Join us at Closing the Gap 2024
Closing the Gap is an international assistive technology conference that is held annually in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We invite you to visit us at Booth #8 and attend our presentations throughout this year’s event. Learn more about the conference and our sessions below. In this talk, Smartboxers Melanie and Andrea will explore ways that Grid 3 can be used to support multi-modal communication and language-rich environments for learners. They will also explore how to effectively integrate AAC tools into instruction. Join Smartboxer Chris and Emily Bemiller from Talk to Me Technologies for an overview of how the visual system typically operates. They will discuss the implications of using eye gaze and how to teach individuals to communicate by pointing at objects on a screen. If you’re familiar with Tar Heel Reader, join Smartboxer Chris and Maureen from Building Wings as they explore the latest features of Monarch Reader. Learn new ways to support all learners in discovering and engaging with books. Smartboxer Andrea, and two members of Mesa Public Schools assistive technology department, Samantha and Becky will walk you through their district’s approach to incorporating Grid into their classrooms.Empowering learning using Grid in the classroom
Thursday, Oct 24 | 8am – 9am
Plaza 5, First Floor
Teaching Eyes the Point of Eye Gaze
Wednesday, Oct 23 | 12:40pm – 1:40pm
Plaza 5, First Floor
Smartbox + Building Wings: Access, Engagement, and Independent Learning
Wednesday, Oct 23 | 2pm – 3pm
Verandas 2, 4
A Multi-Tiered Approach to Assistive Technology from the Ground up
Thursday, Oct 24 | 2pm – 3pm
Plaza 6
