Description
Workshop Date/Time: Monday & Tuesday October 21 – 22| 8:00 am – 4:00 pm each day
Presenter: Linda Burkhart, B.S.
Description: This two-day workshop is designed for educators, therapists, and anyone working, or living with, individuals who have significant physical and multiple challenges, including Cerebral Palsy, Rett Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, Complex Communication support Needs (CCN), and Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Participants will explore how brain research informs strategies for learning, motivation, and engagement. What are effective ways to introduce AAC to emerging communicators who require alternative access? How does one accommodate for brain-based visual differences? Strategies for teaching motor movements to access communication and learning, including partner-assisted scanning and the use of two-switch step scanning will be explored in depth. Come explore creative and practical strategies to overcome these complex barriers to access language and learning. Videos of case examples will be shared.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing by Closing The Gap on or before October 1, 2025. Replacements are welcome and must also be submitted in writing.
Cancellation fees:
- $200 for each 1-day pre-conference workshop
- $300 for each 2-day pre-conference workshop
- $100 for each single-day conference registration
- $250 for each full conference registration. Applicable to standard rate, Solutions member rate, presenter/exhibitor rate and conference registration and membership combo rate.
No refunds will be issued after October 1, 2025. Unpaid balances are due in full.
If for any reason beyond Closing The Gap’s control, Closing The Gap determines that the in-person conference must be cancelled, attendees understand and agree that their registration type shall be changed to a virtual registration. Closing The Gap is not responsible for any additional conference expenses, including hotel, travel, etc.
