Michael Dicpinigaitis's guest appearances

Michael Dicpinigaitis

Talking With Tech AAC Podcast

Laura Hayes

Kim Albrecht

Brian Whitmer

Lateef McLeod

Laura Taylor

Erin Sheldon

Sarah Lockhart

Shannon Graham

Chris Ellis

Mark Brown

Mike Hipple

Megan Roberts

Carrie Baughcum

Kevin Williams

David Tobin

OwlTail

Ken Hackbarth

Christine Baudin

This week, Chris interviews Ken Hackbarth, Christine Baudin, and Micheal Dicpinigaitis about 3D printing custom items related to assistive technology, including keyguards! Ken, Christine, and Michael share about discuss Ken’s website volksswitch.org, which has resources for how to create files for 3D printers that tell it to build a keyguard that fits an iPad with AAC apps perfectly.    Before the interview, Rachel and Chris talk about environmental core boards (e.g. “playground boards”) and some considerations to make before you install one, including making sure that the board is at the correct height for the students who will be using it.   Key ideas this week:   🔑 Keyguards are applicable in many instances where you wouldn’t initially recommend them.  They can help individuals with moderate motor control take advantage of larger language sets by helping them effectively select smaller buttons on an AAC device.  Volksswitch provides free, ready-to-print keyguard designs for a collection of popular AAC apps and popular iPad cases!   🔑 One great thing about volksswitch.org is that they provide an app that lets you customize your keyguard based on several common combinations of iPads, cases, and the most common AAC apps (e.g. LAMP WFL, Proloquo2go, TouchChat). This allows someone with limited coding and engineering experience to create and print a keyguard effectively.    🔑 Michael sells 3D printed keyguards on his Etsy website, https://www.etsy.com/shop/AdaptedCreations. In addition to selling keyguards, he also sells cases that match the keyguards, switch adapted toys, and switch mounts.   🔑 One reason that keyguards were an obvious choice for 3D printing is the high cost of getting a keyguard professionally laser cut (approximately $80-$150). As as long as you have access to a 3D printer, you can make many keyguards for the price of one laser-cut keyguard.   Help us develop new content and keep the podcast going strong! Support our podcast at patreon.com/talkingwithtech!   To listen to this episode, search "Talking with Tech" in your podcast player of choice or go to www.talkingwithtech.org/episodes/print-keyguards

This week, Chris interviews Ken Hackbarth, Christine Baudin, and Micheal Dicpinigaitis about 3D printing custom items related to assistive technology, including keyguards! Ken, Christine, and Michael share about discuss Ken’s website <a href="http://volksswitch.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">volksswitch.org</a>, which has resources for how to create files for 3D printers that tell it to build a keyguard that fits an iPad with AAC apps perfectly.  Before the interview, Rachel and Chris talk about environmental core boards (e.g. “playground boards”) and some considerations to make before you install one, including making sure that the board is at the correct height for the students who will be using it. Key ideas this week: 🔑 Keyguards are applicable in many instances where you wouldn’t initially recommend them.  They can help individuals with moderate motor control take advantage of larger language sets by helping them effectively select smaller buttons on an AAC device.  Volksswitch provides free, ready-to-print keyguard designs for a collection of popular AAC apps and popular iPad cases! 🔑 One great thing about <a href="http://volksswitch.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">volksswitch.org</a> is that they provide an app that lets you customize your keyguard based on several common combinations of iPads, cases, and the most common AAC apps (e.g. LAMP WFL, Proloquo2go, TouchChat). This allows someone with limited coding and engineering experience to create and print a keyguard effectively.  🔑 Michael sells 3D printed keyguards on his Etsy website, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AdaptedCreations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/shop/AdaptedCreations</a>. In addition to selling keyguards, he also sells cases that match the keyguards, switch adapted toys, and switch mounts. 🔑 One reason that keyguards were an obvious choice for 3D printing is the high cost of getting a keyguard professionally laser cut (approximately $80-$150). As as long as you have access to a 3D printer, you can make many keyguards for the price of one laser-cut keyguard. Help us develop new content and keep the podcast going strong! Support our podcast at <a href="http://patreon.com/talkingwithtech" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/talkingwithtech</a>! To listen to this episode, search "Talking with Tech" in your podcast player of choice or go to <a href="http://www.talkingwithtech.org/episodes/print-keyguards" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.talkingwithtech.org/episodes/print-keyguards</a>

Ken Hackbarth, Christine Baudin, and Michael Dicpinigaitis: Using 3D Printers to Make Inexpensive AAC Keyguards

Mike Marotta

On this week’s episode, Chris talks about his recent tour of the FETC and ATIA conference circuit. Rachel and Chris discuss what it’s like preparing for a big presentation and how to get participants engaged in the material.   In this week’s interviews, Chris has the pleasure of speaking with Christine Baudin (creator of the Facebook Group: “AAC for the SLP”). Chris also talks with amazing high schooler Michael Dicpinigaitis of Jericho Adapts Toys. Finally, Chris speaks with inclusive technology specialist Mike Marotta. Mike shares about his podcast, Inclusive Technology for All, his favorite Chrome extensions, and why Google Keep may be his favorite part of the "G Suite".   Links: AAC for the SLP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1539830846285663/ Jericho Adapts Toys: www.jerichoadaptstoys.org Mike Marotta, ATP: www.MMATP.com and @MMATP on Twitter

On this week’s episode, Chris talks about his recent tour of the FETC and ATIA conference circuit. Rachel and Chris discuss what it’s like preparing for a big presentation and how to get participants engaged in the material. In this week’s interviews, Chris has the pleasure of speaking with Christine Baudin (creator of the Facebook Group: “AAC for the SLP”). Chris also talks with amazing high schooler Michael Dicpinigaitis of Jericho Adapts Toys. Finally, Chris speaks with inclusive technology specialist Mike Marotta. Mike shares about his podcast, Inclusive Technology for All, his favorite Chrome extensions, and why Google Keep may be his favorite part of the "G Suite". Links: AAC for the SLP: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1539830846285663/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1539830846285663/</a> Jericho Adapts Toys: <a href="http://www.jerichoadaptstoys.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jerichoadaptstoys.org</a> Mike Marotta, ATP: <a href="http://www.MMATP.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.MMATP.com</a> and @MMATP on Twitter

Interviews from ATIA &amp; FETC: Christine Baudin of "AAC for the SLP", Michael Dicpinigaitis &amp; Mike Marotta