@geeknproud42.bsky.socialCan technology be an extension of our bodies?
Using my wheelchair feels so intuitive that I barely think about it. Yet I also love exploring what I can do without it.
Independence isn't about using more technology. It's about having choices.
#AssistiveTechnology #Disability #HumanAugmentation
@cenmac.bsky.socialIf you're heading to the Tes SEND Show at the Business Design Centre in Islington today come and say Hi to the CENMAC team on Stand B50! Pick up a tote bag and have a chat about how we can help support the children and young people in your school.
#TesSENDShow #SEND #Inclusion #AssistiveTechnology
@coachjasmine.bsky.social#DigitalResourceOfTheWeek
A useful updated resource from CALL Scotland for anyone supporting individuals with complex communication needs.
#AssistiveTechnology
#InclusiveEducation
#Communication
#CALLScotland
@techability.bsky.socialJoin us on 19 November in Coventry to hear Kirstin highlight how to integrate #AssistiveTechnology as part of formative assessment. Making sure learners establish a typical way of working before needing AT for more formal assessments.
www.techability.org.uk/techability-...
#TechAbility26
@geeknproud42.bsky.socialFilming day @rigb.org
AI and assistive technology can give disabled people greater independence, but communication is more than transmitting words. It’s timing, humour, emotion and spontaneity.
What makes you feel genuinely heard in a conversation?
@davebanesaccess.bsky.socialWearable technology may help AAC move beyond the tablet screen and become more closely integrated into everyday life. Our latest blog considers what this could mean for users: globalsymbols.com/news/Wearabl...
#AACAwareness #WearableTech #AssistiveTechnology #Inclusion
@gmuttac.bsky.socialAAC Awareness month is held every October to raise public knowledge about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). To celebrate, most AAC apps are heavily discounted. @engagingaacslp has created a helpful flyer showing what’s on sale.
@amcsupport.bsky.social💬 Tell Us About It Tuesday! 💙
What’s an adaptive tool you use that makes everyday life easier?
💙 Tell us about it in the comments!
💡 Explore AMCSI’s Assistive Devices resources:
AMCSupport.org/assistive-devices
#AMCSI #TellUsAboutItTuesday #AMCStrong #AssistiveTechnology
@xceptionallearning.bsky.socialLearning Readiness Through Digital Activities: How VergeTAB Helps
Read More: vergetab.com/special-educ...
#VergeTAB #XceptionalLEARNING #LearningReadiness #SpecialEducation #DigitalLearning #AssistiveTechnology #ChildDevelopment #TherapyTechnology
@captelphone.bsky.socialAlerting Devices for Hearing Loss: Making Home Alerts Easier to Notice
Fire Prevention Week is a good reminder to build a simple home safety plan around the alerts that fit your life. #alertingdevices #firepreventionweek #assistivetechnology
www.captel.com/2026/10/aler...
@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialA parent's heartfelt testimony reveals how SELPA support transformed their son's learning journey, culminating in the emotional moment he communicated "I love you" through an eye-gaze device.
Learn more here!
@buildingwings.bsky.socialOctober is AAC Awareness Month! 🌍
This month we celebrate AAC together — raising awareness, sharing stories, and supporting communication for all.
#AACAwarenessMonth #AugmentativeCommunication #AssistiveTechnology #CommunicationForAll #AutismAwareness #SpecialEducation #AAC
@cast-udl.bsky.socialFor AAC Awareness Month, meet Laila, a middle schooler and cheerleader who will tell you what she thinks if you give her the chance. Her story is new on our blog.
🔗 https://pulse.ly/jcgtcxhny4
#AAC #AACAwarenessMonth #AssistiveTechnology #UDL
@gmuttac.bsky.socialJoy Zabala Fellowship had a substantial impact in her 40+ year career in promoting inclusion for learners with disabilities in K-12, postsecondary, and workforce settings.
@deconspray.bsky.socialVibe coding could change who gets to build accessible software. Aaron Preece shows how lived accessibility expertise can guide AI coding agents.
#DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y #VibeCoding #AI #AssistiveTechnology #InclusiveDesign
@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialTownsend is taking big steps towards accessibility in public meetings, including portable captioning tools and collaborations with local schools!
Get the details!
#TownsendMiddlesexCounty #MA #CitizenPortal #PublicMeetings #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalAccessibility #TownsendDisability
@deconspray.bsky.socialYour PDF may look accessible. Is it? Aaron Preece breaks down common PDF accessibility pitfalls and why testing matters.
#Accessibility #PDFAccessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #WCAG #DocumentAccessibility #AssistiveTechnology
@deconspray.bsky.socialAccessible isn't enough if using your product is exhausting. Are you designing for task completion, or sustainable interaction?
#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #DigitalAccessibility #UX #A11y #WCAG #AssistiveTechnology
@tum.deA soft robotic #exosuit developed at TUM helps older adults stand up and walk more efficiently. In a study, 10 participants completed sit-to-stand movements faster with the suit’s assistance: go.tum.de/190389
#robotics #AssistiveTechnology
📷A.Heddergott
@deconspray.bsky.socialAssistive tech may work just fine. The website may not. Accessibility starts by testing the experience, not just the technology.
#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #AssistiveTechnology #UX #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #ID24