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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 Events/Conferences

The Assistive Technology Conference of New England

Warwick, RI, November 14th & 15th, 2024. The Assistive Technology Conference of New England is dedicated to technology, people with disabilities, families and professionals. ATCNE is hosted by TechACCESS of RI.

LIVE WEBINARS

Connecting & Communicating with Young Learners with Autism Through AAC – Part 1: Oct. 8, 2024; 1:00PM CDT

Connecting & Communicating with Young Learners with Autism Through AAC – Part 2: Oct. 22, 2024; 1:00PM CDT

Making the Shift: Prioritizing Communication in Stuttering Therapy: Nov. 20, 2024; 12:00pm CST

AAC and Collaboration in the Classroom: Two Minds are Better Than One!: Dec. 2, 2024; 12:00pm CST

SimplyWorks – Fully integrated range of wireless AT solutions: Nov 6, 2024; 4pm (UK Time)

Revolutionizing Accessibility: Apple Eye-Gaze vs. Dedicated Devices: Nov. 13, 2024; 4:00pm (UK Time)

The 7 stages of switch development: Nov. 20, 2024; 4:00pm (UK Time)

Assistive gaming & toy control: Nov. 27, 2024; 4:00pm (UK Time)

Closing The Gap

Adoption vs. Abandonment: Evidence and Soft Skills to Shift the Balance!: Nov. 7, 2024; 3:30 pm (CST)

Creating “Accessible by Default” Digital Content in Classrooms: Nov. 14, 2024; 4:00 pm (CST)

Using Video to Engage Students with Diverse Learning Needs: Nov. 4, 2024; 2:00 pm (EST)

Leading and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Tools Within K-12 School Districts: Nov. 11, 2024; 5:00 pm (EST)

Assistive technology for writing: Nov. 14, 2024; 2:00 PM CT

Using Chrome extensions to support reading: Nov. 19, 2024; 2:00 PM CT

Accessibility Series : iPhone and iPad: Dec. 12, 2024; 2:00 PM CT

AT for Healthy Aging: November 13, 2024; 12:00 p.m. EST

Maintaining independence throughout the lifespan with the use of assistive technology for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: December 18, 2024; 12:00 p.m. EST