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UR Community Cares
Written by Donna Powell If you’re looking for ways to help older adults age in place and persons with physical disabilities live more independently, you can now refer people to UR Community Cares. This nonprofit organization, based in Manchester and [...]
Digital Accessibility Tip! Headings
Written by Adam Kosakowski, M.Ed., ATP, Assistive Technology Specialist at New England Assistive Technology (NEAT), an Oak Hill Center Headings are an incredibly important accessibility element on websites as well as digital documents such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and [...]
“Alexa, Can You Help Me Access My Environment”
Written by JoAnne Lambert, M.S. CCC/SLP, EASTCONN Accessibility. Independence. Important for all, but especially important for individuals with disabilities who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Through a grant obtained by the Eastford School District, two Amazon Alexa Smart Speakers [...]
AT Legend Carolann Cormier Will Retire
Written by Nicole Natale, MS, CCC-SLP, ATP, Senior Education Specialist, CREC Resource Group For the past 36+ years, Carolann Cormier has worked as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and an expert in assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) [...]
Despite School Closures, Switch User Doesn’t Miss a Beat!
Written by Stacy Fulton, EASTCONN Assistive Technology Specialist, ATP, OTR/L, CAPS When school buildings closed in mid-March due to COVID-19, I joined the ranks of Connecticut’s educators, therapists and AT providers who were forced to find creative, alternative ways to [...]
Free CRISKids Resources During COVID-19
CRISKids Audio Library CRIS is offering free, temporary log-in credentials to educators, parents and students to access the CRISKids Audio Library during the pandemic. The CRISKids Audio Library is quite extensive, with more than 1,000 recordings, nearly all requested by [...]
Independent Living Centers Use Virtual Strategies to Offer Critical Support
Republished from Connecticut Association of Centers for Independent Living (CACIL) As an Independent Living Advocate, Katie Smolinsky supports and guides people with disabilities through finding ways to live life in the community, such as learning how to use transportation, applying [...]
Featured Item: The GrandPad
Written by EASTCONN, Where Learning Comes to Life, Assistive Technology Library During these uncertain times our reliance on technology to stay connected with family and friends is more important than ever. Designed with seniors in mind, the GrandPad simplifies the [...]
March 4, 2020 National Assistive Technology Awareness Day!
Written by Arlene Lugo, Program Director, CT Tech Act Project The U.S. Senate has designated Wednesday, March 4, 2020, as National Assistive Technology Day to raise awareness about Assistive Technology devices and services used to increase independence and allow for [...]
Accessibility Tip: Everyone Uses Captions!
Written by Adam Kosakowski, M.Ed., ATP, Assistive Technology Specialist at New England Assistive Technology (NEAT), an Oak Hill Center If you’re deaf or hard of hearing or know someone in that population, you likely know about captioning and how it’s [...]
