Inclusion Outreach Presents: Introduction to PODD Seminar

Inclusion Outreach has invited Taylor Educational Consultants to give a two-day introduction to PODD seminar, demonstrating the use of a Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display approach to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) developed by Gayle Porter of Melbourne, Australia.

These generic templates for multi-page non-electronic communication books have been carefully designed to support genuine communication for a variety of functions throughout the day. The templates may be customized for a range of access methods and other individual needs.

Three virtual follow-up implementation support meetings will be scheduled at the completion of the seminar. Participants will receive an electronic or printed reference book and hands-on practice with PODD communication books.

Seminar Goals (Participants in the seminar will learn):

• Strategies for teaching and using PODD with children and their communication partners.
• Strategies for creating multi-modal language learning environments that provide receptive models and expressive opportunities for language development.

About the Presenter:

Laura Taylor is a special education teacher by training who received certification as a PODD trainer in the Fall of 2014. She has conducted multiple PODD seminars in Michigan, Ohio, Texas, California, Calgary, Edmonton and Waterloo. She has successfully implemented PODD communication books with autistic students in the classroom .

Accommodation:

1. Accent Inns Victoria, 3233 Maple St, Victoria, BC V8X 4Y9

• January 26 - 29, 2023
• 10 rooms @ $129 plus tax
• For individual reservations call 1-800-663-0298 and quote GROUP ID 6224813 “PODD”
• All reservations will need to be made prior to January 5, 2023. Individuals can still cancel up to 24 hours prior to arrival.

2. Hotel Zed Victoria 3110 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8Z 3K4

• January 26-29, 2023
• 10 rooms @ $129 plus tax
• For individual reservations call 1-800-997-6797 and quote GROUP ID 6224819 “PODD”
• All reservations will need to be made prior to January 5, 2023. Individuals can still cancel up to 24 hours prior to arrival

Parking: Limited free parking is available.

Lunch and light snacks will be provided both days, details to follow.

Thanks to Speech & Hearing BC for their support of this training event.