Go check them out and let us know what you think!

Click this link for more info on Mayer Johnson apps

Next iPad 101 Presentations in the Syracuse Area

September 21st, 2011

West Genesee Parent Teacher Student Association
For residents, faculty and staff of the West Genesee School District, Camillus NY ONLY:
Please contact leanneb@twcny.rr.com to register for this event.

October 13th, 2011

Marcellus Free Library
32 Maple Street
Marcellus, NY 13108

Contact Carol Johnson
Phone: (315) 673-3221
http://www.library.marcellusny.com


Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Exceptional Family Resources
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
All workshops are FREE and held in the 2nd floor Board Room of our office at 1820 Lemoyne Ave, Syracuse, 13208.
We have changed the meeting day to the first Wednesday of the month but have kept the time the same at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
We are no longer serving dinner; however, light refreshments will be provided. Families who need a workshop for Family Education and Training (F.E.T.) credit must have their service coordinator (MSC) contact Sue Corcoran at scorcoran@contactefr.org one week before the workshop they wish to attend.

To register, contact:
Sue Wegman
CSHCN Coordinator
Exceptional Family Resources
1820 Lemoyne Ave
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 478-1462 ext 336

A Call for Help

Up until now, all the work we have done and resources we have provided have come from our own time and pocket - we have taken no money from vendors or agencies. As some of you may know, we have a child with ASD ourselves (and the associated costs!!!) We would like to do more but are constrained. We would like to be able to provide our services at no cost or sliding scale to families and to support service providers at minimal costs. However, to do so will require a lot of work and more resources. We realize that we cannot do this on our own!!! We are in the process of trying to start a non-for-profit, 501 (c) (3) support foundation for assistive technology. This is a process. If there is a lawyer or CPA that could donate their time for this cause - it would be most appreciated. Please contact us.

TIME CHANGE!!! Syracuse NY Autism and the iPad Meetup Wednesday July 27, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Syracuse NY Autism and the iPad Meetup
Wednesday July 25, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
at the Solvay Library, Community Room
615 Woods Road, Solvay, NY 13219
http://solvaylibrary.org/?page_id=53

Part of the meetup will have an introduction to the iPad for those who would like to see what an iPad is all about and some of the applications for our ASD kids. We encourage those with iPads and apps they particularly like to come share - let others see what is working with your child. Parents, teachers, therapists, caregivers are all welcome. FREE

There are 2 other meetups tentatively scheduled for August 3rd and August 10th. Locations to be announced.

There will also be a fall series to talk about a few more advanced topics for those who are currently using the iPad.

Apps while Traveling

Here's an article about some apps for use while traveling.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/jinnygudmundsen/2011-07-24-best-kid-car-games_n.htm

TIME CHANGE Syracuse NY Autism and the iPad Meetup Wednesday July 27, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Syracuse NY Autism and the iPad Meetup
Wednesday July 25, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
at the Solvay Library, Community Room
615 Woods Road, Solvay, NY 13219
http://solvaylibrary.org/?page_id=53

Part of the meetup will have an introduction to the iPad for those who would like to see what an iPad is all about and some of the applications for our ASD kids. We encourage those with iPads and apps they particularly like to come share - let others see what is working with your child. Parents, teachers, therapists, caregivers are all welcome. FREE

There are 2 other meetups tentatively scheduled for August 3rd and August 10th. Locations to be announced.

There will also be a fall series to talk about a few more advanced topics for those who are currently using the iPad.

Syracuse NY Autism and the iPad Meetup Wednesday July 13, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Syracuse NY Autism and the iPad Meetup
Wednesday July 13, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
at the Fayetteville Free Library

Part of the meetup will have an introduction to the iPad for those who would like to see what an iPad is all about and some of the applications for our ASD kids. We encourage those with iPads and apps they particularly like to come share - let others see what is working with your child. Parents, teachers, therapists, caregivers are all welcome. FREE

There are 3 other meetups tentatively scheduled for July 27th, August 3rd and August 10th. Locations to be announced.

There will also be a fall series to talk about a few more advanced topics for those who are currently using the iPad.