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Fun and Learning in Chicago

Fun and Learning in Chicago

by Samuel Sennott
There is much to say about the terrific time experienced at the ASHA Convention 2009 in Chicago this past week.  It was terrific to be with friends in Chicago.  From being picked up at the airport by a family who facilitated me coming to consult at her daughter’s school to stumbling upon the [...]

Inclusion Sports Story in the Boston Globe

by Samuel Sennott
Watch the video: http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1185143625/bctid1418562363
Read the Article: 
 

Late-game heroics for Lawson, Norwell
By Monique Walker

 

Globe Staff / February 15, 2008

HANOVER – With 1:02 left in the game, Norwell boys’ basketball coach John Willis made the call. His team had a 66-49 lead against Hanover last night, and it was time for a sub.

Norwell guard Andrew Lawson (left), who has [...]

From ASHA to Ashes

by Samuel Sennott

Coming home last night to see the destruction that occurred while I was away in Chicago was pretty heavy.  Definitely made me think about the preciousness of life and also the temporal nature of possession.  I wrote this poem.
From ASHA to ashes
From dark to night
There are times when things are reset, realigned.
Reminders of [...]

PODD Vigil

PODD Vigil

by Samuel Sennott
Gayle Porter reported to me today that she has sent the US Letter of the PODD (Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display ) Templates to the publisher!  They are taking advanced orders at the Spectronics website.  http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/product.asp?product=27918
To learn more about PODD, see Linda Burkhart and Gayle Porter’s terrific handouts on www.lindaburkhart.com
*NEW – Instructional Course [...]

Two Words: Switch-Adapted Flip….Oh, yea….Santa’s Job Just Got Easier

by Samuel Sennott
Switch-Adapted Flip….enough said….. other than thanks RJ Cooper….http://rjcooper.com/flip…and Santa’s job just got that much easier….
From RJ Cooper’s site:
Switch Adapted Flip Camcorder

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This is a switch-adapted, simple camcorder.  The Flip is quite popular on the current market.  It is completely self-contained, with its own 2 GB flash memory (1 hour [...]

Write Online Press Release From Cricksoft

by Samuel Sennott
I have offered to post press releases from companies of whom products I appreciate. Crick Software just sent this release regarding WriteOnline.  I tested WriteOnline and heard John and Anne Crick present on it @ Closing the Gap last month and this is by far the immediately available product I am most excited [...]

A Contemplative Morning

A Contemplative Morning

by Samuel Sennott
Saturday…November 15, 2008….North Pomfret, Vermont….thinking….working…communicating
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Online Communication Tools

by Samuel Sennott
I had a cool experience today where I was chatting with a friend using GMAIL’s chat feature and then he pulled up a video chat.  I had set it up the other day.  I frequently use iChat and Skype, but the spontaneity of this struck me.  My satellite connection here up here in [...]

MSDSC Educator's Forum Co-Created Handout

MSDSC Educator’s Forum Co-Created Handout

by Samuel Sennott
The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress‘ Educators Forum held on November 7th, 2008 at The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, was a terrific experience.  I had the opportunity to lead a viewing and discussion of the film Including Samuel.  Ironically the first group had about ten people and the second group, [...]

Schuyler’s Monster @ ASHA Convention 2008 Chicago

by Samuel Sennott
I have been offering various companies I am interested in the opportunity to send press releases for posting.  Here is something I am looking forward to at ASHA.
PRC to Host Schuyler’s Monster Author Robert Rummel-Hudson
in Booth #1031 at 2008 ASHA Convention
100 Free Copies of Schuyler’s Monster, A Father’s Journey
With His Wordless [...]