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General Event Information
Event Name:	Schuyler\'s Monster: A Parent\'s Journey with AAC
Event Category:	Event
Dates & Times:	Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Presentation: Friday, March 26, 2010, 6 - 7:30 p.m. A Parent’s Journey with AAC Location: Mayborn Room 204, Peabody College Keynote Speaker: Robert Rummel-Hudson Author of Schuyler’s Monster: A Father’s Journey with His Wordless Daughter Open to everyone. No fee. Registration required. May attend presentation without attending Saturday’s Workshop. 6:00-6:05 - Welcome 6:05-6:45 - Robert’s journey 6:45-7:25 - Questions 7:25-7:30 - Closing remarks ----- Workshop: Saturday, March 27, 2010, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. We Dance, We Sing, We Do All Kinds of Things \| Using Assistive Technology with Young Children with Multiple Disabilities Location: Room 8380 Medical Center East, South Tower, Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center Karen Casey, M.S., CCC-SLP (over 25 years of experience with assistive technology) This workshop will cover a wide range of strategies and easy-to-use communication systems, including low to high assistive technology options, designed to increase communication opportunities for children with multiple disabilities. For speech-language pathologists, special educators, other professionals in related fields, students, parents, and family members. * May attend workshop without attending Friday’s presentation. This workshop will be offered for .6 ASHA CEU’s (intermediate level; professional area). Early Bird Registration (by March 15): $175 professionals, $50 students/parents, Additional $25 for late registration. $125 Group Rate for 2 or more persons from the same agency or organization. * Workshop fee includes: lunch/breaks, two CDs of instructional resources, and make-and-take materials.

Venue Information
Location:Peabody College at Vanderbilt University
230 Appleton Place Nashville, TN
Website: http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/site/newsandevents/calendar/page.aspx?id=1911