28 10, 2022

Excellent Resources from the AT3 Center

2022-10-31T09:27:10-04:00October 28th, 2022|Announcement, ICT Accessibility|

by Arlene Lugo, Program Director, CTTAP The National Assistive Technology Act Technical Assistance and Training Center, also known as AT3, offers a wide array of resources on the AT3 Center website. If you haven’t had a chance to take a look around I encourage you to do so. I’d like to call out two of [...]

12 07, 2022

CT Schools Can Transfer Assistive Technology Devices to Graduating Students

2022-07-12T15:43:35-04:00July 12th, 2022|AT Reuse|

Written by Gretchen Knauff, Director, Office of Services for Persons with Disabilities, City of New Haven When children and young adults with disabilities leave a school system there is often a gap in services, especially when they transition from school to the adult service system or higher education opportunities. This gap is really evident for [...]

12 07, 2022

Supply Chain Challenges, AT3 Center publication

2022-07-12T08:28:48-04:00July 12th, 2022|AT Reuse|

AT Reutilization Programs have never been more important State and Territory Assistive Technology Act Programs face a number of challenges, and two years into the pandemic, supply chain issues have rippled well beyond the ER and personal protective equipment to include non-COVID-related medical supplies. The AT3 Center Issue Brief highlights the work of Assistive Technology [...]

28 05, 2021

Emergency Broadband Benefit – The FCC Helps Households Connect During The Pandemic

2021-05-28T07:59:03-04:00May 28th, 2021|Announcement|

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 you, or a friend or loved one, eligible? See the FCC's Infographic below (Infographic - [...]

7 08, 2020

UR Community Cares

2020-08-07T10:15:50-04:00August 7th, 2020|Resource|

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 covering all of Conn., is making great strides in matching up homebound residents and others [...]

23 06, 2020

Free CRISKids Resources During COVID-19

2020-06-24T11:18:02-04:00June 23rd, 2020|General|

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 teachers in Connecticut. Access to the recordings will be free and available on any Wi-Fi connected [...]

23 06, 2020

Independent Living Centers Use Virtual Strategies to Offer Critical Support

2020-06-23T08:38:54-04:00June 23rd, 2020|General|

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 for benefits and finding affordable housing. She also helps with day-to-day living skills, like budgeting. [...]

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