Overview

Participants in this session will explore laws, rules, and statutes governing ASL accessible educational materials (AEM) in K-12 schools, ensuring rights and accommodations for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. They will identify at least three valuable ASL resources, including apps, online platforms, and interactive tools, to effectively incorporate ASL into instruction. Additionally, participants will discover resources to create their own ASL AEM, such as software applications and video editing tools, enabling customization of instructional materials to meet student requirements. This session aims to enhance accessibility and provide practical tools for inclusive education.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe at least two laws, rules, or statutes related to ASL accessible educational materials (AEM) in K-12 schools.
2. Identify at least three ASL resources to be used in K-12 schools.
3. Identify at least three resources to create your own ASL AEM.

Strand(s)

Vision & Hearing Technologies; Education & Learning: Early Intervention – 12/Higher Education

Target Audience

AT Specialists; Family Members; Occupational Therapists; Rehabilitation Counselor; Speech-Language Pathologists; Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Experience Level

Introductory; Intermediate

Primary Life Cycle Addressed

Elementary - Secondary (K-12)

Session Delivery Format

In-person presentation with recording

Course Schedule

This course was given at the ATIA 2024 Conference on Friday, January 26 from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (EST)

Continuing Education Credits

For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Online Education CEUs

This course is offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; AOTA; ASHA; CRC; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours

Speaker/s:

Cara Wilmot

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, NRSC, Florida STEM Academy Coordinator

Biography

Cara Wilmot is the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) Regional STEM Center (NRSC) Florida STEM Academy Coordinator. She has a dual bachelor's degree in Deaf Education and Elementary Education from Flagler College. Her master's degree is in Exceptional Education from the University of North Florida (UNF). She is currently a UNF Project SPIDERS OSEP grant scholar pursuing her doctorate in Educational Leadership. She has 25 years of expertise in Deaf Education with specialties in the areas of Reading Intervention, Transition, Itinerant Services, and Expanded Skills.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary from employer.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No

Sara Tinti, BA

Duval County Public Schools, Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf

Biography

Sara received her BA in Deaf Education from University of North Florida in 2019. She currently is a Certified Teacher of the Deaf an Hard of Hearing Itinerant for Duval County Public schools. Sara is the Web Master for the Florida Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Association. She also serves a steering committee member for University of North Florida's Deaf Education program.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Employed by Duval County Public Schools.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
Board Member of Florida Educators for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Association. Steering Committee Member for University of North Florida's Deaf Education Program.