THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD 2:00 to 3:00 BLUE RIDGE
Fostering Inclusion in Music Using Technology
Ms. Lynne Deese, NC Assistive Technology Program
Ms. Paula Scicluna, Rhythm and Rehab
About The Session:
The opportunity to interact with music-making changes lives, adding quality of life to any participant, regardless of ability. If, due to a disability, an individual is not able to navigate the skills and physical abilities required to play a musical instrument, it does not mean that the person is not gifted, creative, nor able to produce music given appropriate technologies that aid in music performance. Discussion will include some technologies that can be incorporated into group music-making activities that include persons of all abilities.
About The Presenter(s):
Lynne Deese:
has been an assistive technologist for the North Carolina Assistive Technology Program (NCATP) since 1999. With a Master’s degree in Special Education, Lynne has provided a full range of assistive technology services including demonstration/loan and individualized assessment. Currently she holds the position of Media and Training Coordinator at NCATP. In addition to handling all social media, Lynne manages training efforts including online training, video demonstration, website development and resource management.
Paula Scicluna, M.A., MT-BC, NMT-F:
is the Founder and Executive Director of Rhythm and Rehab, a Durham-based organization that provides music therapy, adaptive music instruction, and recreational musical theater for people with disabilities. Paula is a board-certified neurologic music therapist with 27 years of clinical experience working with children and adults challenged with developmental, neurological and mental health disorders. Paula is one of only two music therapists in North Carolina to have completed the advanced fellowship level training with the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy at the Center for Biomedical Research in Music at Colorado State University. As a classically-trained pianist, Paula has a passion for the therapeutic benefits of adapted piano training. She is an internationally published author on music and sensory integration in neurorehabilitation and an experienced presenter for conferences and workshops.
Fostering Inclusion in Music Using Technology
Ms. Lynne Deese, NC Assistive Technology Program
Ms. Paula Scicluna, Rhythm and Rehab
About The Session:
The opportunity to interact with music-making changes lives, adding quality of life to any participant, regardless of ability. If, due to a disability, an individual is not able to navigate the skills and physical abilities required to play a musical instrument, it does not mean that the person is not gifted, creative, nor able to produce music given appropriate technologies that aid in music performance. Discussion will include some technologies that can be incorporated into group music-making activities that include persons of all abilities.
About The Presenter(s):
Lynne Deese:
has been an assistive technologist for the North Carolina Assistive Technology Program (NCATP) since 1999. With a Master’s degree in Special Education, Lynne has provided a full range of assistive technology services including demonstration/loan and individualized assessment. Currently she holds the position of Media and Training Coordinator at NCATP. In addition to handling all social media, Lynne manages training efforts including online training, video demonstration, website development and resource management.
Paula Scicluna, M.A., MT-BC, NMT-F:
is the Founder and Executive Director of Rhythm and Rehab, a Durham-based organization that provides music therapy, adaptive music instruction, and recreational musical theater for people with disabilities. Paula is a board-certified neurologic music therapist with 27 years of clinical experience working with children and adults challenged with developmental, neurological and mental health disorders. Paula is one of only two music therapists in North Carolina to have completed the advanced fellowship level training with the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy at the Center for Biomedical Research in Music at Colorado State University. As a classically-trained pianist, Paula has a passion for the therapeutic benefits of adapted piano training. She is an internationally published author on music and sensory integration in neurorehabilitation and an experienced presenter for conferences and workshops.