Where It's AT – Assistive Technology Blog

As our world continues to become increasingly intertwined with the digital world, digital and technological accessibility only becomes more vital.  Next week’s Ability Summit from Microsoft is a free digital event on March 8, 2023. During the event, there will be opportunities to learn how everyone can imagine new technologies, leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Assistive Technology, and […]

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  Tomorrow, we celebrate National Assistive Technology (AT) Awareness Day and the vital role AT plays in the lives of people with disabilities and older adults. AT is any item, device, or piece of equipment used to maintain or improve the independence and function of people with disabilities and older adults. AT solutions are as […]

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Join the DC Assistive Technology Program for their Look, Touch, and Learn Open House as they celebrate National Assistive Technology Awareness Day! When: March 1, 2023 Noon – 4 p.m. Where: 220 I Street NE, Suite 120 Explore some of the latest available technology and learn hands-on how these powerful devices, software and apps can […]

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Accessibility Boutique: Low-Vision Accessibility Face off February 28, 2023, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, February 28, 2023, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom Register today for the Low-Vision Smartphone Accessibility Face Off Boutique Do you have low-vision? If so, most smartphones have low-vision accessibility features that can make them easier for you to use. […]

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Limelight Insights is looking for Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals who live in the DC metro area for an online study on the subject of Grocery Shopping. The online study will last 1 hour, and anyone who qualifies for, and participates in the study, will receive $150 in appreciation for their participation. Anyone interested in participating should […]

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On February 15, 2023, CMS released the following announcement on a proposed National Coverage Determination (NCD) decision that would expand coverage for power seat elevation equipment on certain power wheelchairs to Medicare individuals. CMS Proposes Benefit Expansion for Mobility Devices, Advancing Health Equity for People with Disabilities Proposal supports coverage of power seat elevation equipment for power […]

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