Indiana CEC

Registration is OPEN - you do NOT want to miss this event...
📅 February 17 | 📍 Monroe Convention Center, Bloomington, Indiana
Registration: indiana.exceptionalchildren.org

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Beyond Barriers Educating Exceptional Children, February 17, 2026 at the Monroe Convention Center | Bloomington, Indiana.

2:50–3:50 PM | Concurrent Sessions 4
Creating Accessible Play Experiences for All Children: Switch-Adapted Toys
Presenter(s): David Jackson, Mopinre Akinola-Olabanji, Bukola Abiiba & Dr. Jasmine Begeske

This hands-on workshop is perfect for teachers who want to make play more inclusive for students with extensive support needs. We’ll explore how to transform everyday toys into accessible tools that support engagement, learning, independence, and JOY.

You’ll learn:

Why and how switch-adapted toys increase access and participation

Creative, practical ways to adapt toys for your classroom

Skills you can use immediately with confidence

CEC members receive discounted rates, and non-members are welcome!

If you’re passionate about inclusive practices and want practical strategies you can actually use, we would love to see you there!
register here: https://indiana.exceptionalchildren.org/events/beyond-barriers-educating-exceptional-children-convention



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