New App Helping People Who Are Visually Impaired to Shop and More
Assistive technology is making it easier for people who are visually impaired to buy groceries, hail rides, and more. For...
by Lee Learson · Published November 22, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
Assistive technology is making it easier for people who are visually impaired to buy groceries, hail rides, and more. For...
By Alan Wilson CALL Scotland Call Scotland has updated their iPad Apps for Learners with Dyslexia / Reading and Writing...
by Lee Learson · Published September 7, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
The cool fall weather has arrived and it’s a great time of year for outdoor activities. Beach, lake, mountains, parks,...
by Lee Learson · Published September 3, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
By Alec Sears (Reprint from EmergingEdTech) Experts Weight in on Critical Steps for Getting Those Budget Requests Approved… Proper training...
by Lee Learson · Published August 28, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
You’re back at school, you’ve wandered the halls looking for your locker… you finally found it…. only to realize that...
Reprint from The Tech Edvocate What makes an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) unique is that it is designed for...
by Lee Learson · Published June 24, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
New from Don Johnston! Innovations like robot vacuums and self-driving cars are giving people time to spend in more useful...
The following are some apps that can help travelers with disabilities smooth the way. Google Maps (iOS and Android) has...
By: Jenny Lay-Flurrie – Microsoft Chief Accessibility Officer Microsoft announces new technology and resources for people with disabilities. The goal of...
By John Ramsay for ItProPortal Innovations in technology are helping support workforces across the globe to become more efficient and...
by Lee Learson · Published May 24, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
By Cal Jeffrey (Techspot) Microsoft just announced a new controller for the Xbox One that will bring accessibility to gaming...
Assistive Technology Devices / Current News
by Lee Learson · Published May 17, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
By: Joe Rossignol (MacRumors Newsletter) Apple announced that its Everyone Can Code curriculum is expanding to schools serving deaf, blind,...
by Lee Learson · Published May 16, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
By: Jenny Lay-Flurrie – Microsoft Chief Accessibility Officer Today we celebrate the seventh annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day and announce...
By Devindra Hardawar (Engadget) One of Microsoft’s biggest announcements at Build this year is all about using artificial intelligence for...
By Matthew Lynch (The Tech Edvocate) The advances in technology could mean more for society than just new educational technology...
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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
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
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
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