Illinois Assistive Technology Program

Illinois Assistive Technology Program

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A teen boy in a red cap and T shirt using a laptop with a braille keyboard and display
A young child, focused intently on a AAC device resting on a table. The child is tapping on the screen of the device
A person holding a AAC device looking down at the device, focused on the screen
Child engaged with a tablet at a table
A man in a power wheelchair chopping tomatoes on a cutting board using a U shaped kitchen tool
A person using an adaptive cutting board, working in a kitchen. They are concentrating on slicing an onion with one hand using an adaptive cutting board, in a kitchen setting
An older woman uses a magnification device to sew on fabric
A young child with an adaptive writing aid secured to his right arm with Velcro straps in writing is name, in a classroom setting
Two women examining a textured glove in a kitchen
An older adult using an Assistive Technology grater in a kitchen
A young person in a striped hoodie preparing strawberries in a kitchen
A person in a striped apron cracking an egg with an egg separator into a green bowl in a kitchen
A man wearing protective eyewear plays a tactile bingo game with colorful pieces on a table
A man sitting at a table with a laptop, holding glasses, in a sunny office space, smiling for the camera
Elderly man sitting at a table using LyriQ assistive reader device to read a form
Person smiling in a wheelchair holding a stylus, with a mounted tablet in front of them
Elderly woman using a magnifying glass to view documents on a table
Woman using a digital magnification device and color contrast glasses
Two older adults examining a small magnifier to read text
Person using a digital keypad lock on a white door
A child and an older person look at a digital tablet displaying Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, surrounded by board games
woman using a TV amplification device
An elderly person reads a recipe on a Ruby device with the extended are out to read a recipe card laying on the table covered with a floral tablecloth
Woman wearing glasses and headphones for a personal amplifier with a walker in the background
Person pouring pasta from a green bowl into a pot on an induction burner, wearing a purple apron and red oven mitt
Person using an adapted spoon to eat from a white plate on a table
A person using a magnifying glass with a light to read a food package label
Woman mixing a salad in a non slip bottom bowl tongs in a kitchen
A man in a purple apron using adaptive D printed equipment to hold a frying pan in a kitchen
An IATP employee helps an older woman using a walker
Two women interact with a screen magnifier showing large text with buttons below
Elderly woman smiling while holding open a door with a smart lock
A person in a wheelchair using an adaptive controller to play a video game on a large screen
Two people using a magnifier reading device on a table with pamphlets in the background
Person mixing ingredients in a kitchen with a box of pancake and waffle mix on the counter
A person in a kitchen preparing food on a table while an instructor stands next to her watching
An older woman smiling and wearing headphones for a personal amplifier
Person in a wheelchair using assistive technology with a tablet in an office setting
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Illinois’ Premier Resource for Assistive Technology Information and Services.

A person in a kitchen preparing food on a table while an instructor stands next to her watching
A person holding a AAC device looking down at the device, focused on the screen
Elderly woman using a magnifying glass to view documents on a table
Person using a digital keypad lock on a white door
Person smiling in a wheelchair holding a stylus, with a mounted tablet in front of them
An older woman smiling and wearing headphones for a personal amplifier
Woman wearing glasses and headphones for a personal amplifier with a walker in the background
Person pouring pasta from a green bowl into a pot on an induction burner, wearing a purple apron and red oven mitt
woman using a TV amplification device
A man sitting at a table with a laptop, holding glasses, in a sunny office space, smiling for the camera
Two older adults examining a small magnifier to read text
Person in a wheelchair using assistive technology with a tablet in an office setting
Two women examining a textured glove in a kitchen
Elderly woman smiling while holding open a door with a smart lock
A child and an older person look at a digital tablet displaying Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, surrounded by board games
A man wearing protective eyewear plays a tactile bingo game with colorful pieces on a table
An IATP employee helps an older woman using a walker
A teen boy in a red cap and T shirt using a laptop with a braille keyboard and display
An older woman uses a magnification device to sew on fabric
A young person in a striped hoodie preparing strawberries in a kitchen
A person in a striped apron cracking an egg with an egg separator into a green bowl in a kitchen
Elderly man sitting at a table using LyriQ assistive reader device to read a form
A man in a power wheelchair chopping tomatoes on a cutting board using a U shaped kitchen tool
Woman using a digital magnification device and color contrast glasses
A young child, focused intently on a AAC device resting on a table. The child is tapping on the screen of the device
An elderly person reads a recipe on a Ruby device with the extended are out to read a recipe card laying on the table covered with a floral tablecloth
Person using an adapted spoon to eat from a white plate on a table
A person in a wheelchair using an adaptive controller to play a video game on a large screen
Child engaged with a tablet at a table
An older adult using an Assistive Technology grater in a kitchen
A person using an adaptive cutting board, working in a kitchen. They are concentrating on slicing an onion with one hand using an adaptive cutting board, in a kitchen setting
A young child with an adaptive writing aid secured to his right arm with Velcro straps in writing is name, in a classroom setting
Two people using a magnifier reading device on a table with pamphlets in the background
A person using a magnifying glass with a light to read a food package label
A man in a purple apron using adaptive D printed equipment to hold a frying pan in a kitchen
Woman mixing a salad in a non slip bottom bowl tongs in a kitchen
Person mixing ingredients in a kitchen with a box of pancake and waffle mix on the counter
Two women interact with a screen magnifier showing large text with buttons below
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Illinois’ Premier Resource for Assistive Technology Information and Services.

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Upcoming Events

Abilities Expo – Chicago

June 12 - June 14

ISBE & ISELA Statewide Special Education Directors’ Conference

June 22 @ 8:00 am - June 23 @ 3:30 pm CDT

Low Vision Technology Fair

June 24 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm CDT

AAC Summer Workshop

August 4 - August 5

Laremont School’s Special Needs Resource Fair & Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat

October 3 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CDT

Highlights

Learning About AT Options for Parkinson’s

Jan recently visited the IATP Demonstration Center to get ideas about what was available for people with Parkinson’s. She wanted ways she could stay up to date with friends and family via email and social media. Staff was able to show Jan a joystick and a large-print
keyboard that would allow her to easily navigate her computer. Jan could use these to stay connected through ergonomic, supportive cursor movement and an accessible keyboard with both large and bold keys for easier fine-motor typing control.

From Jan: “My world opened up all over again. So much is available and I can remain independent. All of the staff I worked with was so helpful and everyone went out of their way to listen and understand.”

To schedule a tour of IATP’s Demonstration Center, use the contact button below.

Jan sitting at a computer station in the IATP demonstration center while an IATP staff member looks on. IATP logo sits at the bottom of the photo with the words Community Living, Education and employment under it.

Highlights

Learning About AT Options for Parkinson’s

Jan recently visited the IATP Demonstration Center to get ideas about what was available for people with Parkinson’s. She wanted ways she could stay up to date with friends and family via email and social media. Staff was able to show Jan a joystick and a large-print
keyboard that would allow her to easily navigate her computer. Jan could use these to stay connected through ergonomic, supportive cursor movement and an accessible keyboard with both large and bold keys for easier fine-motor typing control.

From Jan: “My world opened up all over again. So much is available and I can remain independent. All of the staff I worked with was so helpful and everyone went out of their way to listen and understand.”

To schedule a tour of IATP’s Demonstration Center, use the contact button below.

Jan sitting at a computer station in the IATP demonstration center while an IATP staff member looks on. IATP logo sits at the bottom of the photo with the words Community Living, Education and employment under it.

Updates & Announcements

Principal Deputy Administrator Mary Lazare (Administration on Community Living) & Deputy Director Caroline Ryan (Center for Innovation and Partnership) visit ATP

ACL Tour Group Photo with IATP Staff and IATP
On Friday, May 8, Mary Lazare, the Principal Deputy Administrator for the Administration on Community Living (ACL), and Caroline Ryan, ACL Deputy Director, Center for Innovation and Partnership, visited to learn more about IATP. Staff from the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Illinois Department on Aging were also on hand to provide insight on their respective programs.

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