Valley Forge Educational Services

Intel® Reader to Make Regional Debut at VFES

September 20th, 2010 by VFES

Date: 9/16/2010
Submitted by: Holly Henry, Director of Communications, 610-296-6765 x342
or hhenry@vfes.net

…Paoli, PA…The Intel® Reader, a portable assistive technology device which reads printed text aloud, will make its regional premiere November 4, 6:30pm-8:30pm, at Valley Forge Educational Services’ colloquium “Open Doors to Learning with Assistive Technology.”

 Assistive technology devices like the Intel® Reader can break down barriers for children, youth, and adults who have visual impairments or learning disabilities. Presenters Vicky McGinley, Ph.D., Department of Special Education, West Chester University, and David Cattell, Assistive Technology Specialist, Chester County Intermediate Unit, joined by representatives from Intel® Technologies, will help participants gain a better understanding of assistive technology resources. They will discuss the role of assistive technology in learning at home and in the classroom, and language used in student IEPs in relation to assistive technology. Participants will receive a copy of “A Parent’s Guide to Assistive Technology” and will have the opportunity to test the Intel® Reader.

The colloquium is open to all. It will be held at the VFES Activities Center, 1777 North Valley Road, Malvern, PA 19355. To register, visit www.vfes.net. Please contact Maria Kreiter, VFES’ Director of Conferences & Training, with questions at 610-296-6725 or makreiter@vfes.net.

 “Open Doors to Learning with Assistive Technology” is part of the VFES Colloquia series which provides learning opportunities for parents, educators and members of the community to meet and learn from experts in specialized education.

About Valley Forge Educational Services:
Valley Forge Educational Services offers a wide variety of educational services focused on guiding 21st century learners to independence. VFES provides premier educational solutions for young children, adolescents and pre-21 adults ranging from school-based and summer programs to career planning to clinical and consulting services.  VFES also offers professional support to organizations, schools and families through The Luma Center™ for Development and Learning and its Conferences and Training division. Part of VFES’ mission is to increase the awareness and understanding nationally and globally about children with special needs and to share this expertise generously. www.vfes.net.

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