Smart Home

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...

Connecticut, self help, vision loss, visionaware, vision impairment, supplemental instruction, intervention solutions, teaching and learning approaches, diverse learners special needs, assistive technology, access technology, inclusion

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...

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...

Local Events/Conferences

The Assistive Technology Conference of New England

Warwick, RI, November 14th & 15th, 2024. The Assistive Technology Conference of New England is dedicated to technology, people with disabilities, families and professionals. ATCNE is hosted by TechACCESS of RI.

LIVE WEBINARS

Connecting & Communicating with Young Learners with Autism Through AAC – Part 1: Oct. 8, 2024; 1:00PM CDT

Connecting & Communicating with Young Learners with Autism Through AAC – Part 2: Oct. 22, 2024; 1:00PM CDT

Making the Shift: Prioritizing Communication in Stuttering Therapy: Nov. 20, 2024; 12:00pm CST

AAC and Collaboration in the Classroom: Two Minds are Better Than One!: Dec. 2, 2024; 12:00pm CST

SimplyWorks – Fully integrated range of wireless AT solutions: Nov 6, 2024; 4pm (UK Time)

Revolutionizing Accessibility: Apple Eye-Gaze vs. Dedicated Devices: Nov. 13, 2024; 4:00pm (UK Time)

The 7 stages of switch development: Nov. 20, 2024; 4:00pm (UK Time)

Assistive gaming & toy control: Nov. 27, 2024; 4:00pm (UK Time)

Closing The Gap

Adoption vs. Abandonment: Evidence and Soft Skills to Shift the Balance!: Nov. 7, 2024; 3:30 pm (CST)

Creating “Accessible by Default” Digital Content in Classrooms: Nov. 14, 2024; 4:00 pm (CST)

Using Video to Engage Students with Diverse Learning Needs: Nov. 4, 2024; 2:00 pm (EST)

Leading and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Tools Within K-12 School Districts: Nov. 11, 2024; 5:00 pm (EST)

Assistive technology for writing: Nov. 14, 2024; 2:00 PM CT

Using Chrome extensions to support reading: Nov. 19, 2024; 2:00 PM CT

Accessibility Series : iPhone and iPad: Dec. 12, 2024; 2:00 PM CT

AT for Healthy Aging: November 13, 2024; 12:00 p.m. EST

Maintaining independence throughout the lifespan with the use of assistive technology for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: December 18, 2024; 12:00 p.m. EST