Involving Teens and Young Adults in Selecting Assistive Technology
The Center on Technology and Disability has a new resource paper out on selecting assistive technology with students and young...
The Center on Technology and Disability has a new resource paper out on selecting assistive technology with students and young...
GPS technology is only accurate to within 30 feet or so – not a problem for sighted commuters, but that...
Take your students or fellow teachers on a Field Trip to the Apple Store for an unforgettable learning experience. Students will create amazing...
By Antonio Salazar, staff writer for The Daily Campus The University of Connecticut became a pioneer in the world of...
GTX Corp (OTCBB: GTXO), an Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider in the personal location, wearable and wandering assistive technology...
While the number of apps for folks with visual impairments that use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the ubiquitous “cloud” continues...
American Counsel for the Blind and The Audio Description Project are pleased to announce with Amazon Video the availability of...
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 Don Johnston It has been a long time coming, and a work of deep passion for students with autism...
Written by Keith Lambert, Education World Associate Contributing Editor. Lambert is an English / Language Arts teacher in Connecticut (Reprint...
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! In celebration, OSEP’s Early Childhood Assistive Technology Model Demonstration grantees and Center on...
Don Johnston, Inc. will be releasing Readtopia and make learning to read an experience! Readtopia™ is a comprehensive reading curriculum...
Many of us use Microsoft Office products on a daily basis. Writing documents, creating spreadsheets, sending and receiving emails, and...
By Shelby Rogers (Interesting Engineering) A new pair of glasses could help revolutionize computer usage in those with restricted mobility....
The Reeve Foundation has awarded seven grants focused on exceptional access to assistive equipment and technology, totaling to $520,996. Massachusetts,...
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