The AT Summit is Canada’s leading Assistive Technology (AT) conference, proudly presented by Neil Squire The AT Summit is a two-day event showcasing excellence, innovation, and impactful partnerships in Assistive Technology. It takes place from February 18-19, 2026 in Moncton, New Brunswick. Featuring engaging presentations from leaders in Assistive Technology, vendors, and community partners, the…

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At the AT HelpDesk, we equip individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools they need to make assistive technology work effectively in everyday learning, living, and in the workplace. If your school, business, or community organization wants to better understand what assistive technology looks like in practice, we invite you to contact us for…

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Kid with tablet computer sitting at table with books notebooks
For students with dyslexia or other print disabilities, reading books and textbooks in the classroom can present a big barrier to their progress. However, audiobooks and other audio-based tools are a good way to mitigate these issues. Enter Learning Ally. This app/service was designed to offset print-based barriers by providing struggling readers with an alternative…

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Adult man typing a letter or essay on the word processor in his laptop while resting on the couch.
Writing Apps have evolved a lot over the past decade. Where previous apps tended to focus on one area of difficulty, most modern writing apps now offer a suite of functions designed to bolster your writing from start to finish. DocsPlus very much fits into the latter category, offering writing support from first draft to…

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A young person using their tablet at home.
Summer vacation is fast approaching, and you may be wondering how to keep your child engaged in reading and learning over break. And while trips to the library are a great way to do that, not everyone lives close to a library, and, for some learners with learning disabilities, printed text can be difficult to…

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