AT3 Center News & Tips

Head-shot of two women smiling for a selfie, embracing; one is elderly.

June 17, 2019 Toolkits

Caring for the Caregiver Using Assistive Technology

Caring for someone who is elderly or has a disability can be a stressful and
intense job. Assistive technology devices can make the job of a caregiver
easier.

A man and a woman seated in recumbent trikes, the woman in front and smiling broadly. They are outdoors on a path with a crowd of people behind them.

June 11, 2019 Program Spotlights / Technology Spotlight

Affording that Tandem-Recumbent Dream Machine

Most states have an alternative financing program to help residents buy assistive technology (AT) and AT services. Jeff and Shelley Penick used Oklahoma’s for a very unique purchase.

A round modern clock with a bright digital display and a cord-attached disc

May 23, 2019 Technology Spotlight / Toolkits

Visual or Vibrating Alert Devices

Ten gadgets to help you stay safe, on time, and informed with a hearing impairment

Webinar. Shows thought bubbles with tech icons.

April 1, 2019 Free AT Webinars from around the Web

Free AT Webinars in April

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

March 25, 2019 ICT Accessibility / Technology Spotlight

Accessible Video Making with YouDescribe

YouDescribe makes it easy to ensure your video content is accessible to individuals who have a visual impairment. It’s also free and provides support!

Smiling man in manual wheelchair on a roll-on scale in a small room.

March 18, 2019 Program Spotlights

Weight and Seating Independence Comes to Wheelchair Users in Massachusetts

A unique MassMATCH project is making digital pressure mapping systems and specialized scales available for wheelchair users in their own communities.

March 11, 2019 Program Spotlights / Technology Spotlight

Double Robots Go for a Dress Rehearsal in Connecticut

The Connecticut Tech Act Project (CTTAP) is getting ready for its annual conference with help from two virtual-presence robots!

March 1, 2019 Free AT Webinars from around the Web

Free AT Webinars in March

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

February 28, 2019 ICT Accessibility / Program Spotlights

Missouri AT Users Make the Case for Web Accessibility

Too often it’s all just technical. When it comes to Section 508, it’s easy to feel lost in the weeds. Enter AT users speaking for themselves.

Partial Clips app screenshot shows image of echo dot with caption "speak while recording to add text" and app controls below including selections for camera, library, posters, flash, record button, camera direction, titles, and effects.

February 20, 2019 ICT Accessibility / 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.