Home Modifications

April 11, 2023

Smart Assistive Technology Devices

By Carlos M. Gonzalez; The American Society of Mechanical Engineers For people with disabilities, smart assistive technology can help them...

March 23, 2023

8 Ways to Turn a Traditional Home Into A Smart Home

by Pam Fields for Assistive Tech Training | Blog Post, Events, Veterans With advancement in technology improving every day, assistive technology keeps getting...

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November 12, 2022

The NEAT Center: Smart Home on Wheels! (in-person & virtual)

AARP CT and NEAT are hosting monthly smart home technology demonstrations in 2022. Each tour will highlight a specific area of...

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June 15, 2022

Modify Your House with Our Home Accessibility Checklist

By The UDS Foundation with special thanks to wondermoms.com! Home modifications help people with disabilities stay in their homes longer by...

December 15, 2021

SMART HOMES MADE SIMPLE: YOUR FREE GUIDE TO SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY

Smart home technology can make it possible to live with greater independence, autonomy, safety, security, and joy! This guide has...

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November 21, 2017

Home Mods! Ideas, Resources & Funding

Reprint From Home Advisor Every year, more Americans living with disabilities are able to call themselves homeowners. Thanks to support...

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

Freedom Scientific

The Power of Productivity: Accessing Copilot in Office 365 with JAWS: Mar. 5, 2026; 12:00 pm EST

The NEAT Center at Oak Hill

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