Experiencing architecture with a disability
by Beth for The Easterseals Blog Guess who spent Saturday afternoon playing the very same piano architect Frank Lloyd Wright practiced...
by Beth for The Easterseals Blog Guess who spent Saturday afternoon playing the very same piano architect Frank Lloyd Wright practiced...
By Adam Zewe for MIT News With Style2Fab, makers can rapidly customize models of 3D-printable objects, such as assistive devices,...
by Shaun Heasley for Disability Scoop In an effort to be more inclusive, Lego is rolling out a first-of-its-kind set...
By Brian S. Friedlander, Ph.D.Verified for ADDitude Magazine Students with ADHD and learning disabilities may benefit significantly from assistive technology like...
by Amy Lynn Smith This entry was posted in Arts & Leisure. Bookmark the permalink. If you think the visual performing arts...
By Marissa Wu for PureWow Shopping for toys can be tough—you want something that will keep your kid entertained first...
WRITTEN BY Ellery Weil – Bio ; For Edumed Assistive technology can be a huge help for students with a variety...
Reprint from Coach Art Kids love crafts! No matter their ability, children are wired to explore their surroundings, and having...
Reprint from Wheelchair Getaways Going to the beach is everyone’s favorite pastime, right? It doesn’t matter whether you’re a kid...
By Jeff Dingler for Wired More public parks are offering the rugged technology for visitors, expanding the ways that people...
It’s time for a quick refresh of what’s new with AT products. Get an overview of many products during these...
By Carlos M. Gonzalez; The American Society of Mechanical Engineers For people with disabilities, smart assistive technology can help them...
by Dr. Kelly Keane (with a bit of help from ChatGPT) ChatGPT, a large language model that generates human-like responses to a...
By Dr. Kelly Keane, Loyola University School of Education Assistive technology (AT) according to Eduoptia is “any item, piece of...
by Pam Fields for Assistive Tech Training | Blog Post, Events, Veterans With advancement in technology improving every day, assistive technology keeps getting...

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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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