We’re All Augmented and That’s Okay
By: Ben Johnston and Luke Trayser (Don Johnston/Learning Tools) Scenario: Let’s say you just went back in time 5,000 years....
By: Ben Johnston and Luke Trayser (Don Johnston/Learning Tools) Scenario: Let’s say you just went back in time 5,000 years....
Reprint from TECH OWL AAC Community (Institute on Disability at Temple University) I work with several adults who are in...
Knicket is a filter and tag based app search engine that enables the user to find the best apps and...
Assistive Technology Devices / News
by Lee Learson · Published June 22, 2017 · Last modified October 15, 2018
Reprint from Wearable Technology Insights NeuroNode is the world’s first wearable EMG assistive technology device developed by Control Bionics. It...
By Glenda Hampton Anderson, Education/Assistive Technology Consultant. As stated by Cari Jean, “It’s no secret that kids love toys. They...
VocaliD Launches First Personalized Digital Voices for Assistive Devices Company. BELMONT, Mass/PRNewswire/ — VocaliD, Inc., a speech technology company that creates...
The ATIA’s Assistive Technology (AT) Online Professional Development program is the source of high-quality education from leading AT professionals for...
If you’re thinking about a summer camp… now’s the time to find one! I’ve put together a list of a...
This is a great resource! Take a look at the latest in AbleNet assistive technology, accessible curriculum, and services for...
The Library of Congress is testing and demonstrating new technologies that enable employees with disabilities to do their jobs in...
Administrators Participate FREE! With assistive technology products, strategies and mandates ever-changing, it is a challenge (yet imperative) to stay current...
Assistive Technology Devices / AT Products / Training
by Lee Learson · Published February 23, 2015 · Last modified October 15, 2018
ii-Music is a new musical instrument for eyegaze, designed to be played with your eyes. It operates using cursor position...
The AssistiveTechnologyCenter has created a YouTube channel to gather videos of students actually using, and talking about AT. They’re organized...
ATIA 2015, held January 27 – 31, 2015, in Orlando, Florida, is the largest international conference showcasing excellence in assistive...
Check out these resources for details on the benefits, the bugs, and the pros & cons! Ablenet: iOS 8 Upgrade...
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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Local Conferences:
Tech Tools for Life Conference: Assistive Tech at its Best: June 9, 2025 (2 day conference) Connecticut Tech Act Project, Bristol Event Center, 112 Century Dr., Bristol, CT
LIVE WEBINARS
Weave Chat AAC: a brief review and how-to of app features: May 14, 2025; 4:00pm UK Time
Using Book Creator as a home school link: May 28, 2025; 4:00pm UK Time
Teaching Tech Skills: Future-Proofing Students for College and Careers: May 20, 2025; 2:00 pm EDT
Six Essential Tips for Enhancing Your OneDrive Experience with JAWS: June 19, 2025; 12:00 pm EST
Executive function tools to support independent living: June 16, 2025; 2:00 PM CT
Richard West AT Advocacy Center (NJ AT Act)
Talk To Me Technologies 360 Approach: May 20
AT Supports for Note Taking for students transitioning to College: May 27, 2025; 12 pm EST
Basic Web Auditing for Accessibility (with Free tools): May 29, 2025
SETC (Special Education Technology Center)
AT Chatter: Parent & Caregiver Perspectives on Supporting Students with Autism: May 16, 2025; 11:00 am PT
Creating a Culture of Communication: Building AAC Affirming Schools: June 5, 2025; 11:00 am
Communication Partner Instruction: Considerations for Supporting Adults who use AAC: May 21, 2025; 12:00 PM
Exploring AAC Apps: Deep Dive & Demo: May 28, 2025; 12:00 PM