AT3 Center News & Tips

Minimalist drawing of a plate, spoon and fork.

January 14, 2019 Toolkits

AT for Eating Independently

10 devices to know about for eating with pleasure.

A young man seated in a wheelchair with a robotic arm gesturing toward his cheek.

January 2, 2019 Program Spotlights / Technology Spotlight

A Unique Partnership Brings the Jaco II Robotic Arm to AzTAP

The Jaco II attaches to a power wheelchair and makes simple daily activities possible: holding a fork or glass, picking up something from the floor, getting a snack from the fridge, whatever a person needs and wants to do.

A young man playing an electric guitar seated in a power wheelchair. He is outside and wearing sunglasses and a headset.

December 20, 2018 Program Spotlights

My Limitless Potential

Thanks to JoJo and the REquipment Blog for sharing his story on the power of equipment reuse to transform lives.

A woman hunched at a computer workstation.

January 8, 2019 AT Tips / for Employment

Workstation Ergonomics Do’s and Don’ts

To increase efficiency and reduce or eliminate the possibility of harm (e.g. neck/back pain, repetitive stress injury, vision problems), products that are advertised as “ergonomic” may be appealing. Buyer beware!

Webinar. Shows thought bubbles with tech icons.

January 2, 2019 Free AT Webinars from around the Web

Free AT Webinars in January

Free AT webinars from around the web, compiled by the Assistive Technology Coalition

Graphic of a big red panic button with the word HELP

December 13, 2018 Technology Spotlight

The V.ALRT Personal Emergency Alert Device

Thanks to Tami Terns at North Dakota Assistive for this technology spotlight on an affordable emergency alert device for smartphone users.

Three interconnected images show the flow of Video-assisted S T S relay. 1) An S T S operator connected to: 2) an STS user (using laptop with webcam and mic), 3) Other Caller on a standard phone. The operator sees the STS user on his own desktop computer.

December 7, 2018 Technology Spotlight

Video-Assisted Speech-to-Speech Relay

15 states provide this little-known enhanced relay service. Could it assist you to make phone calls independently?

December 3, 2018 Free AT Webinars from around the Web

Free AT Webinars in December

Free AT webinars from around the web, compiled by the Assistive Technology Coalition

A retro prop plane flying among clouds and a blue sky.

November 16, 2018 Toolkits

AT for Travel and Visiting

We reached out to readers for ideas to help make this season easier with assistive technology and received a range of gadget ideas and tips.

Dominion voting equipment with ballot printers.

November 9, 2018 AT Tips / for Voting

Barriers to the Ballot Box

Thanks to Laura Hall of the Michigan Assistive Technology Program for recounting her experience troubleshooting at the polls.