AEM for Access
By Heather Maydak for Westminster Technologies AEM, or accessible educational materials, is crucial for ensuring all students have equal opportunities...
By Heather Maydak for Westminster Technologies AEM, or accessible educational materials, is crucial for ensuring all students have equal opportunities...
Original source: Bookshare website by Mario Oliveros The Bookshare website has a new look! We are rebuilding Bookshare from the ground...
Repost from The NEAT Newsletter; Oak Hill’s NEAT Center Reading is one of the most beneficial activities that families can...
Cooking is a fun and practical activity for everyone and an opportunity to not only increase independence, but also to...
By Daniela McVicker for The Mighty We live in an age of technological wonders. We can do so many great...
Don Johnston, Inc. will be releasing Readtopia and make learning to read an experience! Readtopia™ is a comprehensive reading curriculum...
By Glenda Hampton Anderson, Education/Assistive Technology Consultant. As stated by Cari Jean, “It’s no secret that kids love toys. They...
Byline: Alix Hackett Paths to Technology website from Perkins eLearning will help teachers, parents and students understand and use the...
The ATIA’s Assistive Technology (AT) Online Professional Development program is the source of high-quality education from leading AT professionals for...
The US Department of Justice just released final regulations regarding the implementation of the American for Disabilities Act. “These rules...
Co:Writer Universal … With Speech Recognition! Co:Writer Universal uses grammar- and vocabulary-smart word prediction to help students write better across...
As you might have guessed by now, I’m a little obsessed with assistive technology products in development. Just can’t wait...
Byline: Alix Hackett Perkins Solutions has the perfect functional and fun presents for kids and adults who are blind or visually...
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...

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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Regional & Local Events
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