Illinois Assistive Technology Program

Illinois Assistive Technology Program

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

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

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Upcoming Events

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

Low Vision Technology Fair

June 24 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 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.

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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