Researchers prepare robots for an aging society
Reprint from The Stanford Report As the U.S. faces a historic demographic shift, Stanford experts are developing robots to help...
Reprint from The Stanford Report As the U.S. faces a historic demographic shift, Stanford experts are developing robots to help...
Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, try the latest AT products, or connect with friends and colleagues, ATIA 2026 has something...
Reprint from Everything Medical Advancements in mobility aids are revolutionizing how individuals with limited mobility maintain independence and enhance quality...
By Oliver Wendt for Autism Speaks Our son is 6 years old, minimally verbal and on the spectrum. We’ve seen...
By Venkat for The Assistive Technology Blog Artificial intelligence is influencing education, particularly for students with disabilities. Take Makenzie Gilkison, a...
By Sarah Sarsby For AT Today A realistic prosthetic knee, an accessible system for people with reduced mobility that facilitates seamless makeup...
By Sean Loughran for ATandMe Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in driving innovation in the field of assistive...
Time to plan! There are so many benefits to attending an AT conference. You’ll get inspired, get outside of your...
Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 12pm – 1pm Eastern Location: Zoom Speakers: Dave Edyburn, Ph.D. Abstract: Covid-19 has clearly impacted how schools...
By ALISSA GREENBERG For the Lonely Planet One July evening last year on my first trip to Yosemite National Park, my partner...
Reprint from Perkins School for the Blind. Web browsing, travel, gaming and more became more accessible through recent innovation. Here’s...
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Reprint from CAST The Joy Zabala Fellowship in Assistive Technology and Accessible Educational Materials celebrates the life and work of...
Say It With Symbols has put together a great list of free and low cost communication boards and symbols to...
written by Shelley D. Hutchins for ASHA Leader Magazine Manufacturers are stepping up efforts to integrate hearing assistive technology with...
Posted by Eliza J. Anderson – Reprint from AT3 Center News & Tips 7 tools and toys exhibited at the...

The A. J. Pappanikou Center is a disability research and training program located on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, Connecticut. The Center is one of a national network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (UCEDD) authorized by the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act and funded through the Administration on Developmental Disabilities.
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