AASD and DSD eList announcement

Date: April 29, 2025
To: Lead agency assessors, case managers, providers, people who receive services and caregivers
From: DHS Aging and Adult Services and Disability Services divisions
Purpose: To announce a webinar about the sensory equipment category of assistive technology
Contact: DSD Contact Form

Webinar about the sensory equipment category of assistive technology

Join DHS and Minnesota Networking in Education and Assistive Technology (MN-NEAT) for a webinar on sensory equipment and its essential role in supporting people with a range of disabilities and neurodiverse conditions. Sensory equipment can help with:

· Sensory and emotional regulation.

· Stress levels.

· Communication.

· Engagement.

Webinar details

Use the following information to attend the webinar:

· Date: May 22, 2025

· Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.

· Registration: To register, refer to Zoom webinar registration – Sensory assistive technology: A proactive measure to increase safety.

· Cost: Free

Webinar description

During this webinar, participants will learn:

· Why sensory equipment is so valuable.

· How sensory equipment can help people feel safe, balanced and confident in their daily lives.

· How things like weighted items, fidgets, vibration supports, trampolines and other tools can improve people’s ability to function.

· How to think about, evaluate and approve sensory equipment and assessments while always focusing on what works best for the person.

· Useful tips and ideas to use right away.

More information about MN-NEAT webinars

MN-NEAT webinars are community conversations where MN-NEAT invites participants to:

· Share their experiences.

· Ask questions.

· Connect with subject matter experts.

For more information, refer to MN-NEAT.

Previous eList announcements

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