OAS Access Technology & STEM
As part of our commitment to expanding statewide services from WSSB Outreach, we continue to provide comprehensive support for access technology needs across the state. Our assistance options include both in-person and virtual visits, assessment offerings, professional development, and a focus on promoting STEM education.
Our tech support team features Krista Bulger, Lee Chandler, and Joe Dlugo. We look forward to connecting with you and working together to deliver an accessible educational experience for your students.
*Looking for Bruce McClanahan’s resources? Visit our Statewide Technology Legacy Content page.
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Professional Development Schedule
Beyond the Bee - a STEM event designed for blind and low vision students and their families. The interactive session will combine abacus and mental math activities with hands-on STEM exploration, helping students build confidence and skills in mathematics and science.
- Vancouver - 3/1/25
- Spokane - 3/22/25
- Bellingham - 4/27/25
- Register for Beyond the Bee
Pacific Northwest AER Conference 2025 - The access technology and STEM team will be part of several presentations at this annual gathering of educators of blind and low vision learners from Washington and Oregon that takes place in Vancouver on March 13-14, 2025. Our presentations include:
- Beyond the Bee
- Testing Accommodations for Low Vision Learners
- Technology Ergonomics for Blind and Low Vision Learners
- Eyes on AI 2025
- Register for the PNWAER Conference