The Original Canadian AT Conference Returns
The Original Canadian AT Conference Returns
NOAT 2026: educATe and integrATe
NOAT 2026: educATe and integrATe
February 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2026 - 9am-3pm (EST)
February 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2026 - 9am-3pm (EST)
What can you do today that will impact hundreds of students tomorrow? How do you prioritize tasks? Devote 60 minutes today to add an elegant decision-making tool to your skill set, and improve access for more students more often.
The effort-impact matrix is a visual framework that supports teams in the identification of action steps that merit attention. Four quadrants represent considerations of impact and effort; tasks populate these quadrants based upon the resources necessary and the number of students who will benefit, and to what extent. The framework will be presented in the context of a multi-tiered system of supports, emphasizing tools for access.
Place technology solutions within a framework.
Distinguish efficient and sustainable solutions.
Apply the framework to relevant preschool-secondary needs.
Wendelin is an Assistive Technology Consultant. With 25 years as a special educator, district administrator, and university faculty member, she has developed a deep understanding of the challenges students with diverse learning needs face. Wendelin's legal education expanded her creative problem-solving and proactive approach to increasing access to instruction, bridging the gap between potential and performance. Her practical, results-driven approach is informed by years of hands-on experience in classrooms. Wendelin is a passionate advocate, sharing her expertise to advance opportunities for all learners.