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Assistive Technology Devices

January 2, 2019

Walgreens Makes Aira Free for Customers

Reprint from MassMatch Walgreens, one of the nation’s largest retailers, is the latest to join the Aira Access Network to...

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Assistive Technology Devices / Current News

May 17, 2018

Apple’s Everyone Can Code Curriculum Expanding to Schools Serving Blind and Deaf Students

By: Joe Rossignol (MacRumors Newsletter) Apple announced that its Everyone Can Code curriculum is expanding to schools serving deaf, blind,...

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Assistive Technology Devices / News

June 22, 2017

Wearable EMG Assistive Technology

Reprint from Wearable Technology Insights NeuroNode is the world’s first wearable EMG assistive technology device developed by Control Bionics. It...

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Assistive Technology Devices / News

April 6, 2016

Facebook launches “Automatic Alternative Text”

Social media platforms may be a great way of telling the world about your life, but not everyone can appreciate...

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Assistive Technology Devices / AT Products / Training

February 23, 2015

New Musical Instrument for Eyegaze & a Free Webinar!

ii-Music is a new musical instrument for eyegaze, designed to be played with your eyes. It operates using cursor position...

Local Conferences:

Tech Tools for Life Conference: Assistive Tech at its Best: June 9, 2025 (2 day conference) Connecticut Tech Act Project, Bristol Event Center, 112 Century Dr., Bristol, CT

https://techtoolsforlife.org/

LIVE WEBINARS

Weave Chat AAC: a brief review and how-to of app features: May 14, 2025; 4:00pm UK Time

Using Book Creator as a home school link: May 28, 2025; 4:00pm UK Time

Teaching Tech Skills: Future-Proofing Students for College and Careers: May 20, 2025; 2:00 pm EDT

Freedom Scientific

Six Essential Tips for Enhancing Your OneDrive Experience with JAWS: June 19, 2025; 12:00 pm EST

Executive function tools to support independent living: June 16, 2025; 2:00 PM CT

Richard West AT Advocacy Center (NJ AT Act)

Talk To Me Technologies 360 Approach: May 20

AT Supports for Note Taking for students transitioning to College: May 27, 2025; 12 pm EST

Basic Web Auditing for Accessibility (with Free tools): May 29, 2025

SETC (Special Education Technology Center)

AT Chatter: Parent & Caregiver Perspectives on Supporting Students with Autism: May 16, 2025; 11:00 am PT

Creating a Culture of Communication: Building AAC Affirming Schools: June 5, 2025; 11:00 am

Temple University

Communication Partner Instruction: Considerations for Supporting Adults who use AAC: May 21, 2025; 12:00 PM

Exploring AAC Apps: Deep Dive & Demo: May 28, 2025; 12:00 PM