AT3 Center News & Tips

November 14, 2017 AT maker movement / Program Spotlights

Florida’s Holiday Hack-a-thon Adapts Toys for Kids with Disabilities

Last year, FAAST gave away 10-15 switch-controlled toys for children with disabilities. This year, they expect to provide many dozens more toys to kids they serve while decreasing their spending. What’s their secret?

Students sitting on a bench holding laptops and tablets and clipboards. "Tips for Education"

November 9, 2017 AT Tips / for Education

Are your AT Apps Compatible with the Latest iOS?

Here’s advice valuable to all iPhone users, but particularly essential if you (or your student or client) relies on apps as assistive technology.

November 6, 2017 Program Spotlights

Adaptive Design Greater Philadelphia: Cardboard, Kids and Community!

PIAT is training physical and occupational therapists to build fast, affordable seating and other customized solutions–entirely from cardboard–for children ages birth to six.

Webinar. Shows thought bubbles with tech icons.

October 30, 2017 Webinars

Free AT Webinars in November

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

A YouTube screenshot of two girls in do-it-yourself mobility devices. One is an adapted toy car using PVC pipe on the steering wheel and adapted seating. Another is a homemade wheelchair that allows the child to propel with her feet.

October 27, 2017 AT maker movement / Uncategorized

AT Making for Early Intervention and Young Children

AT makers are empowering young children to get upright and active!

A collection of 15 numbered items ranging from tapes to scissors.

October 18, 2017 AT maker movement / Program Spotlights / Toolkits

McGyver Kits for AT Making

Essential tools and materials, generously shared by AT in NH Director Therese Willkomm, Ph.D.

A woman in a power chair, who has no arms or legs, smiling, flanked by three men who are standing and smiling. They are in an exhibition tent.

October 13, 2017 AT maker movement / Program Spotlights

Designing a Grabber with Tikkun Olam Makers

Thanks to Kim Lathrop, Administrative Assistant for Ability Tools (the California state Assistive Technology Program), for sharing her experience designing assistive technology (AT) with Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM).

October 4, 2017 AT Tips / for Education

Strategies for Teaching Writing to Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Thanks to the QIAT Listserv community for these recommendations and also Heidi Givens via Twitter!

October 1, 2017 Webinars

Free AT Webinars in October

Free AT webinars from around the web, compiled by the Accessible Technology Coalition. There are 17 free webinars in October. Nothing scary about that!

A woman Caribbean hurricane refugee with a walker receiving equipment assistance from two women in a conference center room.

September 20, 2017 Program Spotlights

Puerto Rico Assistive Technology Program Helping Hurricane Irma Refugees

Our hearts go out to the people of Puerto Rico today, as they withstand the impact of Hurricane Maria. Yesterday, AT3 News and Tips received this wonderful story from Maria Miranda, Coordinator of the Puerto Rico Assistive Technology Program (PRATP)