This year marks the Autism Society of America’s 60th anniversary of supporting people with autism through such efforts as April’s Autism Acceptance Month. (The organization followed other advocacy groups in changing “awareness” to “acceptance.”) “I do believe most people are aware of what autism is,” said Samantha Edwards, an autistic content creator and neurodivergent life […]
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AT Awareness Day Open House at Easterseals Crossroads
You’re Invited! Celebrate AT Awareness Day Honoring the individuals who rely on Assistive Technology (AT) to access education, workplaces, communities, and recreation. Join us for an Open House to celebrate the innovation of AT and the dedication of the researchers, educators, and specialists who make AT accessible to millions. Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Open House […]
AM567 – AT Awareness Day 2024
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! On April 17, 2024 the U.S. Congress and the disability community will celebrate National Assistive […]
From Blocks of Wood to Big Tech: Assistive Technology Awareness
The start of this month marked National Assistive Technology Awareness Day, and as Easterseals Crossroads’ Director of Assistive Technology Brian Norton suggested in a recent WISH-TV segment, it only grows worthier of celebration each year. As Life.Style.Live! host George Mallet said during the segment, “These technologies are getting better, and for people with disabilities, […]
#ATAwarenessDay- It’s kind of a big deal!
What’s the big deal about #ATAwarenessDay today, March 1st?! Celebrating things that help people hear, read, learn, walk, speak, type, write, eat, remember? Yep – Assistive Technology. It’s kind of a big deal! The definition of assistive technology (AT) may vary for each individual. However, the federal definition is as follows: “An assistive technology device […]