Assistive Technology Center of Ohio

Check out these independent sources for obtaining AEM at https://ataem.org/obtaining-aem/independent-sources

Agricultural Assistive Technology Expo in West Lafayette, IN, on Thursday, April 13. Breakout sessions, a tour option, and hands-on experience with AT devices for farmers with disabilities. There is no registration fee; register at https://agrability.info/ATexpo.

In the CLE Virtual Tour view demonstration videos of that you can use around your home to make it more accessible.

Visit the CLE Virtual Tour at cuyahogabdd.org/clevirtualtour

Image description: living room view of the Custom Living Environment apartment.

West Side Brewing's New Braille Ale Raises Funds for Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Cincinnati CityBeat Braille Ale is a raspberry gose and one of the first cans in America to feature raised braille

4/6/22 Update - PRC-Saltillo announced that TouchChat will be 50% off from May 6-12, 2022!

Check out the deep discounts being offered on select and apps and products in honor of 2022! BIG thanks to the companies/developers who participated.
https://bit.ly/AutismAcceptanceSalesApril22
*Once you open the graphic using the link above, click icons and websites for live links.
Screenreader-friendly sale document here: https://bit.ly/AutismAcceptanceSale22Screenreader

*PRC-Saltillo's TouchChat and Dialogue apps are not on sale in April. Stay tuned for upcoming discounts in May!

Both Smartbox and TobiiDynaVox shared that they do not plan to run (April 2022) sales this year. So, neither the Grid nor TD Snap are included in the April sale.

image: Single page graphic in shades of blue showing aac and educational apps and products on sale in April 2022 for Autism Acceptance Month.

Trapped on the Train: The Endless Wait for NYC's Transit System to Be Made Accessible - Emily Ladau I arrived at Penn Station in NYC at 5:05pm. I had somewhere I needed to be at 5:45, in theory just a 10 minute subway ride away. As a wheelchair user, I knew that leaving only 40 minutes to get to my destination using a notoriously inaccessible public transit system was a risky move, but […]

DIY Assistive Technology — devices made by makers — can help fill an unmet need for affordable assistive technology.

They’re open source (files are freely shared), the only cost to device users is the cost of materials, and they're buildable by anyone, anywhere.

Learn about DIY AT on December 3rd, 2021 and be a part of the Guinness World Records attempt for the most users to take an online DIY assistive tech lesson in 24 hours.

Register:

Let's Set the #ATWorldRecord! Join the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt for the most users to take an online DIY assistive technology lesson in 24 hours.

The classic white cane is going robotic! The 100-year old tool is getting some pretty cool high-tech upgrades including "a color 3D camera, an inertial measurement sensor, and its own on-board computer".
https://www.gpsworld.com/robotic-white-cane-helps-visually-impaired-navigate-indoors/

In celebration of AAC Awareness Month October 2021, a number of app developers are once again offering deep discounts! Date ranges and sale details vary, so check the graphic carefully!
I have included information from all developers who provided me with sale details.

https://bit.ly/AACAppSalesOct21 (live links to app store)

W = sale is worldwide
VPP = additional discounts apply when 20 or more copies are purchased via Apple's Volume Purchase Program

This year only, in honor of its 10 year anniversary, GoTalk Now will be on sale for only $10 (normally $99.99) for ONE DAY ONLY on October 10, 2021. While GoTalk Now is not a robust core-based AAC app, you may not be aware that GoTalk Now is an excellent app for making songs, videos (including YouTube videos), and digital books accessible. Grab it while you can on October 10th! Administrators, if you buy 20 or more copies using the VPP, it's only $5.00 a copy! It's a great option for teaching switch access!

UPDATE: Tobii DynaVox’s TD Snap (formerly Snap Core First) for iOS will be 15% off for one day only on October 13th, 2021. (Worldwide/ VPP can be applied)

UPDATE: Talk Suite Pro at 75% off.
Only $49.99. Only this Sunday 10/3.

PDF: https://bit.ly/AACAppSalesOct21PDF (live links to app store)

Image file: https://bit.ly/AACAppSalesOct21PNG

Screen reader-friendly PDF:
https://bit.ly/AACAppSales21screenreaderpdf

Image: a screenshot of my AAC Awareness Month October 2021 AAC and Education App Sale graphic. Color-blocked document in shades of tan, orange and gray with app icons.