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From the AT Help Desk, we wish you all a happy holiday season! Remember to reach out to us if you have any AT-related question that you would like to have answered over the Christmas break. We will be checking emails and phone messages between Christmas and New Year’s Day and will be back to…

1. Test your assistive Technology Check to make sure your assistive technology is in good working order. Do you need new batteries? Is the device charging correctly? Now is the best time to make sure everything is working properly. Does your operating system, software and/or apps need to be updated? Take the time to ensure…

Although it is not a narrative that many are familiar with, assistive technology was directly responsible for the birth of some incredible pieces of mainstream technology. Many of these revolutionary technological inventions would never have been conceptualized had they not been inspired by the desire to maintain or improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.…

Spring is finally here, and it’s time to start fresh and ditch that paper and create a better Universally Designed (new window) learning or working environment! These 5 mainstream assistive technology solutions are easily available, environmentally friendly, and will save you paper AND minimize clutter in no time! 1. Make friends with your Virtual Assistant There…

Obtaining an Assistive Technology (AT) device can often be a life-changing event, but without the proper supports and training in place, AT users can sometimes become disenfranchised by their technology and put in aside, even though they may still require the AT. Receiving AT can be as overwhelming as it is exciting. There is a…

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