Where It's AT – Assistive Technology Blog

Check out these great assistive apps to help with reading and writing: ATBar is a free open-source toolbar to customize webpages to make them easier to read. Users can increase or decrease font sizes, have text read aloud, use colored overlays, adjust the readability, access a dictionary, and use spell check or word prediction to support […]

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Application Deadline: Monday, January 9, 2023 | 9 PM ET APPLY FOR THE FELLOWSHIP The Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) is now accepting applications for fellows for a one-year self advocacy project. SARTAC will select six fellows, who will grow their leadership skills as they work on their projects with host organizations. […]

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With the holidays fast approaching, we know it can be stressful to shop for loved ones and coworkers. But we have great news: The Arc’s new online store has tons of great items that would make the perfect gift! Browse the catalogue to see an exciting lineup of items, including clothing and accessories that showcase […]

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The National Federation of the Blind administers an accessibility inclusion fellowship program under a non-visual accessibility initiative grant from the State of Maryland. The Accessibility Inclusion Fellowship is a one-year fellowship awarded by the National Federation of the Blind to three Maryland professors to assist them in integrating accessibility into their curriculum and teaching methods […]

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Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University are conducting a research project (IRB#00021611). The overall goal of this three year research program will be to develop a caregiver implemented AAC intervention delivered via telepractice for young children (24-36 months) with complex communication needs. In study 1, parents and speech-language pathologists will be interviewed regarding their […]

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Accessible Device Showcase Seminar – December 14, 2022, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. ET Whether you are buying for yourself or you are searching for the perfect gift for family or friends, it can be hard to find consumer electronic devices that are accessible to blind and low vision individuals.  The National Federation of the Blind […]

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