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by Lee Learson · Published April 20, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
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The New England Regional Braille Challenge is right around the corner! Join us for a full day of competition, community, and celebration of braille literacy for students, families, and educators.
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 (Snow Date: March 7); Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET; Location: The Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458
Live Webinars
AAC Coaching Clarified: Exploring Different Coaching Models: Feb. 25, 2026; 3:00pm EST
Math Unlocked: Building Conceptual Foundations and Ditching Expiring Rules for Early Learners: Mar. 5, 2026; 3:00pm EST
Exploring text-to-speech solutions and how they can be used to boost confidence and independent learning: Feb. 25, 2026; 4:00pm (UK time)
SensePilot – Hands-Free PC Control with Webcam and Voice: Mar. 11, 2026; 4:00pm; (UK time)
Switchify app: developing Android solutions for switch users: Mar. 18, 2026; 4:00 pm (UK time)
Sensory Magnus Magnifier & Reader – how it came about and what’s new: Mar. 25, 2026; 4:00pm (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
Cybersecurity Priorities, Policies, and Practices for K-12 Leaders: Mar. 9, 2026; 5:00 pm EDT
Teaching AI with Confidence: Skills and Strategies for AI Literacy Day: Mar. 11, 2026; 12:00 pm EDT
Achieving Systematic Writing Instruction: The Science of Writing Part 3: Apr. 14, 2026; 6:00 pm EDT
The Power of Productivity: Accessing Copilot in Office 365 with JAWS: Mar. 5, 2026; 12:00 pm EST
Doesn’t Everybody Use Assistive Technology? Blurring the Line Between Accommodations and Productivity Tools: Mar. 11, 2026; 12 pm (EST)
There Should Be a Tool for That – What Assistive Technologies Would You Like to See Developed in the Future?: Apr. 1, 2026; 12 pm (EST)
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)
Assistive technology for early childhood: Mar 5, 2026; 1:00 PM EST
Exploring Chromebook accessibility: Apr 9, 2026; 1:00 PM EST
Overcoming barriers to communication with your child’s IEP team: Apr 15, 2026; 01:00 PM EST
SETC (Special Education Technology Center)
Headpointing in Action: Mar. 17, 2026; 12:00 PM
Meaningful Inclusion of Students with Significant Support Needs & Complex Communication Needs (CCN): Mar. 17, 2026; 4:00 PM
Strengthening Teacher-Para Partnerships: Inclusive Practices, Technology, and Teamwork: Mar. 18, 2026; 3:30 PM PST
Meaningful Inclusion of Students with Significant Support Needs & Complex Communication Needs (CCN): Apr. 21,2026; 4:00 pm PST
AT Fundamentals Course: Feb. 10 to Mar. 5, 2026; 7:00 to 9:00 PM EST
Navigating Automotive Mobility: From Assessment to Independent Driving with NMEDA: Mar, 4, 2026
March 2026 Certification Pop-Up: Mar. 19, 2026