During the 2026 ATIA Conference, Christen Barbercheck showed us the Time Timer, which is a 60-minute visual countdown timer designed for individuals or small groups, featuring a protected red disk display for easy time tracking. With a magnetic back and foldable feet, it can be positioned anywhere—perfect for use at home, in classrooms, or in the […]
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Monday Tech Tip: DOT Pad
During the 2026 ATIA Conference, Timothy Hornik, Sales Development Manager, at with DOT Inc. showed us the DOT Pad, which allows people with visually impairments to experience their drawings and writing through touch. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about DOT Pad.
Clicker Builds Confidence in Writing
A blank page can be intimidating to writers at any level — especially beginners with disabilities such as autism, dyslexia, etc. Crick Software’s Clicker guides students through the writing process word by word. They can build a sentence via predictive text, which is a great starting point for getting a writing rhythm going. If […]
Monday Tech Tip: Daessy Mounts
During the 2026 ATIA Conference, Dawn Drewery from Daessy shows us their mounting systems for communication devices. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Daessy mounts.
Monday Tech Tip: Clicker
During the 2026 ATIA Conference, Kyle Odierno from Crick Software showed us Clicker which is a literacy tool and child-friendly word processor designed to support primary-level learners, particularly those with dyslexia, special education needs, or English as a second language (EAL). Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Clicker.
Monday Tech Tip: Braille Sense 6 with DOT Pad
During the 2026 ATIA Conference, Earle Harrison, National Account Manager at Selvas BLV showed us how to use the Braille Sense 7 with DOT Pad. The Braille Sense 6 is a braille notetaker and it can be used with the DOT pad to allow people with visual impairments to experience writings or drawings through touch. […]