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The Vermont Assistive Technology Program (VATP) continued their partnership with the University of Vermont’s inaugural doctorate program by inviting 16 second year occupational therapy students and several of their professors to our Waterbury, Vermont tryout center on October 25, 2023. Students toured the center, interacted with equipment in hands-on demonstrations, and learned about the services the assistive technology program provides for Vermonters.
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Using A Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Grant To Build Accessible Docks in Montana
Several years ago, I worked with a patient in an outpatient therapy clinic to do a simulated transfer to his kayak in preparation for getting out on beautiful Flathead Lake in western Montana. This patient had a stroke two years prior, and I had been his occupational therapist for several months, working on getting him back to activities he used to enjoy: boating, fishing, fixing cars, etc.
Puerto Rico’s Low-Cost Assistive Technology (AT) Development: Redirecting Local Talents for Social Innovation
A guest blog from: María M. Hernández Maldonado, Director of Puerto Rico’s Assistive Technology Program (View Spanish Version) The Puerto Rico ...
Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP) – Adaptive Gaming Clinic
In the digital age, video gaming has become a growing source of recreation and enjoyment for our society, and it only continues to grow as technology improves and innovative ideas come to light. However, during this time, individuals with complex disabilities may have had limited social and recreational options when compared with their peers, and during the COVID-19 Pandemic to protect their health, these individuals may have had these activities even further curtailed. In the last thirty-plus years since its advent, video gaming has also not been that readily accessible as most mainstream gaming controllers on the market were not specifically accessible or inclusive to individuals with disabilities. However, over the last few years this has begun to change, and more adaptive gaming controls and access options are becoming available.
Celebrating National Assistive Technology Awareness Day
A guest blog from: Alicia Johns
National Assistive Technology Awareness Day is a day acknowledging that assistive technology (AT) devices provide opportunity for persons with disabilities and older adults to fully live their lives.
A Foot Switch for Ben
Facing a temporary disability? Stay on the job with assistance from your AT Act Program's device loan library.
Free AT Webinars — August 2022
Thanks to the volunteer with the Accessible Technology Coalition for compiling this listing of free webinars from around the web! Follow the ATC ...
The ADA’s Legacy for the U.S. Capitol (and AT!)
Happy Anniversary to the Americans with Disabilities Act! #DisabilityPride Thirty-two years ago this month, ADAPT activists abandoned their wheelchairs ...
AAC for Playgrounds and Beyond
TechOWL (the PA AT Act Program) and Oak Hill's NEAT Center (a partner of the CT Tech Act Project) are building community with communication boards for outdoor recreation, learning, and public awareness.
Free AT Webinars — July 2022
Free AT webinars from around the web, compiled by a volunteer with the Assistive Technology Coalition.
Adaptive Recreation Grows in Wisconsin
It's remarkable to see these cutting-edge devices listed alongside playing card holders and fishing rod attachments on the WisTech AT4All device loan inventory.
Music, Radios, and AI for Living With Alzheimer’s
Could music make a difference for someone you love? #AlzheimersBrainAwarenessMonth
Dropping In On Carol In North Dakota
Learn how ND Assistive helped a family overcome pandemic visiting restrictions and save their mom's life!
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