AT3 Center News & Tips

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February 20, 2019 Technology Spotlight

Accessible Video Making with Clips

Videos are powerful tools for raising assistive technology awareness, but only if they reach persons with hearing and visual impairments, too.

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February 15, 2019 Technology Spotlight

The Wonderful World of Adapted Pens

Recently I interviewed an AT Specialist and asked her for a favorite client success story. To my surprise, she immediately recalled providing an adapted pen to a man with ALS.

A large rectangular gaming controller with two large flat buttons and smaller additional buttons on the side. One edge is lined end to end in ports.

January 28, 2019 Technology Spotlight

Xbox for All

Microsoft’s Xbox Adaptive Controller came out in September and already it’s popping up in State AT Program device loan libraries. Ben Jacobs, Accommodations Specialist at GA Tools for Life, and a gamer since childhood, doesn’t mince words about the significance of this release.

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January 31, 2019 Free AT Webinars from around the Web

Free AT Webinars in February

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

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January 20, 2019 Toolkits

AT for Ice and Snow

It’s 4 degrees and a nor’easter is blowing as your News and Tips editor re-posts this reminder from Courtney Ness Fuchs: “Ice and Snow Won’t Stop Me from Where I Want To Go.” Thanks North Dakota Assistive!

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January 14, 2019 Toolkits

AT for Eating Independently

10 devices to know about for eating with pleasure.

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!

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.

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

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.