As part of its on-going commitment to educate and support families, TCI is offeringIndependence using ITouches and IPads, which will be presented by Randy Palmer, computer and assistive technology specialist at TCI. Randy Palmer, a special educator and computer expert who has nearly two decades of experience at TCI, has taught teens and young adults with autism to develop multi-media social stories, using Garage Band software to digitize pictures and incorporate voice over techniques. He is a requested speaker and lecturer on topics related to assistive technology, computer software to help promote independence, and internet safety issues.
Free and open to the public, but registration is required, so please call 973-509-3050 ext. 281.
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The Children's Institute is a private, non-profit school approved by the New Jersey State Board of Education, serving children facing learning, language and social challenges, ages 3-21. Originating in Newark, New Jersey as an orphanage and sheltering home in 1883, TCI has evolved into a school that has been a pioneer in special education since 1963. Today, TCI serves children from northern New Jersey, including Essex, Union, Morris, Hudson, Middlesex, Passaic, Bergen and adjoining counties.
