Transitioning To A New AAC Device or App
Reprint from TECH OWL AAC Community (Institute on Disability at Temple University) I work with several adults who are in...
Reprint from TECH OWL AAC Community (Institute on Disability at Temple University) I work with several adults who are in...
By Abrar Al-Heeti for CNET When Apple’s iPhone was released in 2007, Erin Lauridsen was frustrated. As someone who’s blind, she...
By Mark Terry (reprint from BioSpace ) Researchers with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) developed a “neural decoder”...
The LEGO Foundation and LEGO Group has announced their support of a pioneering project that will help blind and visually...
By Penelope Wang (Reprint from Consumer Reports) New rules let some individuals put away more money in these plans, while...
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Sunrise Medical announced the launch of Education in Motion (EIM), an online resource for clinicians, assistive technology professionals (ATPs) and...
by Kenny Walter – Digital Reporter – @RandDMagazine Everyday tasks like grocery shopping can be exceedingly difficult for those who...
By Kathryn Helland for AACCommunity.net Reprint from AAC Community At long last, apps are beginning to appear that take advantage...
With a goal of bringing greater comfort to people traveling in wheelchairs, Winnebago just announced that they are launching three...
By Study International Staff | University campuses can often seem like labyrinths of complicated buildings, narrow staircases and confusing lay...
By Stacy Maxton – Reprint from EmergingEdTech Many students dread working with math and have trouble finding the fun in...
By Sharuna Segaren for Independent News for International Students When it comes to selecting a university, international students normally make their...
By Christine Feher for EmergingEdTech Every child learns differently. Some children process information as soon as they see it, while...
Re-posts from AT3 Center with Courtney Ness Fuchs: “Ice and Snow Won’t Stop Me from Where I Want To Go.”...

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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