2025 Utah Assistive Technology Teams Conference: Full Schedule

12:00pm MST

UATT team day

Monday February 24, 2025 12:00pm - 4:00pm MST

UATT team day with Paige Buckingham

Speakers

Paige Buckingham

Buckingham Educational Services & Training

Hi, I am Paige Buckingham, the owner of Buckingham Educational Services and Training, LLC. I have 32 years of experience in public education. For the last 20 years, have been a Special Education Facilitator and have focused on the areas of Assistive Technology (AT), Augmentative Alternative... Read More →

Monday February 24, 2025 12:00pm - 4:00pm MST

8:00am MST

Registration

Tuesday February 25, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am MST

Conference Registration

Tuesday February 25, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am MST

9:00am MST

Executive Function Skills and the Impact on Behavior in the Classroom

Tuesday February 25, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am MST

All hands room

Classroom disruptions that interfere with learning are often the result of gaps in Executive Function Skills. Join us to consider how creating an environment that integrates strategies and activities to develop these essential skills can achieve a more focused and productive learning space.

Speakers

Paige Buckingham

Buckingham Educational Services & Training

Tuesday February 25, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am MST
All hands room 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047

11:00am MST

Communication Skillz IRL: Functional Teaching Incorporating Language and Basic Academic Skills UsingReal-Life Tasks

Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MST

Training Room

Our goal is to prepare our students to someday become autonomous adults who engage in the world around them and contribute in positive ways. This presentation will focus on teaching functional language and Basic Academic skills to students by embedding real-life functional tasks (e.g. shopping, cooking, sorting household items, self-care, etc.) into the curriculum.

Speakers

Kate Ramirez

Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Training Room 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

11:00am MST

Gestalt Language Processing 101- the basics of language acquisition through chunking, scripting, and whole language

Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MST

Lonestar

When we think of language development, most of us think through the lens of the Analytic Language Model- learning smaller units of language first that develop into longer and more complex language through development. The Gestalt Langauge Model turns that assumption on its head and assumes that some people learn language in longer, more complex chunks first. This session will cover the basics of these two models and strategies for supporting Gestalt Language Processors.

Speakers

Cheri Blue

Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Lonestar 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

11:00am MST

Using the Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology to make small incremental improvements.

Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MST

Beehive

Come join a live session of the QIAT working group. This is made up of AT teams throughout the state that meet monthly to self evaluate on one of the QIAT indicators each month, and then help each other make 1 improvement. This will be a working group, that anyone can attend and learn from. We will start off by reviewing how this project is going and celebrating the gains teams have made. Then we will have our monthly working group. (QIAT topic TBD)

Speakers

Erek Engar

AT, UATT Davis

Assistive Technology Coach - Davis School District Special Education Department

Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Beehive 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

11:00am MST

When is it “Fine Enough” for Communication?

Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MST

All hands room

We will discuss who gets to decide when there is “enough language”, “enough autonomy”, “enough independence” or “enough” of anything by sharing personal life experiences and case studies. This presentation will encourage participants to take into account that families and professionals are able to put the needs and goals of the student first. Ethical Codes such as the ASHA Code of Ethics and Communication Bill of Rights will be discussed. We will also share frameworks and tools such as SETT by Joy Zabala and Charting the LifeCourse to consider how a student can determine their own level of need with help from a team.

Speakers

Breeana Loveland

SLP, Nebo School District

Robert Woodbury

Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
All hands room 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047

12:00pm MST

Lunch

Tuesday February 25, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST

Beehive

Tuesday February 25, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Beehive 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

12:00pm MST

Lunch

Tuesday February 25, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST

All hands room

Tuesday February 25, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST
All hands room 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047

12:00pm MST

Lunch

Tuesday February 25, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST

Lonestar

Tuesday February 25, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Lonestar 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

12:00pm MST

Lunch

Tuesday February 25, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST

Training Room

Tuesday February 25, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Training Room 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

1:30pm MST

Accessible Gaming

Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MST

Beehive

This is an active participation session. Explore esports while using the xBox adaptive controller, Switches, mounts, Joysticks, steering wheels and more. Or just come and cheer on others. IN PERSON ONLY. No online as it is hands on.

Speakers

Erek Engar

AT, UATT Davis

Assistive Technology Coach - Davis School District Special Education Department

Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MST
Beehive 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

1:30pm MST

Effectively Incorporating AAC in IEP Goals- A Collaborative Workshop

Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MST

Training Room

This session will begin with a review of the 4 domains of communicative competence for AAC as presented by Janice Light in 1989. Case Studies will then be presented to allow participants the opportunity to practice brainstorming and writing IEP goals that utilize these 4 domains in relation to different possible goal areas of the Utah curriculum (Language Arts, Math, Behavior, Speech and Language, etc).

Speakers

Breeana Loveland

SLP, Nebo School District

Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MST
Training Room 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

1:30pm MST

Getting to words

Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MST

Lonestar

Steps to functional communication knowing the basics and how to move non-verbal kids to word stage.

Speakers

Shaleace Price

Janene Gough

Angela Durrant

SLP, Washington County School District

Angela is a certified speech-language pathologist (SLP) and current member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She earned her undergraduate degree from BYU and her graduate degree from USU. She became interested in the field of speech therapy when her youngest son... Read More →

Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MST
Lonestar 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

1:30pm MST

Unlocking Potential: Dynamic Approaches to Executive Function Skills

Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MST

All hands room

Unlocking Potential: Dynamic Approaches to Executive Function Skills is designed to empower educators with innovative strategies to enhance students' executive function skills. By incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, this engaging training will provide practical tools and techniques that ensure all learners can access, engage with, and thrive in their educational journey.

Speakers

Paige Buckingham

Buckingham Educational Services & Training

Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MST
All hands room 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047

2:45pm MST

Aligning Early Intervention Parent Priorities with AAC Solutions: Addressing Concerns and Empowering Families.

Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm MST

All hands room

The presentation will focus on aligning early intervention parent concerns and priorities with AAC solutions to empower families in supporting their child’s communication development. It will highlight resources and practical approaches for integrating AAC into everyday routines, making the technology accessible and meaningful for parents.

Speakers

Jackie Swan

Lori Henson

Missy Hilton

Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm MST
All hands room 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047

2:45pm MST

Stepping Into AAC: Supporting AAC Learners, Families and Educators through self-guided lessons.

Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm MST

Lonestar

Stepping Into AAC is an Augmentative and Alternative Communication training resource that is aimed at supporting families over 100 days of AAC, through the format of 20 weeks of structured self-guided learning. This free resource is not only accessible virtually but can used for training educators and providing the language for families to advocate for their AAC learners.

Speakers

Michaela Ball

Speech Language Pathologist / Teacher Specialist

Michaela Ball is a CCC-SLP who works with students in the Canyons School District in Sandy, UT and serves on the district’s assistive technology team.She began her journey working in film as a production sound recordist and now uses her filmmaking skills in conjunction with providing... Read More →

Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm MST
Lonestar 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

2:45pm MST

Supporting Common Core requirement for Vocabulary Development Using Tier Two Vocabulary

Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm MST

Beehive

Higher Literacy (Langer, 1999) Includes not only basic reading and writing skills but also the ability to use language, content, and reasoning in ways that are appropriate for particular situations and disciplines. In essence, higher literacy involves students’ abilities to engage in thoughtful reading, writing and discussion about content in the classroom. Barbra Ehren, who possess a PhD in Literacy said “When helping Adolescents Meet the Language Demands of Disciplinary Literacy it is important to include the use of Tier Two vocabulary” (Participants will receive a sample unit to try with students).

Speakers

McKenzie Dabb

SLP/Team C member, UATT Ogden School District

Elaine Warner

SLP/Team C member, UATT Ogden School District

Jennifer Maloy

SLP/Team C member, UATT Ogden School District

Nadean Lescoe

Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm MST
Beehive 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

2:45pm MST

Using Forced Choice to Teach Eye Gaze

Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm MST

Training Room

In this training module, participants will learn how to utilize Forced Choice to teach students with multiple disabilities and CVI how to use eye gaze meaningfully. Before attempting high tech devices, learn to teach your student to use eye gaze purposefully.

Speakers

Carol Green

Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm MST
Training Room 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

8:00am MST

Registration

Wednesday February 26, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am MST

All hands room

Wednesday February 26, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am MST
All hands room 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047

9:00am MST

A New Hope for Readers: Unlocking the Galaxy of Bookshare

Wednesday February 26, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Beehive

The U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs awards millions of dollars each year to Bookshare so that struggling readers can access books in alternative formats for free. This presentation will describe Bookshare and showcase digital books on the Bookshare website and the Bookshare Reader app. Participants will learn how to set up a Bookshare account for their school.

Speakers

Travis Chamberlain

Occupational Therapist & UATT Team B Co-leader, Weber School District

Hello UATT Conference Goers, I am the Co-leader for Team B in Weber School District (Ogden area), and I am honored to serve as your conference chairperson. I hope that you enjoy your conference. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to make your experience better.I... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Beehive 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

9:00am MST

AAC District-Wide Implementation

Wednesday February 26, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Lonestar

How one district has successfully implemented AAC through its district from preschool and beyond.

Speakers

Shaleace Price

Janene Gough

Angela Durrant

SLP, Washington County School District

Wednesday February 26, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Lonestar 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

9:00am MST

Accessibility: Empowering All Learners

Wednesday February 26, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

All hands room

Given the range of learning styles and abilities of students today, educators need technology and resources to accommodate and personalize learning. Apple builds accessibility features into every product, so everyone can use them in ways that work best for them. Join us to discuss how Apple allows all students and teachers to explore, communicate, and create.

Speakers

Paulo Braganholo

K-12 Account Executive, Apple Education

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh computer in 1984. Since then Apple has designed products and programs that help unleash the creative potential in every individual, no matter how they learn and what they love to do. Apple Education is... Read More →

Casey Veatch

Leadership Executive, Apple

Wednesday February 26, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
All hands room 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047

9:00am MST

Rise of the Switches: Empowering every Jedi.

Wednesday February 26, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Training Room

Speakers

Tom Bowman

Ed Whiting

Wednesday February 26, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Training Room 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

10:15am MST

A Universal Cueing and Prompting Framework for AAC

Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST

Beehive

A discussion on a framework for schools to build a shared language for a robust cueing and prompting hierarchy to support AAC. This can also be adapted to support language and academic growth.

Speakers

Aaron Allsop-Hofmeister

Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Beehive 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

10:15am MST

Literacy, The Common Core, And AAC….Putting The Pieces Together

Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST

Lonestar

According to Common Core and Essential Elements Standards every student must engage in literacy activities involving reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language. For students with SpeechLanguage impairments, or using assistive technologies this can be a demanding task.” Literacy, the Common Core and AAC” provides a collaborative approach to providing instruction addressing these requirements. The presenters will demonstrate units which address Core Vocabulary along with Blooms Taxonomy. Each literacy unit can be used with resource students as well as those requiring AAC to participate. Each unit contains four weeks of lesson plans and carry over activities. Participants will receive a sample unit to try with students.

Speakers

McKenzie Dabb

SLP/Team C member, UATT Ogden School District

Elaine Warner

SLP/Team C member, UATT Ogden School District

Jennifer Maloy

SLP/Team C member, UATT Ogden School District

Nadean Lescoe

Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Lonestar 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

10:15am MST

Low Tech, High Impact: Accessibility the MacGyver

Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST

Training Room

Speakers

Jason Wheeler

Kent Remund

Utah AssistiveTech Teams, Utah Assistive Technology Team

Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Training Room 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

10:15am MST

Strategies for Eye Gaze Success

Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST

All hands room

As we look at tips for increasing success for eye gaze users, we know that it all starts with the right mindset and the right expectations. In order for anyone to be successful with their new access method, we as access partners need to be aware of our approach and support a positive learning environment.

Speakers

Bradley Heck

Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
All hands room 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047

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