Event Date: Thursday, March 14 2024
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: T/TAC at Virginia Tech AT Lab (250 S. Main Street, Suite #326, Blacksburg)
Session Description:
Are you:
- An experienced 3D print designer looking to enhance your skills and find new ways to utilize your 3D printing materials to make learning more accessible to students with disabilities?
- A beginning 3D printer looking for ways to expand the type of items you can print to serve a diverse population of students?
- The leader of a school-based STEAM or maker club looking for new projects for your students that can help support their peers?
- Someone who may have heard of 3D printing or has seen a 3D printer in their school building and is wondering how it could be used to support students with disabilities?
If any of the above describes you, then this session is for you! Matthew Newton (T/TAC at Virginia Tech Technology Coordinator), John Davis (Owner - Big Lick 3D Printing), and Matt Harding (Rehab Tech Specialist, Virgina Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired) will lead beginner through intermediate 3D printers through the steps needed to create customized, cost effective assistive technology tools for students that can promote their engagement in learning activities (Special Education High Leverage Practice 18).
Keyguards for communication devices, math manipulatives, grips/holders, and tactile maps are just some examples of items anyone can make. All materials (including lunch for workshop attendees) will be provided. All participants will leave with a 3D printed assistive technology tool of their design and resources to continue creating when they return to their school.
Due to the hands-on nature of this FREE workshop, space is limited to 20 participants (total) from Regions 6 & 7. Please ensure you can attend prior to registering. We will keep a waiting list if necessary.