Please see the information below about an upcoming webcast on this issues 
of technology, transitions, and learning disabilities.

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Lauren Ellington
Online Training Specialist, 
Learning Disabilities Specialist, and
Writer/Editor of Update and Update on LD
Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center
Virginia Commonwealth University
817 W. Franklin Street, Room 221  |  P.O. Box 842037
Richmond, VA  23284-2037
Phone:  1-800-237-0178 or  804-828-6158 
Fax:  804-828-7539
http://www.valrc.org


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The Professional Development Academy, a project housed at the 
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center at Virginia Commonwealth 
University,  is sponsoring a webcast is called "Technology & Transition 
for Individuals with Learning Disabilities" on January 26, 2006.  The 
webcast will be presented by Wendy Strobel, the Director of Training and 
Project Manager of Demand Pull.  Wendy has worked extensively in the 
application and training of issues around assistive technology in work and 
school environments. She also has a great deal of experience in the area 
of employment and transition from school to work for people with 
disabilities. 

The webcast will take place on Thursday, January 26 from 2:00 to 2:45 
Eastern time and will be followed by a 30 minute chat session where 
participants can comment on the material and  ask questions of Wendy. 
Information about this webcast can be found online at: 
http://www.worksupport.com/training/webcastDetails.cfm/47. 

Registration and fee information can be accessed by clicking on the 
"Register for This Webcast" link located under Wendy's picture.  The 
registration process is completely online and there are two options for 
registering:

1.      Individual Access--$50
Includes access to a selected webcast for one individual. 

2.      Agency Access--$175
Includes access to a selected webcast for five individuals from your 
agency. 

Feel free to contact Don Finn for any additional information (contact 
information below).

Donald E. Finn, Ph. D.
Higher Education Disability Training Coordinator
Virginia Commonwealth University
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center
1314 W. Main Street, Richmond, VA 23284-2011
(804) 827-2612 (804) 828-2193 (fax)
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