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Category: Toolkits

Spring-loaded scissors with an easy-to-depress handle mounted to a surface with a suction cup.
February 22, 2022 Toolkits

Ten Ways to Adapt Hobbies

Thank you to Tori Gingras, Outreach Specialist with the Alaska AT Act Program (ATLA) for this reminder that there are many ways to pick up or continue with a favorite hobby or pastime.

A triple-decker inflatable cushion with head support attached to a machanical pump
December 17, 2021 Toolkits

Unique AT for Bathroom and Bedroom

8 assistive technology (AT) tools that support independence and safety for persons with disabilities, older adults, and… often everyone!

Shows Ready Reggie in wheelchair with a Go Bag on his lap and Ready Roofus on a leash. Reggie says: Did you know that there is an emergency preparedness toolkit for persons with disabilities? Ready Roofus says the QR code to find it.
September 8, 2021 Emergency Preparedness / Toolkits

Got Your Go-Bag?

In the event of a natural disaster or other emergency, a custom go-bag can make a big difference for a successful evacuation.

June 4, 2021 Toolkits

A Fidgetarium of Possibility

Thank you, Norm DeLisle, and the Maryland AT Act Program (MDATP) for this reflection and collection of resources for fidgeters everywhere.

Illustration of three black children and the caption, "Then Daddy Wes told them a story in his soft voice, the voice that could tap, tap, tap Mat and Martha gently on their hearts.
January 21, 2020 for Education / Toolkits

Free E-Books for School and Beyond

Do you have a student who needs access to e-books (perhaps to both hear and see text), but does not qualify for Learning Ally or Bookshare?

A toy golden retriever puppy with red bandanna.
January 13, 2020 Toolkits

AT for Dementia and Companionship

Recent gifts for my mother inspire this unusual post.

A plush toy monkey holding a banana
November 13, 2019 AT maker movement / Toolkits

Hack a Toy for the Holidays (Yes You Can)

Adapt a battery-powered toy for a special child in your life. Here’s how to get started with choosing and hacking toys to be switch accessible.

A folded comforter.
October 27, 2019 Toolkits

AT for Bed Rest

10 product types to consider for getting comfortable, avoiding pressure injury and reducing anxiety.

Toolbox with the words AAC Implementation
October 20, 2019 Toolkits

Mobile Apps for Your AAC Implementation Toolbox

In celebration of AAC Awareness Month, here’s a wonderful post from the USSAAC SpeakUp blog by Lauren Enders, MA, CCC-­SLP. She focuses on apps for making learning language fun.

Young woman working on laptop with chalk board behind featuring cloud bubbles.
August 27, 2019 AT Tips / for Education / Toolkits

Free Online Reading Tools for Heading Back to School

I was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when I was entering sixth grade. One of the accommodations on my individualized education plan (IEP) was to have text read aloud. It helped tremendously.

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