A Dream Realized – Assistive Technology Makers’ Fair 2018
The AT maker movement took a decisive step forward last month when leaders came together to share projects and approaches and remind us all to keep thinking outside the marketplace!
What’s YOUR Plan This Election Day?
Did you know that in 2016, 25% of the total electorate–62.7 million eligible voters–either had a disability or were living with a household member with a disability?
Free AT Webinars in October
Free AT webinars from around the web, compiled by the Assistive Technology Coalition
Far from AT–an Interview with Documentary Film Star Leah Smith
Andrew Solomon’s celebrated book–Far from the Tree–is now a movie! Read our interview with Leah Smith, a featured parent, about her tools and broader insights for parenting with dwarfism and parenting in general.
Accessible Voting of the Future? Under Development in LA County…
In California a system that aspires to crack the barriers to universal voting access continues under development as part of a larger statewide voting access reform effort.
Free AT Webinars in September
Free AT webinars from around the web, compiled by the Assistive Technology Coalition
Prepare in Advance of Election Day
Concerned about potential barriers at your polling place? Make some inquiries in advance of election day and plan ahead! Here are tips and resources…
Accessible Voting Systems–the Challenge of Privacy and Independence
In 2002, the Help Americans Vote Act (HAVA) established minimum standards for federal election administration, including updating and upgrading voting equipment. The expectation was the new equipment would allow individuals with disabilities to independently and privately mark, verify and cast their ballots. We are not yet there…
