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Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, try the latest AT products, or connect with friends and colleagues, ATIA 2026 has something...
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...
by Lee Learson · Published September 11, 2021 · Last modified September 23, 2021
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...
By: Jenny Lay-Flurrie – Microsoft Chief Accessibility Officer Microsoft announces new technology and resources for people with disabilities. The goal of...

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My Voice, My Story: Real-Life AAC Experiences: Apr. 22, 2026; 3:00 pm EST
Spring 2026 Demo Days: Day 1 – AT for Education & Learning: May 6, 2026; 3:00 pm EST
Spring 2026 Demo Days: Day 2 – AT for Blind & Low Vision and AT for Physical Access & Participation: May 13, 2026; 3:00 pm EST
Spring 2026 Demo Days: Day 3 – AT for AAC: May 20, 2026; 3:00 PM EST
Introducing Symbla – Widgit’s New Interactive Learning App: April 22, 2026; 4:00 pm (UK Time)
Small steps with AI: Say it, Read it, Believe it: May 13, 2026; 4:00 pm (Uk Time)
CEC (Council for Exceptional Children)
Navigating Access and Inclusion: Distinguishing Between Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning: Apr. 14, 2026; 4:30 PM EST
Disciplining students with disabilities: Uncommonly serious errors made by teachers and administrators: Apr. 29, 2026; 4:00 PM (EDT)
Progress Monitoring for Math, Reading, & Writing: May 6, 2026; 5:00 PM (EDT)
Identity Development for Today’s DHH Children in Mainstream Settings: What Do We Know? Where Do We Go from Here?: May 13, 2026; 5:00 PM (EDT)
Achieving Systematic Writing Instruction: The Science of Writing Part 3: Apr. 14, 2026; 6:00 pm EDT
Building Early Literacy Skills for Nonverbal Children: Every Voice Counts: Apr. 23, 2026; 2:00 pm EDT
Creative Early Learning Art Projects Across the Seasons: Nature’s Palette: Apr. 30, 2026; 2:00 pm EDT
Practical Strategies to Support K–2 Learners’ Fine Motor and Executive Function Skills: May 18, 2026; 4:00 pm EDT
Free Assistive Technology Brain Dump – How Many Free Tools Can We Talk About in One Hour?: Apr, 22, 2026; 12 pm (EST)
How to Stay Up-To-Date with Assistive Technology – Share Your Modes of Professional Development: May 13, 2026; 12 pm (EST)
Overcoming barriers to communication with your child’s IEP team: Apr 15, 2026; 01:00 PM EST
How to do an IEP document review: Apr 21, 2026; 1:00 PM EST
Tech for Teens: LED Lightsaber Build: May 2, 2026; 10:00 am EST
SETC (Special Education Technology Center)
Meaningful Inclusion of Students with Significant Support Needs & Complex Communication Needs (CCN): Apr. 21,2026; 4:00 pm PST
AAC Open Mic Office Hours: Apr. 27, 2026; 11:00 PST
AAC Collaboration Corner: Understanding Multimodal Communication: May 7, 2026;11:30 AM PST
DAAC Collaboration Corner: Free AAC Resources: Idea Exchange: June 4, 2026; 11:30 AM PST
Certification Pop-Up: April 16, 2026; 12pm EST
Tech Tuesday with Quantum/Stealth: May 26, 2026; 3pm EST
AT Fundamentals Course: June 2, 2026; 3pm EST
Tech Tuesday with Doorbotics: June 23, 2026; 3pm EST
Tech Tuesday with Rifton: July 28, 2026; 3pm EST