Welcome to Connecticut Tech Act Project (CTTAP)
The Connecticut Tech Act Project (CTTAP) operates out of the State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS). Our goal is to help individuals with disabilities of all ages and all disabilities, as well as family members, employers, educators and other professionals have access to Assistive Technology devices and services.
Our mission is to increase independence and improve the lives of individuals with disabilities through increased access to Assistive Technology for work, school and community living.
June 22 , 2023
Connecticut Assistive Technology Innovation Conference 2023
Location: Sheraton Hartford South Hotel, 9:00 am- 3:30 pm
Attend a variety of breakout sessions and visit the full Assistive Technology Expo Hall where you will have a chance for hands-on experience with AT devices, interact with exhibitors and service providers.
Visit the Conference Website for more information & to register: https://atconference.serc.co/ ($35 for attendance fee)
Exhibitors may register at this link: https://CTATConference-ExhibitorsRegistration.eventbrite.com
This conference is a collaboration between the Developmental Disabilities Council, Department of Developmental Services and the CT Tech Act Project.
What’s New?
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Read our newest CTTAP News e-blast – on our e-News / Blog page
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Learn about the Bridging the Digital Divide program.
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The FCC “Affordable Connectivity Program” – helping you connect to broadband services in your home. Visit their website at www.fcc.gov/acp to learn more and see how you can apply.
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Assistive Technology (AT) is any item or piece of equipment that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of life, including at school, at work, at home and in the community. Assistive Technology ranges on a continuum from low tech to high tech devices or equipment.
Low tech AT are devices or equipment that don’t require much training, may be less expensive and do not have complex or mechanical features. For example:
- handheld magnifiers
- large print text
- using paper and pen to communicate
- canes or walkers
- using color coding
- specialized / ergonomic pen or pencil grips and much more
AT devices or equipment that range in the middle of the continuum may have some complex features, may be electronic or battery operated, may require some training to learn how to use and are more expensive than the low-tech devices. Some examples include
- talking spell checkers or calculators
- manual wheelchairs
- digital calendars or To Do lists (i.e.: apps)
- voice amplifiers
- alternate mouse or keyboard for the computer
- larger computer monitors
- audio books or text to speech software
- remote controls for your environment/ smart home technology
- fitness bands / wearables
- digital assistant and much more
High tech AT refers to the most complex devices or equipment, that have digital or electronic components, may be computerized, will likely require training and effort to learn how to use and cost the most. Examples include:
- power wheelchairs or scooters
- prosthetic devices
- digital hearing aids
- computers with specialized software such as voice recognition, magnification software or screen readers
- electronic aids to daily living
- smartphones with voice activation
- communication devices with voice output
- tablets
- smart watches
- smart home technology