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The Prentke AAC Distinguished Lecture hosted by: ATIA
Sponsored by: 
Overview
ATIA is excited to announce Karanveer Singh as the 2024 Prentke AAC Distinguished Lecturer.
Lecture Title: Finding Your Passion
Karanveer shares his journey which demonstrates his passion, insights, and humor living with with cerebral palsy. Karanveer uses AAC with eye gaze to communicate with the world. Learn how AAC and assistive technology have helped him access his passions of writing, video editing, and public speaking.
The lecture was hosted during the in-person conference in Orlando was recorded for free as part of the ATIA 2024 Virtual Event.
Content Disclosure: This session is focused on a case study of a person who uses augmentative and alternative communication (PWUAAC) to communicate who is the recipient of the annual Prentke AAC Distinguished Lecture award. The lecture is hosted by the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) at its annual conference and is sponsored by PRC-Saltillo.
About the Prentke AAC Distinguished Lecture
The 27th Annual Edwin and Esther Prentke AAC Distinguished Lecture was presented at the ATIA 2024 Conference in Orlando, Florida. ATIA is honored to host this exciting presentation by a person who communicates using an AAC device.
The Edwin and Esther Prentke Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Distinguished Lecture was initiated in 1997 to honor the life and work of the late Edwin and Esther Prentke. The Prentkes dedicated their lives to developing technologies that liberate the lives of people with disabilities. The lecture is delivered by a person who uses augmentative and alternative communication (PWUAAC) to communicate. The lecture is followed by a time of interaction with the audience, allowing the audience to ask questions and interact with a PWUAAC.
Learning Objectives
- Describe one or more characteristics of the communication perspective and experience of a person who uses AAC.
- Describe one or more of the differences in the process of interacting with a person who uses AAC versus a person who speaks.
- Describe one or more of the importance benefits of core vocabulary for generative, interactive communication.
Strand(s)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Target Audience
Accessibility Professional; ADA Coordinator; Administrators; AT Specialists; Alternative Media Specialist; Caregivers; Communication Specialist; Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities; Consultants/Trainers; Curriculum and Instruction; Disability Services; Educators; Faculty/Instructors - Higher Education; Family Members; Government/Non-Profit Agencies; Instructional Technologist; Media Specialist; Occupational Therapists; Paraprofessionals; Physical Therapists; Rehabilitation Counselor; Speech-Language Pathologists; Special Education Educators; Teachers of the Visually Impaired; Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing; Transition Coordinator; Visual Impairment Specialists; Vocational RehabilitationExperience Level
Introductory
Primary Life Cycle Addressed
All
Session Delivery Format
Session Recording
Course Schedule
This course was given at the ATIA 2024 Conference on Friday, January 26 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (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; CRC; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours.
ASHA CE Information:
ASHA CEU offering start date: March 1, 2024.
ASHA CEU offering end date: September 30, 2024.
Speaker:
Karanveer Singh
College Student; Owner, Handsomejatt Consulting Services
Biography
Karanveer is a charismatic young man living with cerebral palsy who communicates primarily with a dynamic eye gaze communication system. He has a positive outlook on life, works hard toward his goals, demonstrates incredible patience, and loves to laugh.
He is a college student and business owner who enjoys sharing how assistive technology has helped him overcome his disability to participate in his family life, school, and community. His goals are to be successful as a professional movie editor and help other people with disabilities. He has edited more than 75 videos for various businesses and organizations. His business, Handsomejatt Consulting Services, includes contracts for film editing, speaking, and consulting for local school districts and other professional organizations in Washington. He has presented as a keynote speaker, facilitated webinars, and engaged many audiences with his interactive Q&A sessions. His recent keynote speaker experiences include presenting a 45-minute webinar to Michigan’s AAC Talk Conference, and as a keynote at the AACcessible Early Starts Conference. For the AACcessible Early Starts Conference, he also edited a 5 minute video called, “Celebrating All Voices” which was published on its website. Another impactful speaker experience was to a group of SLP’s at the Northwest Augmentative and Alternative Communication Society (NWAACS) in Washington State alongside Gail Tatenhove.
His main business focus has been working for the Special Education Technology Center (SETC) at Central Washington University. He has been the talk show host for a monthly series, AAC Talk: Communicating with the World, with 21 live webinar episodes. He has also presented one-hour webinars on topics such as People with Disabilities Can Do Anything, Unique Perspectives Change the World, and Finding Your Passion. These webinars have led to other exciting opportunities such as presenting to the National Council of Chief State School Officers group on My Journey with Accessible Education. Karanveer has also assisted with consult sessions for SETC with individual students and their school teams.
Karanveer also edits professional videos for SETC, music groups, AAC organizations, Highline College, and private organizations. He uses eye gaze and Glassouse Head mouse to create and edit videos. His favorite photo and video editing programs are PhotoShop, Adobe Premier, and DaVinci Resolve. Karanveer has the focus, skills, and persistence to sustain computer work for up to four hours at a time!
Karanveer enjoys speaking to students at the K–12 and university level. He has spoken to classrooms and staff in the Bellevue School district, a large IT staff in the Kent School District, speech therapy students at Western Washington University, and to educators at Seattle University. One of his memorable presentations was for Smooth Talkers, a community group of AAC users. His favorite part is always answering spontaneous questions and getting to know his audience. Karanveer will capture your heart and inspire you as he shares how assistive technology has changed his life and helped him communicate with the world.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Recipient of 2024 Prentke AAC Distinguished Lecture Award and recipient of complimentary registration to ATIA 2024. He owns and receives income from Handsomejatt Consulting Services and does various speaking engagements.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No
Moderator:
Angela Standridge, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP
Texas Technology Access Program, Director
Biography
Angela is a passionate about using technology to enable Texans with disabilities to meet their educational, vocational, and personal potential. She is a speech language pathologist and assistive technology specialist with over 30 years’ experience in assistive technology with an emphasis in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). She is Certified in Clinical Competence by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association. Angela obtained her Bachelors of Science in Education and Theater from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas; and her Masters degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Houston. She has completed the California State University at Northridge Assistive Technology Certificate Program, and holds the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Certification. She has worked in public schools, private industry, private practice, rehabilitation, and as an education service center specialist. She is currently the Director of the Texas Technology Access Program at the Texas Center for Disability Studies, University of Texas. Additionally, she supports her professional organization, the American Speech Language and Hearing Association, as the Chair for Special Interest Group 12 (AAC) Coordinating Committee.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
I am employed by the University of Texas and receive a salary. My program is funded via the 21st Century AT Act through Grant Number 90AG0019-01-00 from the Administration for Community Living Health and Human Services. I serve as an ATIA AAC Strand Advisor and may have registration waived and some hotel covered.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
I serve as an ATIA AAC Strand Advisor, on the ASHA SIC 12 (AAC) Coordinating Committee, and on the AUCD AT SIG Advisory Committee.
Host:
David Dikter
Assistive Technology Industry Association, CEO
Biography
Mr. Dikter is the executive director of the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) and manages the overall mission of ATIA to bring assistive technology to people with disabilities. He is responsible for all aspects of the ATIA annual conference, public awareness, government education and work on national policy issues as it relates to assistive and accessible technologies. Mr. Dikter sits on the W3C-Web Accessibility Initiative Steering Council and works with diverse groups to promote AT and the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary through employment with ATIA
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
Mr. Dikter sits on the W3C-Web Accessibility Initiative Steering Council and works with diverse groups to promote AT and the needs of individuals with disabilities.