Matthew Lawrence Press, MHS, OTR/L, ATP
Curriculum Vitae
CONTACT INFORMATION
10573 W Melinda Lane
Peoria AZ 85382
(321)427-4442 - C
mpress77@gmail.com
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master of Health Science, Occupational Therapy, University of Florida, 2004
Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy, Florida A & M University, 1999
4/19996/1999
Circles of Care
Melbourne, FL
Clinical Training in Psychosocial Dysfunction
Occupational Therapy
1/19993/1999
Health First
Merritt Island, FL
Clinical Training in Physical Dysfunction
Occupational Therapy
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Certifying Board
Year
Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (ATP)
2003
National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (OTR)
1999
Occupational Therapy Licensing Board/State
Florida
Arizona
Matthew Lawrence Press
(Active)
(Active)
OT9283
3880
8/99 – 2/28/11; 3/13 - present
2/07 – present
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
1997 – 2011
2013 - present
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive
Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
2011 - present
APPOINTMENTS AND POSITIONS
Clinical/Professional
11/2015 – Occupational Therapist completing
Present
AAC evaluations/training
8/2015 –
Occupational Therapist(.6) &
present
Assistive Technology Team(.4)
Supervise COTA
3/2014 –
ESE 504 Assistive Technologies
present
(Cancelled Spring 2014)
5/2013 –
Adjunct Faculty
present
OCTH565 – Assistive Technology,
Adaptations, and Environmental
Modifications
8/2012 –
AzTAP Conference Planning
current
Committee (annual summer
conference)
2/2011 –
Conceptua Education Advisor
2/2012
11/2009 – RESNA Ad Hoc Committee on AT
2012
Specialists in Education
3/2008 –
Adjunct Faculty
present
OT 641 Technology and O.T
OT 845 Technology for OT (online)
7/2007 –
Assistive Technology Coordinator
6/2015
Member of RtI Committee for
Behavior
Member of Coaches Technology
Committee
Member of District Technology
Committee
Matthew Lawrence Press
Northern Arizona University
(AzTAP)
Peoria Unified School District
Northern Arizona University
Adventist University
Arizona Technology Access
Program
ConceptuaMath
Online Committee
A.T. Still University
(Mesa Campus)
Pendergast Elementary School
District
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5/2007 –
9/2011
3/2007 –
2012
7/2006 –
7/2007
9/2006 –
2010
10/2005 –
present
Member of Standards Based
Reporting Committee
Adjunct Lecturer (course instructor)
Assistive Technology and
Occupational Performance
(OTH 6106)
Editorial Review Board Member
Assistive Technology Specialist,
Team Lead
Adjunct Faculty
Assistive Technology in the Life
Span (DIS 505)
Fieldwork Experience (DIS 608)
Capstone Course (DIS 689)
University of Florida,
Distance Learning Masters in
Occupational Therapy
AT Outcomes and Benefits
(ATOB) Journal
Arizona Dept. of Education
Northern Arizona University,
AT Certificate Program
7/2005 –
7/2006
Clinical Faculty;
Assistive Technology Specialist;
Coordinator, FAAST ARDC
Equipment Refurbishment Program
Occupational Therapist
Pre-K Diagnostician & Itinerant
Florida Alliance for Assistive
Services and Technology
(FAAST) at the University of
Central Florida (UCF)
Seminole County Public Schools
Sanford, FL (SCPS)
5/2005 –
7/2006
Adjunct Faculty
Therapeutic Media & Technology
Florida Hospital College of Health
Sciences
Summers
2003
2004
2005
2006
2008
2009
Assistive Technology Facilitator
Technology Expert
Teen Tech/TEAM
Tech/Technology in the FAAST
Lane
University of Central Florida,
Toni Jennings Exceptional
Education Institute (UCF, TJEEI)
Orlando, FL
10/20027/2005
Occupational Therapist
Assistive Technology Facilitator
2002
Occupational Therapist (PRN)
Assistive Technology Educational
Network (ATEN) of SCPS
Sanford, FL
Children First
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Pediatrics
Orlando, FL
20005/2006
Occupational Therapist (PRN)
Pediatrics
Herman & Associates
Orlando, FL
2000
Occupational Therapist (PRN)
Geriatrics
Occupational Therapist
Pediatrics
Area Coordinator
COTA Supervisor
Tandem Healthcare
Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Public Schools
Viera, FL
Flag Football Coach (Jake’s team)
Peoria, AZ
Soccer Coach (Jake’s team)
Peoria, AZ
Soccer Coach (Hannah’s team)
Peoria, AZ
19992002
Volunteer
Winter
2016
Fall
2015
Fall
2015
Fall
2014
Spring
2014
Spring
2014
Winter
2014
Fall
2013
Fall
2013
Spring
2013
Spring
2013
Winter
2013
10/2012 –
10/2014
Soccer Coach (Hannah/Jake’s team) Peoria, AZ
Soccer Coach (Jake’s team)
Peoria, AZ
Soccer Coach (Hannah’s team)
Peoria, AZ
Cross Country coach (Hannah/Jake
team)
Volleyball Coach (Hannah’s team)
Peoria, AZ
Machine Pitch Baseball (Jake’s
team)
Soccer Coach (Jake’s team)
Peoria, AZ
Soccer Coach (Hannah’s team)
Peoria, AZ
Cross Country Coach (Hannah’s
team)
Desert Star HOA Board of
Directors, Member at Large
Peoria, AZ
Matthew Lawrence Press
Peoria, AZ
Peoria, AZ
Peoria, AZ
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Fall 2012
Soccer Coach (Hannah/Jake team)
Spring
Soccer Coach (Hannah’s team)
2012
Fall
Soccer Coach (Hannah’s team)
2011
Spring
T-ball Coach (Hannah’s team)
2010
4/2009 –
Member, Riverside School Board
5/2009
4/2007 –
Vice President, Board of Directors
9/2010
River Bend Homeowners’ Assoc.
2002President, Board of Directors
6/2006
Carmel Park Homeowners’ Assoc.
2/2004Coach, Adult Men’s Softball
7/2006
League
1995 –
Blood Donor - Over 18 gallons of
current
blood/platelets donated
HONORS AND AWARDS
2015
2014
2013
2005
2004
Peoria, AZ
Peoria, AZ
Peoria, AZ
Laveen, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Orlando, FL
Orlando, FL
Space Coast Blood Bank, FL
United Blood Services, PHX, AZ
Innovation Award Winner (March Newsletter, Blue Sky Designs)
Cross Country Coach of the Year (Peoria Youth Sports)
Cross Country Coach of the Year (Peoria Youth Sports)
Notable Neighbor – Community Service Recognition (East Orlando Sun)
Kay F Walker Distance Learning Award (University of Florida)
PRESENTATIONS/LECTURES
Feb Assistive Technology Industry
2016 Association (ATIA)
60 Tips for Successful Assistive Tech Practice in
60 Minutes
Feb Assistive Technology Industry
2016 Association (ATIA)
Beyond the School Budget – Exploring Low Cost
AT Alternatives
Feb Assistive Technology Industry
2016 Association (ATIA) – 2 Day
Preconference
Jan
Peoria District In-service
2016
Fundamentals of AT Implementation: QIATly,
Collaboratively, SETTing Up for Success
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Technology Supports for Struggling Writers
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Oct
ADE Tech for Learning
2015 Training Series
Assistive Technology: Sensory & Motor
Considerations
Sep Peoria District In-service
2015
Technology Supports for Struggling Writers
Aug RESNA Webinar
2015
Creating Quality Professional Development on
Assistive Technology for Educators
July Ablenet Webinars
2015
Training Webinars for Intellitools Classroom
Suite (Series of 5)
July AzTAP Conference
2015
Using the Quality Indicators for Assistive
Technology (QIAT) to Guide District Growth
July AzTAP Annual Preconference
2015
Improving AT Service Delivery in the Schools
May RESNA Webinar
2015
Wading through the Waters of Pencil
Replacements
Apr AOTA Preconference
2015
Assistive Technology Essentials for
OccupATional Therapists: Picking pAThways to
ParticipATion
Assistive Technology in the IEP
Apr Pilot Parents Workshop
2015
Mar RESNA Webinar
2015
Visual Supports to Increase Student Engagement
Feb RESNA Webinar
2015
Creating a UDL Environment out of the SPED
department
Jan
Assistive Technology Industry
2015 Association (ATIA)
Assistive Technology for Reading,
Comprehension and Demonstration
Jan
Assistive Technology Industry
2015 Association (ATIA) – 2 Day
Preconference
Jan
RESNA Webinar
2015
Assistive Technology Essentials for
OccupATional Therapists: Picking pAThways to
ParticipATion
Improving AT Service Delivery in the Schools
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Dec Ablenet University Webinar
2014
Title: Classroom Suite - Custom Switch Access
Nov Ablenet University Webinar
2014
Title: Classroom Suite - Publishing Activities and
Creating Units
Nov Ablenet University Webinar
2014
Title: Introduction to Classroom Suite
Oct
ADE Tech for Learning
2014 Training Series
Assistive Technology: Sensory & Motor
Considerations
Oct
Closing the Gap
2014
Assistive Technology for Reading,
Comprehension and Demonstration
July AzTAP Annual Conference
2014
April Partners in Policy – Pilot
2014 Parents of Tucson
Assistive Technology in the IEP
April iCan Communicate
2014
Working with Students with Down Syndrome
using iPads
April American Occupational
2014 Therapy Association
(Baltimore)
Jan
Assistive Technology Industry
2014 Association (ATIA)
Pick your Path: AT for OTs (All day
Preconference)
Jan
Assistive Technology Industry
2014 Association (ATIA)
Building AT Capacity through Consideration
Within an RtI framework
Dec ADE Tech for Learning
2013 Training Series
Assistive Technology: Sensory & Motor
Considerations
July AT in the Saguaros: Catch the
2013 Wave
Visual Supports for Behavior Interventions
AT in the Saguaros: Catch the
Wave
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Pick your Path: AT for OTs (All day
Preconference)
App Smackdown
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April iCan Communicate
2013
Working with Students with Down Syndrome
using iPads
Mar Partners in Policy – Pilot
2013 Parents of Tucson
Assistive Technology in the IEP
Jan
Assistive Technology Industry
2013 Association (ATIA)
The Real Game Changer – Making Play Fun for
Everyone
Dec ADE Tech for Learning
2012 Training Series
Assistive Technology: Sensory & Motor
Considerations
Nov iCan Communicate
2012
Working with Students with Down Syndrome
using iPads
Mar iCan Communicate
2012
Working with Students with Down Syndrome
using iPads
Mar Partners in Policy – Pilot
2012 Parents of Tucson
Assistive Technology in the IEP
Jan
Assistive Technology Industry
2012 Association (ATIA)
Number Sense Makes Sense for All
Assistive Technology Industry
Association (ATIA)
Conceptua Math Case Study
Assistive Technology Industry
Association (ATIA)
Building AT Capacity
Assistive Technology Industry
Association (ATIA)
Visual Supports for Behavior & Class
management
Dec ADE Tech for Learning
2011 Training Series
Assistive Technology: Sensory & Motor
Considerations
Sept International Symposium of
2011 Life Care Planners
(Plenary Session – Sponsored
by Cambium Learning)
Increasing Independence through Assistive
Technology
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June AT in the Saguaros
2011
Assistive Technology for All
April ADE Tech for Learning
2011 Training Series
Assistive Technology: Sensory & Motor
Considerations
April Partners in Policy – Pilot
2011 Parents of Tucson
Assistive Technology in the IEP
Jan
Assistive Technology Industry
2011 Association (ATIA)
Circle Time Goes Digital – presentation on
Classroom Suite Calendar activity
Assistive Technology Industry
Association (ATIA)
Using UD Software to Support RTI Instruction in
Reading & Math
Assistive Technology Industry
Association (ATIA)
Fraction Sense Makes Sense
Assistive Technology Industry
Association (ATIA) – Booth
Presentation (CLT)
Assistive Technology Industry
Association (ATIA) – Booth
Presentation (CLT)
Nov ASAMA Workshop Series for
2010 the Arizona Dept of Education
Circle Time Goes Digital – presentation on
Classroom Suite Calendar activity
Oct
International Dyslexia
2010 Association Conference (IDA)
Reading and Writing Supports for Students with
Learning Disabilities
May Cambium Learning
2010 Technology Sales/Consultants
Meeting
Feb. Arizona Dyslexia Association
2010 Conference
Presentation of Digital Circle Time and
Readymade Reading Units
Jan. Assistive Technology Industry
2010 Association (ATIA)
Circle Time Goes Digital – presentation on
Classroom Suite Calendar activity
Assistive Technology Industry
Association (ATIA) – Booth
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Readymade Reading Templates – presentation on
Phonics for Reading materials
Multisensory Learning and Technology Tools for
teaching Math
Reading and Writing Supports for Students with
Learning Disabilities
Readymade Reading Templates – presentation on
Phonics for Reading materials
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Presentation (CLT)
Assistive Technology Industry
Association (ATIA) – Booth
Presentation (CLT)
ASAMA Workshop Series for
the Arizona Dept of Education
Circle Time Goes Digital – presentation on
Classroom Suite Calendar activity
Multisensory Learning and Technology Tools for
teaching Math
Nov. ASAMA Workshop Series for
2009 the Arizona Dept of Education
Multisensory Learning and Technology Tools for
teaching Math
July Cambium Learning
2009 Technology Sales Meeting
Presentation of Digital Circle Time and Math
Grant implementation information
Jan. Assistive Technology Industry
2009 Association (ATIA)
Reading, Writing, and Playing: How Games Can
Play a Key Role in the Classroom
Assistive Technology Industry
Association (ATIA) – Booth
Presentation (CLT)
Assistive Technology Industry
Association (ATIA)
Circle Time Goes Digital – presentation on
Classroom Suite Calendar activity
People, Planning, Patience – Components of
Successful Software Implementations
Oct. ASAMA Workshop Series for
2008 the Arizona Dept of Education
Multisensory Learning and Technology Tools for
teaching Math
Aug. ASAMA Workshop Series for
2008 the Arizona Dept of Education
Multisensory Learning and Technology Tools for
teaching Math – Part 2 for Second year teams
Mar. Partners in Policy
2008
Introduction to Assistive Technology
Jan. Assistive Technology Industry
2008 Association (ATIA)
I’ve Got A Switch, Now What do I do
Oct. ASAMA Workshop Series for
2007 the Arizona Dept of Education
Multisensory Learning and Technology Tools for
teaching Math
Aug. Region 4 Summer Institute
2007 (Tampa, FL)
Handwriting: The Forgotten Part of Literacy
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Jan. Assistive Technology
2007 Applications Certificate
Program (ATACP)
Voice Recognition Software and Computer
Access Solutions.
Jan. Assistive Technology Industry
2007 Association (ATIA)
Switch Considerations: Which Switch Do I
Choose?
Aug. AZ Summer Institute: Training
2006 in the Saguaros
(AZTAP Conference)
Choosing an Alternative Keyboard and Mouse
July Region 2 Summer Institute
2006
Handwriting: The Forgotten Part of Literacy
June UCF Undergraduate Class for
2006 SLP Students
Technology in the FAAST Lane Training
June Family Café
2006
Giving Infants and Toddlers a Boost: The Role of
Technology
May Putnam County School Board
2006
It’s All About Switches
April Central Florida OT Forum
2006
Assistive Technology For Occupational
Therapists: Tools Every Therapist Should Know
Oct Closing the Gap
2005
HeadPointers: A comparison of head tracking
options
Florida Council for
Exceptional Children
A Range of Alternatives for Handwriting
Hillsborough County
School Board
Handwriting: The Forgotten Part of Literacy
Aug. American Institute for
2005 Research (Web Seminar)
Technology Tools for Effective Reading &
Writing
July FDLRS Region 2 Summer
2005 Institute
PowerPoint Books
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April FDLRS C.R.U.I.S.E.S. into
2005 Learning
Council for Exceptional
Children (CEC)
Jan. Florida Educational
2005 Technology Conf. (FETC)
Portable Word Processors: What Parents Need to
Know
Teen tech: From Camp to Classroom
Teen Tech: A Collaborative A.T. Lab for Parents,
Teachers, and Students
Florida Educational
Technology Conf. (FETC)
Comparison of Portable Word Processors and
Their Features
Assistive Technology Industry
Association (ATIA)
Teen Tech: A Collaborative A.T. Lab for Parents,
Teachers, and Students
Assistive Technology Industry
Association (ATIA)
Comparison of Head Pointing Systems
Assistive Technology Industry
Association (ATIA)
Comparison of Portable Word Processors and
Their Features
Oct. World Congress on Disabilities Assistive Technology and Early Intervention: A
2004 (WCD)
Winning Team
World Congress on Disabilities AT 101: An Introduction to Assistive
(WCD)
Technology
July Region 2 Summer Institute
2004
Assistive Technology Tools to Access the
Curriculum
Apr. University of Central Florida
2004 Saturday Seminars
Introduction to Assistive Technology for Parents
and Educators
Feb. Winter Tech
2004
Moon Pie Mystique: Using Math Pad and Math
Pad Plus
Sep. University of Central Florida
2003 PhD Course
Guest Lecture on Assistive Technology Trends
and Issues
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July University of Central Florida
2003 Intro to Special Education
Guest Lecture on Assistive Technology Tools and
Resources
Feb. Winter Tech
2003
Pit Stop for Positioning: A Hands on Approach
to Assistive Technology Evaluation
Dec. Weekend with the Experts
2002 OT/PT
Computer Access Solutions for Students with
Disabilities
Aug. Great Southern Occupational
2000 Therapy Conf. (GSOTC)
Teenage Pregnancy: A 3-tier Approach to
Prevention
PUBLICATIONS
Classroom Suite Reading Tutor – primary developer of readymade activity set for
Intellitools Classroom Suite. For sale at www.intellitools.com
“Using SETT in the Assistive Technology Process” in the Down Syndrome Association for
Families of Nebraska December 2010 –January 2011 Newsletter.
“Assistive Technology Implementation in the Classroom: There Are No Shortcuts
to Success” http://www.fctd.info/resources/newsletters/upload/FCTDFeb09Issue92.pdf
“What’s New – ATIA 2008” http://www.connsensebulletin.com/atiamatt08.pdf,
February 2008
Press, M., & Banton, A. (2007, September). Technology solutions for struggling
writers. Technology Special Interest Section Quarterly, 17(3), 1–4
“What’s New – ATIA 2007” http://www.connsensebulletin.com/atia2007.doc,
February 2007
“Portable Word Processors: A Comparison of Several Devices”, Closing the Gap,
April/May 2006, Page 20-21.
“New Options for Making Overlays for Various Communication Devices.” The
Nebraska Speech Language Hearing Association Networker, February 2006
“New or Updated Devices/Software – ATIA 2006”
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http://www.connsensebulletin.com/atiamatt06.html, January 2006
A review of WriteAssist by SecondGuess Software
http://www.connsensebulletin.com/reviewwriteassistmk.html, December 2005
“New or Updated Devices/Software - Closing the Gap 2005”
www.connsensebulletin.com/gap2005.html , October 2005
“When Words Don’t Work: Evaluating for Successful use of an AAC Device.”
The Nebraska Speech Language Hearing Association Networker, May 2005
“Practical, Versatile, Cheap Assistive Technology Supports” 2nd Edition Editor
May 2005
“Assistive Technology Consideration Tools.”
www.connsensebulletin.com/atenconsider.html, April 2005
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