During the 2026 ATIA Conference, Lori Potts from Rifton showed us their Compas Chair, which is an adaptive seat for the classroom. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about the Compass Chair.
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Ensuring a Bright Future with Disability Insurance
In light of Disability Insurance Awareness Month, it’s important to realize that disability and financial protection are not distant concerns. In fact, the Social Security Administration reports that 1 in 4 of today’s 20-year-olds will acquire a disability before reaching retirement age. Four in 10 Gen Z adults now worry about being able to afford […]
Monday Tech Tip: Rifton Adaptive Desk
During the 2026 ATIA Conference, Lori Potts from Rifton showed us their adaptive desk which is a height-adjustable accessible desk built for classrooms and therapy spaces. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about the Rifton Adaptive Desk.
Communicating with Touch Through the DOT Pad
The DOT Pad is a digital tool that helps visually impaired users experience their drawings and writing through touch. This multiline braille and tactile graphics display can connect to devices via Bluetooth. Content Capabilities As its website states: “With its powerful 300-cell tactile graphics display paired with a 20-cell braille display, the DOT Pad lets […]
Monday Tech Tip: Time Timer ELEMENT
During the 2026 ATIA Conference, Christen Barbercheck showed us the Time Timer ELEMENT, which is a compact, water-resistant visual timer that helps learners of all ages build time awareness and self-management skills. With simple presets and a clear visual countdown, it supports focus, transitions, and independent tasks. Designed for flexibility, it can be used in […]
AgrAbility Workshop to Explore Assistive Technology and Old Order Communities
Agriculture can be physically demanding work, especially for individuals living with disabilities, injuries or chronic health conditions. Programs like AgrAbility help connect farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers with tools, resources and assistive technology that can help them continue working safely and independently. This June, a Regional AgrAbility Workshop in Shipshewana, Indiana will focus on supporting […]