DTSL-Assistive Technology in association with ATANZ are pleased to host Kerry and Nick from Smartbox.

They will be in New Zealand in 2020!

Bring your own iPad or Windows laptop with the trial version downloaded and installed. Or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book one of the 20 netbooks with Grid 3 pre-loaded.

Session outline: How to use Grid 3 and Grid for iPad with a wide range of AAC learners
• Learn about Core vocabulary – what is core and why does it benefit AAC learners
• Get an introduction to the Simple AAC framework – a tool you can use to support learners developing their AAC and Introduction to Look to Read
• Explore vocabularies available in Grid 3 and Grid for iPad including Super Core, PODD, Word Power and Text Talker and then spend time exploring Grid
• Learn how to use the find word tool
• See examples of classroom resources created in Grid

DTSL-Assistive Technology in association with ATANZ are pleased to host Kerry and Nick from Smartbox.

They will be in New Zealand in 2020!

Bring your own iPad or Windows laptop with the trial version downloaded and installed. Or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book one of the 20 netbooks with Grid 3 pre-loaded.

Session outline: How to use Grid 3 and Grid for iPad with a wide range of AAC learners
• Learn about Core vocabulary – what is core and why does it benefit AAC learners
• Get an introduction to the Simple AAC framework – a tool you can use to support learners developing their AAC and Introduction to Look to Read
• Explore vocabularies available in Grid 3 and Grid for iPad including Super Core, PODD, Word Power and Text Talker and then spend time exploring Grid
• Learn how to use the find word tool
• See examples of classroom resources created in Grid

We are excited to announce this course for next year!

The Literacy For All Intensive Course is a 5-day instructional course that covers theoretical and practical aspects of comprehensive literacy instruction for children and adults with disabilities, including complex communication needs. The course covers literacy teaching for both emergent and conventional readers and writers, assessment tools for a range of literacy learners and access to a number of practical resources through the course website.

The course is designed for anyone who wants to support one or more students with disabilities to improve their literacy skills, including teachers, leadership teams, therapists and parents.

The course will run from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Monday to Thursday and from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Friday. It is fully catered with morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea – please ensure you enter your dietary requirements when you register.

The Presenters
Sally Clendon is a speech-language therapist who is passionate about communication and literacy for individuals who use AAC. Sally completed her PhD in 2006 at the Centre for Literacy and Disability Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Since then Sally has held academic appointments in Australia and New Zealand, whilst also engaging in a variety of consulting work. Sally presents nationally and internationally and has worked with several schools across New Zealand to implement a comprehensive approach to literacy instruction for their students. Sally looks forward to sharing her passion for literacy and all that she has learned from working alongside teachers and students to ensure that ALL children have access to the communication and learning opportunities they need.

Jane Farrall is a speech pathologist and special educator passionate about literacy, AAC and assistive technology. With nearly 30 years of experience in the disability and assistive technology field, she has lots of practical experience working with people with a range of abilities. Jane has worked as a school and adult service based speech pathologist and literacy teacher. She has also worked as an assistive technology specialist and is currently working as an independent consultant in literacy, AAC and Assistive Technology, working with schools and organisations to implement comprehensive AAC and Literacy. Jane was the founder and coordinator of the Big Mouth Camp, a residential camp for children who use speech generating devices, their families, and carers. She also runs regular multi-day professional development workshops around Australia and internationally.