SWAAAC Events

Upcoming Webinars, Trainings, and Events

SWAAAC hosts a variety of professional development events each school year, including webinars, trainings, team meetings, and more. Check back here regularly to stay up to date with upcoming events or click the button below to join the SWAAAC email list and get emails about upcoming events! Please note, registration typically closes 2 weeks before a scheduled event. 

Control the Chaos with Executive Functioning Skills

with Stephanie Howell 

For students to be successful in school, there is an increasing need to have more developed executive functioning skills. In today’s classrooms, teachers are moving away from being the main source of delivering instruction and moving towards more of a facilitator role. However, many students are struggling with this new model of learning due to skill gaps in executive functioning. Once we fill the gaps, they are ready to succeed and become owners of their learning.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

3 - 4 PM

Virtual via Zoom

"AI Can Do THAT?!" A Notebook LM Adventure

with Ryan Miller and Elizabeth Mehmen

Buckle up for an AI-powered adventure that will transform your education!  In this hands-on, interactive presentation, we'll explore the amazing capabilities of NotebookLM, Google's cutting-edge AI tool designed to supercharge your work in education and streamline your workflow.

No prior AI experience is required! Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore the exciting possibilities of AI in education.

Who should attend?

This session is perfect for educators of all subjects, grade levels, and support roles who are interested in:

●     Integrating technology into their practices

●     Personalizing learning for students

●     Saving time and increasing efficiency

●     Exploring the latest advancements in AI for education

Don't miss out on this opportunity to embark on an AI adventure that will change the way you work in education!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

3 - 4 PM

Virtual via Zoom

Registration coming soon!

AI for Assistive Technology Specialists: Foundations, Ethics, and Practical Applications

with Krista Klabo

This virtual training introduces assistive technology specialists to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI) and its responsible use in schools. Participants will explore AI’s potential to enhance accessibility, efficiency, and collaboration while understanding related ethical, legal, and privacy considerations. Through demonstrations and guided activities, attendees will gain practical strategies to integrate AI tools into their work with confidence, ensuring human-centered, equitable, and compliant practices in support of students with disabilities.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

12 - 4 PM

Virtual via Zoom

Registration coming soon!

Spring Team Coordinator's Meeting 

Friday, April 3, 2026

9 - 4 PM

Virtual via Zoom

Registration will be shared via email to SWAAAC Team Coordinators. 

Conference for Assistive Technology in Education 2026 (CATE)

The Center for Innovative Design and Engineering (CIDE) and the Colorado Department of Education are proud to announce dates for the 2026 Conference for Assistive Technology and Education (CATE). This 2-day virtual conference features sessions with nationally-renowned trainers addressing a wide variety of assistive technology topics related to the academic support needs of students with disabilities. 

In the field of assistive technology, one of the most effective ways of advancing our knowledge is by sharing information. Come share your special skills!

CIDE is currently accepting presentation proposals for the CATE 2026. The conference focus is on local, state, and national perspectives and best practices to support the achievement of students with disabilities through the effective application of assistive technology devices and services. All accepted presentations will relate to the provision of AT devices and services for children birth-21. Priority will be given to presentations that are interactive and connect to the evidence base.  

Vendors are invited to present 30-minute Vendor Lunch n' Learn sessions. Space will be limited!

Save the date!

June 4-5, 2026

Virtual

Registration coming early 2026!

Colorado Assistive Technology Expo 2026

Save the date! The 2026 Assistive Technology Expo will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Parker Arts, Culture & Events (PACE) Center. Additional event information will be posted on the SWAAAC website as it becomes available—stay tuned!

Friday, October 2, 2026

Parker Arts, Culture & Events (PACE) Center

Registration coming early 2026!

Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering (CIDE)

CU Denver

The Hub, Bioengineering

1224 5th Street

Suite 130

Denver, CO 80204

303-315-1280

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