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April 22, 2026 is National Assistive Technology Awareness Day!

National AT Awareness Day is April 22, 2026 The words assistive technology. everywhere. everyone one on a black background with the ATAP logo under it

National AT Awareness Day is April 22, 2026 The words assistive technology. everywhere. everyone one on a black background with the ATAP logo under it

Assistive Technology (AT) isn’t just wheelchairs and screen readers. It also includes tools, devices, software, remote monitoring, and everyday technology such as smart home devices and wearables, that empower people of all ages and abilities to live, learn, work, and participate fully in every aspect of life.

Why do we say everyone? Every person on the planet will either need assistive technology for themselves or know someone who does. Most are using AT right now! Our goal is to build AT awareness now, so everyone knows about it before they need it, and NO ONE goes without!

National Assistive Technology Awareness Day is April 22, 2026!

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Announcement AT Devices News and Events Smart Home Tech

Hands On, Apron’s On: Cooking Without Limits — Big Success!

Using a smart toaster during the hands on Cooking without Limits training

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Living Without Limits hosted a module within the Tech Tools for Life Hands on Series 2026! We were very excited to be a part of this collaborative series hosted by the CT Tech Act Project and Tech Tools for Life.

Using a smart toaster during the hands on Cooking without Limits training

On February 12, 2026, participants joined us for an interactive, hands-on assistive technology event designed to showcase cooking safety and navigation for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Participants were assigned a “disability” and chose a dish to cook, then guided through various cooking stations with assistive technologies, tools, and instructions to discover solutions that make cooking accessible for Attendee being instructed on how to cut broccoli with one hand, during the Cooking without Limits training.all.

A variety of pans and adaptive kitchenware

Using a one handed knife during the Hands-on Cooking without Limits Training

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“This Is What Changed Everything”: A Student on Dyslexia, Access, and Assistive Technology

Eleanor Farquhar, Student Advocate and creator of AT Insider YouTube channel
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The ODRD RewirED podcast explores the evolving landscape of literacy, dyslexia, and reading disabilities through policy, practice, and people, bringing together expert insights, research-informed guidance, and real stories from educators, families, and students across Connecticut.

In this powerful episode, student advocate Eleanor Farquhar speaks openly about growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia, the emotional toll of struggling in school, and the moment assistive technology opened the door to learning. Her story offers families and educators an authentic look at why early, individualized access to tools can shape not only academic success, but self-worth and belonging.

You can listen to the podcast through these options:

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-what-changed-everything-a-student-on/id1846376376?i=1000747694457

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bCo1iGbhomOesFvFkhqCZ

CT Website: https://portal.ct.gov/sde/office-of-dyslexia-and-reading-disabilities/podcasts

View and subscribe to Eleanor’s YouTube Channel The AT Insider.

Who We Are

The Connecticut Tech Act Project (CTTAP) operates out of the CT Department of Aging and Disability Services. We help people with disabilities, family members, employers, educators and other professionals with access to Assistive Technology devices and services.

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