Lectures & Keynotes - 1995-2024
• Surabian, M. (2024). Assistive Technology as STEM – AT for All Students PreK-12. Closing the Gap 42nd Annual Conference.
• Surabian, M. (2024). How AT Impacts Learning Disabilities: Research and User Outcomes. SPED Summit - https://www.spedsummit.com/
• Surabian, M. (2024). Assistive Technology for Learning Disabilities. Guest Lecture. Skidmore College
• Surabian, M. (2024). Assistive Technology for Aging in Place Guest Lecture. NYS Senator Krueger’s Senior Health Conference. NY
• Surabian, M. (2024). Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Guest Lecture. United Federation of Teachers.
• Surabian, M. (2024). Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Guest Lecture. Smith College
• Surabian, M. (2024). Everyone can Participate: Augmenting Literacy Interventions with Assistive Technology. Everyone Reading Conference NYC
• Surabian, M. (2024). Assistive Technology for Learning Disabilities. Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children
• Surabian, M. (2024). How AT Impacts Learning Disabilities: Research and User Outcomes. NYC Public Schools Assistive Technology Expo
• Surabian, M. (2024). Overview of the Assistive Technology Field. Guest Lecture. Include NYC
• Surabian, M. (2024). Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Guest Lecture. Brooklyn College
• Surabian, M. (2024). Evidence-Based Assistive Technologies for Empowering Learners in the 21st Century. Reading with TLC, Inc.
• Surabian, M. (2023). Assistive Technology for Aging in Place. Wechsler Center for Modern Aging.
• Surabian, M. (2023). Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Guest Lecture. Queens College
• Surabian, M. (2023). Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Guest Lecture. Brooklyn College
• Surabian, M. (2023). Technology for Improving Access to Education, Communication, and Self-Regulation. The Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance
• Surabian, M. (2023). The Integration of Assistive Technology into Literacy Interventions. Guest Lecture. Columbia University Teachers College
• Surabian, M. (2022). Assistive Technology in Education. Online guest lecture. Skidmore College
• Surabian, M. (2022). Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication in Educational Settings. Online guest lecture. University of Massachusetts, Department of Communication Disorders
• Surabian, M. (2022). AT Users Speak from Experience: The Impact of AT on Students with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Physical Disabilities, and Communication. Online presentation for Infinitec of Chicago
• Surabian, M. (2022). Free and Affordable Assistive Technologies for Learning. Assistive Technology Expo of Alaska. Online Presentation
• Surabian, M. (2022). The Social-Emotional Impact of Assistive Technologies on Students with Learning Disabilities. NYC Department of Education – Training for Social Workers and Psychologists
• Surabian, M. (2022). Understanding the Positive Social-Emotional Impact that Assistive Technologies Provide When Supporting Student Participation in Learning Environments. United Federation of Teachers Social Worker Appreciation Day - Keynote.
• Surabian, M. (2022). The Impact of Assistive Technology on Learners: Research and Case Studies. Innovations in Special Education Technology New Jersey (I-SET) Conference - Keynote.
• Surabian, M. (2022). Before They Struggle: A Proactive Approach for Introducing Assistive Technologies. Don Johnston Webinar Series.
• Surabian, M. (2022). ATLAS: Assistive Technology Literacy for All Students. Nurturing Multiple Literacies for Learning from the Start. Everyone Reading Conference, NY, NY
• Surabian, M. (2021). Understanding the Impact of Assistive Technologies for Supporting Student Participation in Learning Environments. United Federation of Teachers Psychologist Appreciation Day - Keynote.
• Surabian, M. (2021). The Complementary Value of Assistive Technologies: A Paradigm Shift for Sustaining Learner Engagement throughout the Duration of Remediation. Breakthroughs in Twice-Exceptional Education Conference, New York, NY.
• Jeppe, P. & Surabian, M. (2021). Beyond Remediation: A Necessary Paradigm Shift Toward the Integration of Individualized Support with Assistive Technologies. Everyone Reading Conference, New York, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2021). Assistive Technology for Communication, Access, and Learning. NYC Department of Education Occupational Therapists of District 11.
• Surabian, M. (2021). Assistive Technology for Struggling Students: Solutions for Remote Learning. NYC Special Education Collaborative for Charter Schools.
• Surabian, M. (2021). Introduction to Assistive Technology. NYC Department of Education Occupational Therapists of District 10 and 12, and D75 Organizations: 75X168, 75X
• Surabian, M. (2021) Creating An Accessible Workspace: AT Solutions for Higher Education and the Workplace for Individuals with Learning Challenges. Assistive Technology Conference of New England (ATCNE).
• Surabian, M. (2020). How to Empower Students to Drive their Own Accessibility Needs. National Webinar Sponsored by Don Johnston Inc.
•. Surabian, M. (2020). What Higher Education Professionals need to Know About Assistive Technologies for Supporting Dyslexia. Succeed with Dyslexia Conference, United Kingdom.
• Surabian, M. (2020). Introduction to Augmentative Communication. University of Massachusetts Lecture.
• Surabian, M. (2020). How to “Think AT”: Finding Solutions by Repurposing Everyday Technologies. Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference (ATIA). Orlando, FL.
• Surabian, M. (2020). How to Empower Students to Drive their Own Accessibility Needs. National Webinar Sponsored by Don Johnston Inc.
• Surabian, M. (2020). What Higher Education Professionals need to Know About Assistive Technologies for Supporting Dyslexia. Succeed with Dyslexia Conference, United Kingdom.
• Surabian, M. (2020). Introduction to Augmentative Communication. University of Massachusetts Lecture.
• Surabian, M. (2020). How to “Think AT”: Finding Solutions by Repurposing Everyday Technologies. Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference (ATIA). Orlando, FL.
• Surabian, M. (2019). How to Think AT: Finding Solutions by Repurposing Everyday Technologies. Assistive Technology Conference of New England (ATCNE).
• Surabian, M. (2019). Math and Science for All: Creating Classroom Access for Students with Physical Challenges. Assistive Technology Conference of New England (ATCNE).
• Surabian, M. (2019). Evidence-Based Research for Use of Assistive Technologies in the Classroom. Everyone Reading Conference, New York, NY
• Surabian, M. (2019). Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities. Legal Services of NYC Special Education Taskforce.
• Surabian, M. (2019). Assistive Technology for Students with ASD. Training for NEST Program Occupational Therapists who serve students with ASD across 80 public schools in NYC.
• Surabian, M. (2019). Administrative training on the value of AT in learning. United Federation of Teachers, Special Education Division
• Surabian, M. (2019). Assistive Technology in Occupational Therapy. NYC DOE Occupational Therapists of Brooklyn.
• Surabian, M. (2019). How Technology Enhanced Performance is Validated through AT Research on Outcomes for Students with Learning Disabilities. Assistive Technology Expo sponsored by NYC Department of Education.
• Surabian, M. (2019). Assistive Technology for Learning - What Families Need to Know. Montefiore Rose Kennedy Center for Children. Bronx, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2019). An Introduction to Assistive Technology for Dyslexia. Presentation to the entire Bank Street College of Education Faculty
• Surabian, M. (2019). Assistive Technology for Dyslexia. New York State Dyslexia Day sponsored by Assembly member JoAnne Simon. Albany, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2019). Assistive Technology for Learning. INCLUDEnyc. Livestream Event. New York, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2019). How to Think AT: Finding Solutions by Repurposing Everyday Technologies. Assistive Technology Conference of New England (ATCNE).
• Surabian, M. (2019). Assistive Technology for Learning Challenges. Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center at Montefiore Hospital, New York, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2019). How “Technology Enhanced Performance” is Validated through AT Research on Outcomes for Students with Learning Disabilities. The NYC Department of Education AT Expo.
• Surabian, M. (2019). The Impact of Assistive Technology on Student Success: Four Skilled Users Speak Out. The NYC Department of Education AT Expo.
• Surabian, M. (2019). “I Want to Do it Myself!” – AT Solutions for Empowering Students. Presentation at The 46th Everyone Reading Conference on Dyslexia and Related Learning Disabilities, CUNY Graduate Center, New York, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2019). The Impact of Assistive Technology on Learners: Research and Case Studies. Keynote Presentation at the Innovations in Special Education Technology (I-SET) Conference, sponsored by the New Jersey Association of Pupil Services Administrators (NJAPSA).
• Surabian, M. (2019). Assistive Technology for Learning Challenges. Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center at Montefiore Hospital, New York, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2018). Beyond Remediation: The Case of Assistive Technology. Keynote Presentation at The 45th Everyone Reading Conference on Dyslexia and Related Learning Disabilities, CUNY Graduate Center, New York, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2018). Assistive Technology for Students in the NYU Nest ASD Program: Professional Development Training for OT’s and PT’s. United Federation of Teachers Building, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2018). Assistive Technology for Children w/ Disabilities. Bank Street College, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2018). The Use of Assistive Technologies with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students with Special Needs. Hunter College, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2018). Beyond Remediation: The Case of Assistive Technology. Keynote Presentation at The 45th Everyone Reading Conference on Dyslexia and Related Learning Disabilities, CUNY Graduate Center, New York, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2017). Pre-conference Session - Technology Enhanced Inclusion: Increasing Participation for Individuals with Severe Disabilities in Education, Employment, and Leisure Activities. ATCNE Conference, Warwick, Rhode Island.
• Surabian, M. (2017). AT Solutions for Increasing Learning Independence and Classroom Participation. ATCNE Conference, Warwick, Rhode Island.
• Surabian, M. (2017). Assistive Technology for Students with Learning and Accessibility Challenges. NY SPED Charter School Center, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2017). Assistive Technology for Children with Severe Disabilities. Presentation for New York University, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2017). The Impact of Assistive Technologies for Students with Disabilities. NYC Committee on Special Education & Parent Councils.
• Surabian, M. (2017). Assistive Technology for Children with Low Incidence Disabilities. Presentation for New York University.
• Surabian, M. (2017). Assistive Technology (AT): Often Maligned as a “Crutch”— But Crutches Empower Users to Stand Alone. The 44th Everyone Reading Conference on Dyslexia and Related Learning Disabilities, CUNY Graduate Center, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2017). Making Education Accessible for Young Children with Communication, Physical, and Learning Challenges. Presentation for New York University.
• Surabian, M. (2017). AT for Children with Disabilities. St. Josephs’s College, Brooklyn, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2017). The Use of Assistive Technologies with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students with Special Needs. Hunter College, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2017). Assistive Technology for Children with Disabilities. Bank Street College, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2017). The Impact of Assistive Technologies for Students with Disabilities. Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2017). The Use of Assistive Technologies with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students with Special Needs. Hunter College, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2016). Nation-wide Webinar: Managing Your MS Symptoms with Technology. CanDo MS Webinar Series, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, New York, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2016). Facilitator for Assistive Technology for Education Work, & Leisure Group on Accessibility in NYC. NYC Digital Equity Convening. New York Public Library, New York, NY.
• Jeppe, P., Spoden, A., Surabian, M. (2016). Panel: Assistive Technology and its Impact on Learning for Students with Disabilities. ARISE Coalition event at Advocates for Children. New York, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2016). An Overview of Assistive Technology for Ed Tech Students. NYU Department of Educational Technology, New York, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2016). Assistive Technology: Solutions for Increasing Learner Independence and Classroom Participation. Accessibility Camp NYC “Unconference”. New York, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2016). 3 Presentations: Free and Affordable Technology Supports for Struggling Learners; Making Note-Taking Accessibility for Students using Sonocent Audio Notetaker; Kinetic and Multi-Sensory Learning Games for Classroom and Therapy. The 43rd Everyone Reading Conference on Dyslexia and Related Learning Disabilities, CUNY Graduate Center, New York, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2016). 2 presentations: Note-taking Supports in the Classroom; Multi-Sensory Learning Games. EdCampAccessNJ. The College of St. Elizabeth, NJ.
• Surabian, M. (2016). Classifying and Matching Assistive Technologies to Needs for K-12 Education - Interactive Workshop. Columbia University Teachers College, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2016). Augmentative Communication for Speech Disorders. BankStreet College, New York, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2016). Augmentative Communication and Assistive Technology. St. Joseph’s College, Brooklyn, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2016). Augmenting the Classroom, Augmenting the Student. NYC Special Education Collaborative, 6th Annual Education Conference. Baruch College, New York, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2015). Google Chrome Apps & Extensions: Cloud-Based Assistive Technology that Follows the User. International Society for Technology in Education Conference (ISTE). Philadelphia, PA.
• Surabian, M. (2015). AAC Lecture Series: AAC: Insight, Empathy, & Impact; Intro to AT and AAC Devices; AAC & Speech Therapy Apps; Columbia University Teachers College, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2015). The Impact of Technology on Enhancing Participation in School, at Work, and Leisure. Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association Conference. Adelphi University, Garden City, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2015). Chrome Applications for Learning Disabilities. The Uncommon Charter School, Brooklyn, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2015). Assistive Technologies or Instructional Technologies? Columbia University Teachers College, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2015). Assistive Technology Supports for Struggling Learners: Reading, Writing, Organization, Note-taking, and Math Tools. NY SPED Charter School Center, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2015). Assistive Technology for Early Childhood Needs and ELL’s. Bankstreet College, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2015). AAC: Theories, Myths, Case Studies, & Apps. NYU Communicative Science & Disorders, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2015). Assistive Technology in Differentiated Instruction. City College of NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2014). Assistive Technology in Education, K-12. Lecture at Fordham University, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2014). Augmentative Communication: Theory & Practice. Lecture at St. Joseph’s College, Brooklyn, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2014). Utilizing Assistive Technologies to Enable, Enhance, and Augment Student Participation in the Classroom. Eight one-day workshops presented for the Division of Students with Disabilities and ELL of the NYC Department of Education. Location: Everyone Reading Association, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2014). Beyond Differentiation: How Assistive Technologies Augment Student Learning. 41st Annual Conference on Dyslexia and Related Learning Disabilities. Kimmel Center at New York University, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2014). Utilizing Assistive Technology in the Classroom; & The Role of Assistive Technology in Day Habilitation and Work Opportunities; & Tablet Applications for Learning, Physical, and Communication Needs. Lectures at the Interagency Council of Developmental Disabilities Agencies, Inc., NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2014). Google Apps: AT Exists in the Cloud; & AT Does Make a Difference in the Classroom. (two presentations). Invited Speaker for the Power Up Conference, sponsored by the Missouri Assistive Technology Advisory Council, Osage Beach, MO.
• Surabian, M. (2014). The Impact of Assistive Technologies on Student Learning. Presentation at the Special Education Collaborative's 4th Annual Education Conference, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2014). Panel Discussion with Industry Professionals on Accessibility. Met & Parsons Museum Accessibility Collaboration Workshop, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2014). Google Chrome Apps and Extensions: Cloud A.T. Follows the User. 32nd Annual Closing the Gap Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
• Chester, M., Grasmick, N., King, J., & Surabian, M. (2014). Innovations in Student Assessment to Measure 21st Century Skills and Knowledge for all Learners. Panel discussion. NYS Assemblyman Michael Benedetto (Chair), Education Committee. Council on State Government Eastern Regional Conference, 54th Annual Meeting and Regional Policy Forum, Baltimore, MD.
• Surabian, M. (2014). Incorporating Assistive Technologies into Adult Day Programming. The Block Institute, NY, NY
• Surabian, M. (2014). The Impact of Assistive Technologies on Student Learning: A Practical Discussion on Classroom Solutions NYC SPED ED Conference , Baruch College, NY, NY
• Surabian, M. (2014). Assistive Technologies for Inclusion: K-12 Education. Columbia University Teachers College, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2013). The Value of AT for Inclusion in After-school Programming. Presentation at the Partnership for Afterschool Education Conference (PASE), NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2013). The Impact of Assistive Technologies on Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Presentation at FEGS Health and Human Services Agency Conference, NY, NY.
• Calvert, J., Surabian, M. (2013). The Chrome Toolbox: Using Free Cloud-based Supports for Students with Learning, Visual, Language, and Access Challenges. Presentation at the Ensuring Learning for All Students Conference, White Plains, NY
• Naraian, S., Surabian, M. (2012). Reframing assistive technology: A critical literacy approach. Paper presented in the “Technology Use in Special Education” Session at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, BC.
• Calvert, J., Surabian, M. (2012). The ChromeToolbox: Determining AT Apps in the Cloud. Presentation at the NY/NJ Google Apps Summit at Kean University, Union, NJ.
• Surabian, M. (2013). The Value of AT for Inclusion in After-school Programming. Presentation at the Partnership for Afterschool Education Conference (PASE), NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2010). The Value of Assistive Technology for Children and Adults with Disabilities. Presentation at The ADVANCE Conference on Disabilities, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2010 - 2011). Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication. Presentations at Dominican College, Orangeburg, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2010, 2011). The Practical Use of Assistive Technologies. Presentations at Parsons School of Design, NY, NY.
• Cleveland, N., Surabian, M. (2010). The Fundamentals of Eye-Tacking for Computer Access. Presentation at the Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference in Orlando, FL.
• Surabian, M. (2008 - Present). The Use of Assistive Technologies in Higher Education. Faculty presentations at Pace University, Pleasantville, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2008 - Present). The Use of Assistive Technologies in K-12 Education. Ongoing presentations at Columbia University Teachers College, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2008 - 2011). Assistive Technology for Learning Challenges. Numerous presentations at the International Dyslexia Conference, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2007 - 2012). Assistive Technology for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. Onsite lectures and tele-lectures for The National MS Society, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2006). Assistive Technology in Education, K-12. Lecture at Fordham University, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2006, 2007). The Need for Assistive Technology. Presentations at New York University, ITP Graduate Program, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2001). Inclusion: Approaches and Implementation. Lecture for District 13, NYC Department of Education, Brooklyn, NY.
• Surabian, M. (2000 - 2002). Assistive Technology: “Computer Applications for Learning, Physical, and Communication. Seminars for New Perspectives in Education Continuing Education Program at Bankstreet College, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (1998 - 2010). Assistive Technology Applications for Education, Work, and Leisure. Presentations on various AT & AAC topics at YAI International Conferences, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (1999). How AT Services Enable Children with Disabilities to Successfully Access School Curriculum. Presentation at OPPI’s Annual Conference on Disabilities, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, US.
• Surabian, M. (1998 - Present). A.T. Applications for Individuals with Disabilities. Lectures at the Therapy & Learning Center Brooklyn, NY.
• Surabian, M. (1997, 1998). Assistive Technology for Individuals with Physical or Learning Disabilities. Presentations for the Rockland County Association for Learning Disabilities, Middletown, NY.
• Surabian, M. (1997). Internet Resources for Disability Research. Presentation at the NY. State Assoc. of Day Services Conference, Albany, NY.
• Surabian, M. (1997). Value of A.T. for Enhancing College Study. Lecture at Malcolm X College, Brooklyn, NY.
• Surabian, M. (1996). Accessing Computers for Individuals with Physical Disabilities. Citywide presentation at the Center for Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TRAID) in Brooklyn, NY.
• Surabian, M. (1996). Utilizing Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Lecture at Hunter College, NY, NY.
• Surabian, M. (1995). Understanding Assistive Technology. Lecture at Concordia College, Bronxville, NY.
