2025 Switch access and switch-adapted Technology
ATANZ is excited to host
2025 Switch access and switch-adapted technology
A 5-hour workshop suitable for teachers, VNTs, CDT, OTs and SLTs, school-based OTs and SLTs, day program coordinators/teachers who work with students with PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)
Whānau and their therapy teams are also welcome.
Presented by
Jacki Mayne-Davis, OT
Location and date:
Auckland 24 September 2025
Venue: Jetpark Hotel Auckland Airport, Conference & events centre, 63 Westney Road, Mangere, Auckland 2022
Time:
- 9.00 am welcome for a 9:30 start
- 3.30 pm closing
Coffee and tea at arrival, morning tea (20 minutes) and lunch (45 minutes) will be provided.
About this event:
Are you looking to support learners with complex bodies to get the most out of the curriculum at school?
Is your caseload comprised of babies or young children who have developmental delays and struggle to move and play with traditional toys?
Perhaps your day program is looking for fresh ideas on engaging activities and skill development for the adults attending.
This workshop is the first of its kind in Aotearoa New Zealand: not only will we be getting hands-on experience with the latest technology and trialling practical ways to help people with complex bodies use it, we will be linking directly to the curriculum (Te Whāriki and the New Zealand Curriculum) and to therapy goals.
We will cover
- biomechanics and neurodevelopment;
- adapting for CVI and contractures;
- the nuts and bolts of switch selection, mounting, positioning, robustness and maintenance;
- curriculum adaptations and interactive games;
- how best to support whānau in integrating switch-adapted technology into their daily routines; and
- progressing learners through the Stepping Stones (as outlined by Linda Burkhart) of switch mastery.
Come prepared to get in-amongst technology - bring some or all of the pieces of equipment you already own or have access to - and expect to work through a range of practical activities involving setting switches up, trying different positions (including lying on the floor), utilising different apps and web programs, crafting circle time or learning activities using your new knowledge and confidence.
About the presenter:
Jacki Mayne-Davis is a New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist local to Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland, who trained in Occupational Therapy at James Cook University, Townsville, Australia. She runs her own private practice, POP Occupational Therapy, pursuing her passion of empowering whānau with knowledge and resources to more confidently support their babies, children or young people living with complex conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Developmental Delay.
Minimum numbers:
Events require a minimum number of participants to proceed. We'll confirm latest 2 weeks before the date of each event and offer full refund of your ticket if we do not have sufficient numbers. Please keep this in mind when booking any travel and accommodations.
Who can attend?
This workshop is designed for professionals working face-to-face with babies, children, young people or adults with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). In particular, teachers and therapists from specialist schools; Visiting Neurodevelopmental Therapists and Child Development Teams; community day program facilitators (adults). Whānau are most welcome and are encouraged to bring one or more of their therapy team (particularly OT and SLT) along to this workshop.
Cost:
- $375.00 for ATANZ members
- $425.00 for Non-members (remember membership is $110)
- $50.00 Whānau/family members
Registrations close 16 September or when sold out – places are limited!
Ensure you log in with your ATANZ membership to access the member discount rates!
Questions:
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Event Properties
| Event Date | 24-09-2025 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 24-09-2025 2:30 pm |
| Cut off date | 16-09-2025 11:00 pm |
| Capacity | 50 |
| Registered | 11 |
| Available place | 39 |
| Individual Price | Varies by ticket type |
| Location | Jetpark Hotel Auckland Airport, Conference & events centre, |