Illinois Assistive Technology Program

Illinois Assistive Technology Program

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A man in a power wheelchair chopping tomatoes on a cutting board using a U shaped kitchen tool
Woman mixing a salad in a non slip bottom bowl tongs in a kitchen
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
Child engaged with a tablet at a table
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
Person using an adapted spoon to eat from a white plate on a table
Elderly woman smiling while holding open a door with a smart lock
Person smiling in a wheelchair holding a stylus, with a mounted tablet in front of them
Person mixing ingredients in a kitchen with a box of pancake and waffle mix on the counter
A person holding a AAC device looking down at the device, focused on the screen
A young child, focused intently on a AAC device resting on a table. The child is tapping on the screen of the device
Two people using a magnifier reading device on a table with pamphlets in the background
A man sitting at a table with a laptop, holding glasses, in a sunny office space, smiling for the camera
woman using a TV amplification device
Woman wearing glasses and headphones for a personal amplifier with a walker in the background
A person using a magnifying glass with a light to read a food package label
A man wearing protective eyewear plays a tactile bingo game with colorful pieces on a table
A person in a striped apron cracking an egg with an egg separator into a green bowl in a kitchen
Two women examining a textured glove in a kitchen
A young person in a striped hoodie preparing strawberries in a kitchen
A person in a kitchen preparing food on a table while an instructor stands next to her watching
Elderly woman using a magnifying glass to view documents on a table
A young child with an adaptive writing aid secured to his right arm with Velcro straps in writing is name, in a classroom setting
Person using a digital keypad lock on a white door
An older adult using an Assistive Technology grater in a kitchen
An IATP employee helps an older woman using a walker
A person in a wheelchair using an adaptive controller to play a video game on a large screen
A child and an older person look at a digital tablet displaying Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, surrounded by board games
Woman using a digital magnification device and color contrast glasses
Elderly man sitting at a table using LyriQ assistive reader device to read a form
A man in a purple apron using adaptive D printed equipment to hold a frying pan in a kitchen
Person pouring pasta from a green bowl into a pot on an induction burner, wearing a purple apron and red oven mitt
Two older adults examining a small magnifier to read text
Two women interact with a screen magnifier showing large text with buttons below
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
Person in a wheelchair using assistive technology with a tablet in an office setting
An older woman smiling and wearing headphones for a personal amplifier
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Illinois’ Premier Resource for Assistive Technology Information and Services.

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

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Upcoming Events

WISE Webinar

May 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

Springfield Pride Fest

May 16 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm CDT

26th Annual Central Illinois Senior Celebration

May 20 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CDT

WISE Webinar

May 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

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

Highlights

IATP Celebrates Older Americans Month

The month of May has been recognized as Older American’s Month (OAM) since 1963. Originally named Senior Citizens Month it has evolved over time and has a different theme each year. The 2026 theme is Champion Your Health. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of OAM and you can find more information on their website at  https://acl.gov/

IATP offers many free services and programs that support healthy aging through the use of assistive technology (AT). If you are not sure where to begin in your search for AT that may benefit you, start with our information and assistance through a phone call or email and/or browse our website to learn more about the many options we offer.

An older adult balancing on a log outside with a banner saying "Celebrating Older Americans Month: Champion Your Health" with the Older Americans Month logo.

Highlights

IATP Celebrates Older Americans Month

The month of May has been recognized as Older American’s Month (OAM) since 1963. Originally named Senior Citizens Month it has evolved over time and has a different theme each year. The 2026 theme is Champion Your Health. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of OAM and you can find more information on their website at  https://acl.gov/

IATP offers many free services and programs that support healthy aging through the use of assistive technology (AT). If you are not sure where to begin in your search for AT that may benefit you, start with our information and assistance through a phone call or email and/or browse our website to learn more about the many options we offer.

An older adult balancing on a log outside with a banner saying "Celebrating Older Americans Month: Champion Your Health" with the Older Americans Month logo.

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