Illinois’ Premier Resource for Assistive Technology Information and Services.
Illinois’ Premier Resource for Assistive Technology Information and Services.
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.
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.
Updates & Announcements
Proclamation Celebrating October as Assistive Technology Month
WHEREAS, Illinois residents of all ages with disabilities and health conditions may need assistive technology devices and services to live independently and productively, as well as to participate fully in the activities of their communities; and,
WHEREAS, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized for specific needs, an assistive technology device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities; and,
WHEREAS, an assistive technology service is any service that directly assists an individual in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device; and,
WHEREAS, assistive technology devices and services are not luxury items – they are necessities for people of all ages with disabilities and other health conditions who utilize these devices and services to control and improve their own lives and futures; and,
WHEREAS, Illinois is a leader in the development and implementation of assistive technology programs for its residents with disabilities;
THEREFORE, I, JB Pritzker, Governor of the State of Illinois, do hereby proclaim October 2026 as Assistive Technology Month in Illinois and encourage all residents to become aware of the many ways in which assistive technologies contribute to the health, independence, and happiness of our friends, neighbors, family members, and co-workers with disabilities.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Illinois to be affixed.
Done at the Capitol in the City of Springfield, this THIRTIETH day of JULY, in the Year of Our Lord, two thousand and TWENTY-SIX, and of the State of Illinois, two hundred and SEVENTH.
Governor JB Pritzker
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias