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 […]
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A Hands-On Look at How AT Helps Everyone Everywhere
“Assistive Technology. Everywhere. Everyone.” That’s the theme of this year’s National AT Awareness Day. The AT Team at Easterseals Crossroads is bringing this theme to life through an Open House tour of their facilities, where attendees will see how AT can be incorporated everywhere from workplaces and classrooms to a gamer’s home arcade. As the […]
Glint by Ner Chat: Simplifying the Creation of Visual Supports
For many individuals with disabilities, visual supports play an important role in communication, learning and daily routines. Tools such as visual schedules, communication boards and social stories can help individuals better understand expectations, express themselves and navigate everyday situations. However, creating these materials can often take significant time and effort for educators, therapists and caregivers. […]
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.
SensePilot: Hands-Free Computer Control Using Head Tracking
For individuals with limited hand or arm mobility, navigating a computer can be a challenge. Tools like SensePilot offer a new way to interact with technology by turning simple head movements and facial gestures into full mouse and keyboard control. SensePilot is a head-tracking “mouse” software that uses a standard webcam — no additional hardware […]
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. […]