CT Tech Act e-News
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Bushnell Sensory-Friendly Performances with Communication Supports
Written by Dr. Lauren Tucker The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford continued its sensory-friendly series with a production of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” at the end of November. The Bushnell has established a series of [...]
Movia Robotics Shares a Look into Robot-Assisted Instruction
Written by Muniba Masood, Vice President, Movia Robotics Children with autism have always had to change for the world; but now the world is starting to change for them! Devoted to improving the lives of children with autism through Robot-Assisted Instruction, [...]
Digital Accessibility Tip! Link Text
Written by Adam Kosakowski, M.Ed., ATP, New England Assistive Technology (NEAT) Center Links are everywhere and are used in every type of digital content. As such, making links accessible is incredibly important. But, how to do so is not common knowledge, [...]
SCSU Partnering for Virtual AT Success
Written by Dr. Lauren Tucker The COVID-19 Pandemic resulted in all educational settings unexpectedly converting to alternative teaching formats. Although a challenging conversion, this transition revealed a huge opportunity to collaborate with practicing teachers for the Southern Connecticut State University [...]
Communicating the SAME Message
By Linsey Zanchetti, SCSU Student My name is Linsey Zanchetti and I am a graduate level student completing my 6th year certification in Assistive Technology at Southern Connecticut State University. This summer, I am completing an independent study with the [...]
Interview between Ann Bedard, M.S., CCC-SLP and Kevin Williams, Prentke AAC Distinguished Lecture at ATIA 2021
How were you chosen to give the Edwin and Esther Prentke Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Distinguished Lecture at ATIA? I was nominated by Celeste Helling, a Charlotte based SLP who works at the North Carolina Assistive Technology Program (NCATP). [...]
Registering to Vote & Basic Rights of Voters with Disabilities
By Melissa Cruz, Parent Advocate Are you registered to vote? Are you eligible? To be eligible to vote in Connecticut, you must be a U.S. citizen and 18 years of age by the day of the election. You must also [...]
The Connect to Tech Project Kicks Off!
By Nicole Natale, MS, CCC-SLP, ATP, Senior Education Specialist, CREC Resource Group The CT Tech Act Project was awarded a grant as part of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center 2020 High Impact Innovative Assistive Technology [...]
Emergency Broadband Benefit – The FCC Helps Households Connect During The Pandemic
During the pandemic, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is offering a temporary program to help households struggling to afford internet service. The benefit provides monthly discounts, and a one-time discount on the purchase of a laptop, desktop or tablet. Are [...]
Generations On Line (GoL) Offers New Free Tutorials
GoL wants to simplify tools and technology for older adults, helping foster and promote their internet literacy, access and skills, while also helping them overcome any fears associated with electronic media. GoL is offering free tutorials that may be useful [...]
