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Media contacts:
Sharon Goolsby, Public Information Office: (864) 577-7505
Katie Rice, Public
Information Office: (864) 577-7506
“The
goal of this family-friendly event is to share a wealth of information about
assistive technology with the community, students, parents and employers,” said
Elaine Sveen, coordinator of the Technology Fair.
Open to the public, the fair will be held May
5 (1 – 8 p.m.) and May 6 (8 a.m. – 3 p.m.) in the
Exhibitions
will include Dancing Dots braille music technology, video telephones,
computerized smart boards, braille printers, special
equipment for individuals with multiple disabilities and much more. Exhibits will be interactive, informative and
entertaining.
More
than 25 vendors from across the country will exhibit their educational and
assistive technology, which will provide an overview of equipment, devices and
software that can increase access to education, employment and quality of
life.
“Assistive
technology is an important tool that helps individuals with sensory disabilities
maximize their abilities and also helps to level the
playing field in the classroom and the workplace,” said Sveen.
The
fair is a collaborative effort of SCSDB, the
The
SC Department of Education named SCSDB a
SCSDB is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the
Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf
and the SC Department of Education.
SCSDB offers programs for preschool, elementary, middle school, high
school, sensory multidisabled, vocational and postsecondary education students,
as well as a variety of outreach services through regional centers located
throughout the state. The main campus is located in