Thursday, January 31, 2008

Handheld Computers as Cognitive Aids [webcast]

Time sensitive

Handheld Computers as Cognitive Aids
Tony Gentry

Date: February 19, 2008
2:00 - 2:45 PM ET
11:00-11:45 PT

In this webcast, Dr. Tony Gentry will discuss his community-based research into the use of PDAs, GPS units, cell phones and reminder watches to assist people with cognitive impairment related to autism, brain injury or multiple sclerosis in the independent management of their everyday activities. The presentation will include discussion of research findings, products, software features, intervention protocols, video testimony from a user with Asperger's syndrome, and recommendations for best practice.

Registration options: individual registration for one webcast is $50 (US) or:

  • Individual Subscription to Webcast Series: $150 [see link below for series details]
    Includes access to all webcasts in the series for one individual.

  • Agency Subscription to Webcast Series: $550
    Includes access to all webcasts in the series for five individuals from your agency.

  • Multiple Location Subscription to Webcast Series: $1000
    Includes access for 10 computers in multiple locations to all webcasts in the series.

Sponsored by:
Virginia Commonwealth University
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
VCU Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention
To register: http://www.worksupport.com/training/webcastDetails.cfm/120
To view complete series: http://www.worksupport.com/training/webcastSeries.cfm/7