Illinois Assistive Technology Program

Illinois Assistive Technology Program

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

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Upcoming Events

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

Validation and Clinical Interpretation of the Fall Concerns Scale for People Who Use Wheelchairs and Scooters (FCS-WC/S)

Disability, Participation, and Quality of Life Laboratory Logo

The Disability, Participation, and Quality of Life Laboratory at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites you to participate in an online research study. This study aims to evaluate a newly developed measure called “Fall Concerns Scale for People Who Use Wheelchairs and Scooters (FCS-WC/S)”. We are testing the tool to make sure it measures concerns about falling correctly and how it can help healthcare providers better assess fall-related concerns.

What will you do? Complete three online surveys over six months (Each survey takes about 20-50 minutes)

Who can participate? You are eligible if you:

  • Are 18 years or older
  • Use a wheelchair or scooter for at least 75% of your mobility
  • Have used a wheelchair or scooter for at least the past 6 months.
  • Can read and speak English
  • Are physically present in the United States.

You will be compensated with an Amazon gift card after each survey, totaling $40.

Register: Visit the Participant Registration Form for Fall Concerns Scale (FCS) Study link

Contact: For questions or to participate, email dpqol-fcs@illinois.edu

The study protocol has been approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign (IRB25‑1212).

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