2022 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Virtual Conference
March 13 - 15, 2022
3/02/2021 | 1:20 PM - 1:40 PM | Affordable Technology Access for Families in the Digital Era | Topical Breakout
Affordable Technology Access for Families in the Digital Era
An increasing number of EHDI resources are becoming "green" (paperless) or virtual especially with the COVID-19 pandemic, but that means families with limited access to the internet may be left behind. This presentation will share immediately usable information about free or affordable technology access that is available to families with lower socio-economic status or are in rural areas. This technology access is required/funded by the federal government, and often is not common knowledge among early intervention professionals. Did you know that families may be qualified for free or $10 a month wireless internet? Did you know that parents may qualify for a $10 a month cell phone bill? Free iPads? This company-neutral presentation by a national advocacy organization is strictly focused on providing information on all major telecommunications companies' offers as mandated/provided by federal law. Come and learn more so you can support your families with tele intervention (including virtual learning, apps, webinars) and more wonderful electronic resources out there!
Outline:
Statistics on technology usage by families
Tele-intervention concept and examples
Need for technology access (lower SES, rural)
Available resources (the “meat” of the presentation)
Benefits and opportunities (apps, online classes/therapy, FT with mentor, video communication, etc)
End with a handout to take home
- Families and providers will increase the ability to list available federal and private resources for affordable internet access.
- Families and providers will identify appropriate apps and websites to support them with remote learning and services.
Presentation:
23278_13660TawnyHolmes Hlibok.pdf
Handouts:
Handout is not Available
Transcripts:
CART transcripts are NOT YET available, but will be posted shortly after the conference
Presenters/Authors
Tawny Holmes Hlibok, Esq.
(), Gallaudet University, tawny.holmes.hlibok@gallaudet.edu;
Tawny Holmes Hlibok serves as Language Policy Counsel at Gallaudet University along with being an Associate Professor in the Department of Deaf Studies. She graduated from University of Baltimore School of Law. In addition to her law degree with a family mediation & law certification, she has a Master of Arts in Family Centered Early Education. Ms. Holmes Hlibok has worked four years in teaching deaf and hard of hearing students, mainly in the early childhood education field. As part of her position, she focuses on improving/establishing federal and state policy related to early intervention and education of deaf and hard of hearing children. Ms. Holmes Hlibok strongly believes in the power of collaboration and has contributed a significant amount of her work towards this endeavor, in varying ways, from promoting parent resources to inclusion of deaf and hard of hearing adult professionals.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
• Receives Salary for Employment from Gallaudet University.
• Receives Salary for Employment from National Association of the Deaf.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.