Free online assistive technology tools to help with reading, writing, and math
By Jamie Martin for Understood.org Many assistive technology tools are available for free online. You may have heard that assistive...
By Jamie Martin for Understood.org Many assistive technology tools are available for free online. You may have heard that assistive...
This summer, TechOWL (the PA AT Act Program) and Oak Hill’s NEAT Center (a partner of the CT Tech Act...
By The UDS Foundation with special thanks to wondermoms.com! Home modifications help people with disabilities stay in their homes longer by...
By United Tires Library with special thanks to wondermons.com! Special vehicle modifications for people with disabilities can help keep you...
By TERRA OSTERLING Reprint for UBNow (The University at Buffalo) In any client relationship, a collaborative approach to understanding wants...
By Rosie Wolf Williams For Health Archives | Next Avenue A little online research and a few phone calls can prepare...
Reprint from AT3 Center News & Tips AT Reutilization Programs have never been more important! Read the latest AT3 Center...
by Shaun Heasley for Disability Scoop A website known for its reviews of everyday items like televisions, mattresses and vacuum...
From BrainLine.org Almost every day, we hear of new apps developed for just about everything — from staying organized to...
Thank you to Tori Gingras, Outreach Specialist with the Alaska AT Act Program (ATLA) for this reminder that there are...
Eye Gaze Games has been developed with Sun and Moon Studios and Earth Interactive. It’s a place where people can...
By Jennifer Davies for Westminster Technologies Did you know that more than 34 million children worldwide have hearing loss? It’s true, and...
By Steve Martin, sgmartin@prf.org An educational technology company in Purdue Research Park has received a grant from the National Science...
BY MELBA MACIAS For Enabling Devices Post shared from Enabling Devices If the weather outside is frightful, it might be the...
Reprint from Perkins School for the Blind Web browsing, travel, gaming and more became more accessible through recent innovation. Here’s...

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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