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In Memoriam: Dave Hingsburger
The ATECH team is saddened at the loss of Dave Hingsburger, a tireless leader in the in the field of intellectual & developmental disability
Remembering Joy Smiley Zabala
We share the loss of mentor and leader, Joy Smiley Zabala with all of the IDD direct care community. We wish her family condolences.
CMS Issues Long Term Services & Supports Rebalancing Toolkit
CMS has issued a new toolkit aimed at providing best practices and tools for states rebalancing long term services and supports and HCBS
Bridging the Divide: One Way to Close the Gap between AT Access and Usage Barriers Among Disabled African Americans
Learn what can be done to bridge the historical gap between African Americans and access to assistive technology!
Assistive Technology & The Labor Shortage: Opportunities, Challenges & Barriers
Learn how service providers can combat the direct care labor shortage by using assistive technology in group home settings. Read More!
Microsoft’s AI for Accessibility Program Offers Grants in Four Focus Areas
Microsoft’s AI for Accessibility Grants fund individuals and organization working to better the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Youth Mental Health and IDD
Learn about Texas Tech University’s video resource for parents & teachers of youth with dual diagnosis of IDD & a mental health condition.
Google Adds Wheelchair Accessibility Feature to Google Maps
Google has recently updated their Maps app, now including an icon denoting wheelchair accessibility for those with mobility issues. Read more
Unmet Assistive Technology Needs Within The Elderly Population
Find out what the latest research says about meeting the unmet assistive technology needs of the elderly population. Read more now.
Past Webinars
B’ZT Smart Apparel
Smart B’ZT® Apparel Learning Lab Dec. 16, 2020 | 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join ATECH to learn more about B’ZT Smart Apparel. Through the innovative combination of Machine-Washable Smart Clothing with Bluetooth Tracking and Smartphone Technology, B’ZT can...
Let ATECH Help You Prepare for the Future
Let ATECH Help You Prepare for the FutureDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, smart-home assistive technology is proving its power to maximize residence safety and security in both group home and home care situations. These technologies are allowing us all to preserve levels...
Claris Continuum Learning Lab
Join ATECH and the Claris Team to Learn More About Claris Continuum Remote Patient MonitoringMay 7, 2020 | 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join the Claris Team to learn all about their latest product, Claris Continuum, a remote patient monitoring solution that...
Claris Companion Portal Training Lab
Join Marisol @ATECH to Learn How To Use the Claris Companion Portal Apr 30, 2020 | 2:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Are you using the Claris Companion Tablet and want to learn how to use the Claris Companion Portal? Marisol will review how to manage the Claris...
Claris for Caregivers App Training Lab
Join Marisol @ATECH to Learn to Make Calls and Produce Reports with the Claris for Caregivers App Apr 23, 2020 | 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Have you recently purchased the Claris Companion Tablet and want to learn how to use the Claris for Caregivers App?...
Help Lightning Learning Lab
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...
Group Homes, Independent Living & Smart Assistive Technology
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...
Assessment Lab
Next Assessment LabMarch 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...