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! Recordings of some of our previous webinars can be found on our YouTube channel. Please note, registration typically closes 2 weeks before a scheduled event. 

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 has closed.

Switch Hitters: Using Technology to Adapt Games for All

with Teresa Giardina

Students with complex support needs are often excluded from physical education and recreation, leaving critical gaps in motor, social, and communication development. AT professionals play a pivotal role in bridging this gap, yet many lack practical strategies for applying assistive technology in play and sports contexts. This session addresses that need by equipping participants with hands-on tools to foster inclusive participation. For the RESNA audience, the topic is highly relevant: it highlights how AT can be leveraged not only for academic access but also for health, wellness, and social connection—domains essential to quality of life. By expanding AT’s role in physical activity, this session empowers professionals to advocate for and implement meaningful access to play for all students. 

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

3 - 4 PM

Virtual via Zoom

Spring Team Coordinator's Meeting 

Friday, April 3, 2026

9 - 12:30 PM

Virtual via Zoom

RSVP 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 the 2026 Conference for Assistive Technology in 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. 

Intended audience: Assistive Technology Specialists, Special Educators, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Reading Resource Teachers, Instructional Technology Teachers, UDL/RtI Coordinators, Administrators, Education Para-Professionals, Individuals with Disabilities, Parents, and Caregivers. 

Session recordings will be available for all registrants to view for 90 days following the conference.

***Register by April 29th for Early Bird Pricing.  

A session of schedules and more information can be found at the Registration link below.

June 4-5, 2026

Virtual

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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