by Amy Rubin Mindell | Sep 24, 2021 | Blog Post, Events, Research
ATECH is excited to announce that we have been named as a Connecticut Tech Act Project Partner Agency. The Connecticut Tech Act Project (CTTAP) is a project operating out of the State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services. CTTAP’s main focus is...
by Amy Rubin Mindell | Aug 23, 2021 | Blog Post, Events, Research
It might feel like something out of a space age movie, but companion robots are the newest type of robots to take their place in everyday homes. Much more than an automated vacuum cleaner, this new breed of interactive devices is being used to meet the needs of...
by Amy Rubin Mindell | Jul 26, 2021 | Blog Post, Events
The ATECH team wishes to express our deep sadness at the passing of Dr. Joy Smiley Zabala, a pioneer and shining star in the Assistive Technology field. We extend our condolences to her family, friends, and share the loss being experienced by all her many colleagues....
by Amy Rubin Mindell | Jul 20, 2021 | Blog Post, Events, Research
As a result of the recent changes in home based care, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued an in-depth toolkit aimed at giving states and providers additional support as we work to rebalance and recalibrate long-term support services and...
by Amy Rubin Mindell | Jun 20, 2021 | Blog Post, Events, Research
At the most recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Microsoft showcased their commitment to influencing technology development with the goal of ensuring global independent living and inclusion. To reach this corporate goal, the company’s is leaning in to their focus on...
by Amy Rubin Mindell | Jun 20, 2021 | Blog Post, Events, Research
The Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Sensory Disabilities at Texas Tech University has just released a new video resource for parents, teachers and service personnel focusing on student mental health and special education. Originally...
by Amy Rubin Mindell | Jun 18, 2021 | Blog Post, Events, Research
In their latest product release, Google has added “Accessible Places” as a new feature within Google Maps. Celebrating the recent Global Accessibility Awareness Day, the tech giant is making good on their pledge to build maps usable by everyone, rolling out the new...
by Amy Rubin Mindell | Jun 17, 2021 | Blog Post, Events, Research
ATECH Training Center is pleased to announce that we have been welcomed as an Agency Partner by the CT Tech Act Program. The Connecticut Tech Act Project was orginally established in 1992 with the main purpose of promoting systems change and raising awareness of...
by Amy Rubin Mindell | Apr 15, 2020 | Past Webinars
Join ATECH to Learn How Help Lightning Can Help You Through Their Merged Reality Platform @ 3:00 PM TODAY! Apr 16, 2020 | 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join the Help Lightning team to learn how their merged reality product can help you provide remote...
by Amy Rubin Mindell | Mar 31, 2020 | Past Webinars
Group Homes, Independent Living & Smart Assistive Technology Apr 2, 2020 | 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Smart home devices and assistive technologies have come together to create new solutions that support people with disabilities living independently or...
by Amy Rubin Mindell | Oct 16, 2019 | Past Webinars
Next Assessment Lab March 26, 2020 3:00 PM Eastern Time Do you want to learn how to do your own assistive technology assessment for someone you work with?Join us for a special Assessment Lab to learn how to begin to assess someone in your agency for assistive...
