Assistive aging technology trends to watch in 2026
By Roland Mattern (Reprint from McKnights Home Care) Assistive technology continues to transform how older adults live, enhancing independence, safety and...
By Roland Mattern (Reprint from McKnights Home Care) Assistive technology continues to transform how older adults live, enhancing independence, safety and...
by Shaun Heasley for Disability Scoop Students with disabilities may be missing out on valuable assistive technology, a new report...
Reprint from the All Seniors Foundation Introduction to Senior Durable Medical Equipment Trends in 2026 As technology and healthcare continue...
Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, try the latest AT products, or connect with friends and colleagues, ATIA 2026 has something...
We’re excited to share several upcoming opportunities for families and caregivers of visually impaired youth ages 8–25 to learn more...
January 2026 marks an important moment for Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. The ABLE Age Adjustment Act is...
by Esme Mazzeo for Able News New year, new you, new scenery. As 2026 approaches, why not add a travel...
Reprint from Everything Medical Advancements in mobility aids are revolutionizing how individuals with limited mobility maintain independence and enhance quality...
By Venkat For Assistive Technology Blog The High Cost of Digital “Help”. The business of “reading aloud” is booming. In 2024 alone,...
by Michelle Diament for Disability Scoop The number of teachers using AI to develop individualized education programs, or IEPs, for students...
The holidays are here! Find creative, engaging, educational and practical gifts ideas!! Check out these great gift giving resources! Gifts...
By Jean Stael For Klarity Health Library During a traumatic incident, external forces may impact the brain, leading to traumatic brain...
By Oliver Wendt for Autism Speaks Our son is 6 years old, minimally verbal and on the spectrum. We’ve seen...
by Chiara Profenna, OregonLive.com/TNS (Through a partnership between Travel Oregon and Wheel the World) Reprint from Disability Scoop Oregon has...
By Roland Mattern for Healio Key takeaways: Accessibility features in mainstream technology are not as reliable as those in dedicated...

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Free AT Demo Days:
AT for Education & Learning, AT for Bling & Low Vision and AT for Physical Access & Participation: Sept. 23, 2026; 3pm ET
AT for AAC (Part 1): Sept. 30, 2026; 3pm ET
AT for AAC (Part 2): Oct. 7, 2026; 3pm ET
Visual-First Task Design: Sept. 9, 2026; 4pm (UK time)
Delivering equitable assessments for diverse learners aligned to the SETT framework: Sept. 23, 2026; 4pm (UK time)
Using Assistive Technology in Schools to Optimize Independent Learning; Oct. 7, 2026; 4pm (UK time)
What If Visual Supports Took Seconds, Not Hours?: Oct. 14, 2026; 4pm (UK time)
CEC (Council for Exceptional Children)
Check, Adapt, Support: Assessment That Meets Students Where They Are: Sept. 8, 2026; 5:00 pm (EDT)
Practical Tech Tools for Data Driven Progress Monitoring: Sept. 22, 2026; 5:00 pm (EDT)
Beyond the Classroom: Technology to Support Student Learning at Home: Sept. 22, 2026; 5:00 pm (EDT)
Improving Literacy Outcomes with AI: Lessons from Schools Around the World: Sept. 8, 2026; 12pm EDT
Leading and Sustaining Technology Innovations in Today’s School District Settings: Sept. 14, 2026; 5pm EDT
AI in the Classroom: Practical Tools, Smart Workflows, Future-Ready Teaching Strategies: Sept. 17, 2026; 4pm EDT
Back-to-school success: Assistive technology for reading: Sept, 10, 2026; 1pm CT
Back-to-school success: Assistive technology for writing: Sept. 17, 2026; 1pm CT
Understanding special education: Process and rights: Sept. 23, 2026; 12 pm CT
SETC (Special Education Technology Center)
The Art and Science of Access: When the Right Position Sparks Connection: Sept. 25, 2026; 9am PST
Assistive Technology & AAC Office Hours – Low-Tech AAC That Doesn’t Feel Like a Downgrade: Oct. 5, 2026: 11:00 am PST
Clicker Collaborative: Sharing Strategies for Writing Access – Session 1: Oct. 8, 2026; 4:00 pm PST
Assistive & Inclusive Tech Spotlight: Blind/Low Vision Tech for Early Learners: Oct. 21, 2026: 4pm PST
Assistive Technology & AAC Office Hours – iPad Settings That Actually Matter: Nov. 2, 2026: 11:00am PST
September 2026 Certification Pop-Up: Sept. 10, 2026; 12pm EST
Design, Build, Empower: Your Guide to DIY AT Webinar: Sept,16, 2026; 3pm EST
October 13 to Nov. 5, 2026: AT Fundamentals Course.