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Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Archived Webinar - Integrating Assistive Technology into Adapted Physical Education to Achieve Healthy Outcomes

This webinar with Scott McNamara, PhD, gives participants a chance to learn about adapted physical education (APE) and why it is important for students with disabilities to receive APE services. The webinar covers a variety of APE subjects, including: a review of some of federal laws that define and mandate APE; how to effectively advocate for services; and how assistive technology can positively impact services. Mr. McNamara also discusses a variety of assistive technology devices for a wide range of disabilities, and how to use them. For example, he presents on apps specially designed to help students with disabilities be active, the use of communication devices to communicate effectively in a physical education setting, and the use of specially designed equipment for specific sports

View the webinar here.