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Encouraging AT in "Getting to Know Me" Documents
(stock image of a smiling child sitting in a wheelchair using a tablet with a teacher and students behind her) As the new school year approaches (even though it's still July!),…
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Not a wheelchair
Y'all seen this Not a wheelchair https://notawheelchair.com/ $1000- read the "about"
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The ADA Transformed Technology for Everyone
(AI generated image of many people using examples of assistive technology with a mock-up of the ADA document) Thirty-five years after its passage, we can see how the Americans with Disabilities Act…
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Rebranding "aging in place"
At a recent TX aging conference, a session I attended from a local AAA rebranded "aging in place" to "aging in action". Having past my 13.1 mile marker in the marathon of life,…
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Closing the Gap
The Closing the Gap Conference is October 21-24. Jeannie Krull and I will have a booth in the exhibitor hall to increase awareness of the AT Act Programs.…
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Assistive Technology as a Caregiving Partner: Empowering Support for Families Living with Dementia
(image description: AI generated image of an older woman wearing a smartwatch and younger woman looking at a tablet together. There is an alarm, medication sorter, and speaker on the table.…
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Steadiwear
I am wondering if anyone has purchased or seen the Steadi- 3 ( https://steadiwear.com/products/steadi-3-tremor-glove)
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Creating Safe Havens: Home Modifications for Aging in Place with Memory Loss
AI generated image of a living room with nonslip flooring, large, numbered clock, bulletin boards, levered handles, etc. As we recognize National Alzheimer's Awareness Month,…
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open source one handed keyboard
For all you makers out there: one handed keybd
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Charging Rotations?
Hello everyone! I'm reaching out to see how everyone schedules their device charging; one of our satellite sites has more equipment than can be charged at once,…
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VI Professionals group
possible resource- they do advocacy, training on VI tech, etc. I believe they are nationwide though the TX group reached out to me. We did an AT program overview webinar to a national audience so you…
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Upcoming Accessible Transportation Resource Center Webinars
The Accessible Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) has two upcoming webinars. The first is “The Role of Small Accessible Vehicles in Advancing Mobility” on May 20th.…
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Embracing the Tech-Empowered Senior
The Changing Face of Seniors and Technology for Older Americans Month (An AI generated photo of a 75-year-old woman wearing AirPods in a park with two friends.…
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MN Facebook Page Suspended
Apparently, the AI gods don't like videos showing people using assistive technology - grrr. Has anyone else had this happen, and if so, were you able to get the account restored?…
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Hearview captioning glasses?
Anyone else tried these? Are they any good? Owned by that giant Chinese phone company (Xiao-I Corporation) trying to break into the Apple/Samsung market but they do have an office in MD.…
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Robotic Pets
Good morning. Are any states paying for robotic pets through the waivers? In Minnesota, they are only approved for seniors. They say there is only data on the benefits for seniors.…
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Policies on receiving donations for reuse
Does anyone have any policy language and guidelines on accepted lift chairs through the reutilization program? Along those lines, any guidelines on mattresses (vinal vs. cloth, etc.…
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Flipping the Script on Aging: How Assistive Technology Empowers Older Americans
This May, folks celebrate Older Americans Month with a powerful theme: “Flip the Script on Aging.” The month recognizes the contributions of older adults and addresses issues relevant to their…
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Partner & Program Resources
Resources from the AT3 Website for AT Act Program Directors, Staff, and Contractors.
AT3 Center Website for the Public.
AT Learning Hub for Self-Paced, Free Online Learning.
Commit to Connect fights social isolation.
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury.