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AT and Compensatory Skills in Unexpected Places… PE!

Access Academy webinar banner with logo. A cropped photo shows the waist and legs of four people dancing. Text reads: 4/11/2023, AT and Compensatory Skills in Unexpected Places… PE!, Kirsten French, Matt Coelho. 3:00 - 4:00 PM (ET). ACVREP Credits.

Dates

April 11, 2023, 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Description

In this presentation we will explore the various ways that assistive technology and compensatory skills are inherently included in PE as well as the ways that they can be mutually beneficial. Focus will be on supporting involvement and inclusion that mirrors peer engagement by utilizing these skills. We will include tangible ways instructors can maximize cross functionality to benefit students.

Presenters

  • Kirsten French; Programs Manager, Camp Spark & Sports Adaptations; Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
  • Matt Coelho; Programs Specialist, Camp Spark & Sports Adaptations; Northwest Association for Blind Athletes

Primary Core or ECC Area

Physical Education, Compensatory Access, Assistive Technology

Target Audience

Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, Paraprofessional, General Education PE Teacher

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify at least five ways that AT and compensatory skills can be utilized and supported in PE.
  2. Compare and contrast three examples of low-tech and high-tech assistive technology in the PE classroom.
  3. Formulate at least three ways AT and compensatory skills can be utilized to develop independence in physical activity.

Resources

  1. AT and Compensatory Skills in Unexpected Places…PE! Presentation (.pdf)
  2. AT and Compensatory Skills in Unexpected Places…PE! Handout (.pdf)

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