ATLA

A 501(c)3 that connects Alaskans with the tools they need in order to learn, work, play, and participate in community life safely and independently.

[ATLA @atlaak]

We're tuning in from Alaska and our favorite spring activity is guessing if we've had our last snow storm or not! p.s. we're keeping our ergonomic shovels handy until May!

[Karen Janowski @KarenJan]

Please share where you are from and your favorite SpringTime activity. #ATchat

[Mike Marotta @mmatp]

Welcome to #ATchat. Today is #ATAwarenessDay and we have an opportunity to spread the word about the amazing AT resources / solutions that increase independence for people with disabilities.

[TechOWL @TechOWLpa]

Did you know not all toys are accessible to children with #Disabilities? This is a way to make a toy more #Accessible #AssistiveTech

[TechOWL @TechOWLpa]

Magnetic jewelry closures help make jewelry more #Accessible. #Disability #Arthritis #Jewelry #ATchat #AssistiveTech

[AssistiveWare @AssistiveWare]

It's all about making the communication connection.
#AAC #SLP #Autism

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

Whether it’s sharing a bedtime story, reading textbook passages as a class, or absorbing audio books, reading out loud helps us connect & share knowledge. Bring #WorldReadAloudDay into your classroom with @locgov’s lesson on the power of reading aloud: https://t.co/26YUyfBgF9

[ATLA @atlaak]

Learn more about iCC for Alaskans at https://t.co/tjMKh8c3bT

[iCanConnect @iCanConnect1]

January is #BrailleLiteracyMonth. #Braille benefits many who have vision & hearing loss. #iCanConnect provides a variety of #brailledevices to qualified participants. Read how Diane Graves uses her braille devices to communicate with those closest to her. https://t.co/lKXJCFKeO0

[TechOWL @TechOWLpa]

Check out this Tipy Keyboard at #ATIA2022 #ATchat #AssistiveTechnology

[ATLA @atlaak]

We hope everyone at #ATIA2022 has a fantastic time! Our team is missing you all!

[ATIA @ATIAorg]

MOVIA's teacher's aid and HomePal Kebbi is excited to welcome attendees to #ATIA2022! Stop by the @MoviaRobotics booth in the Exhibit Hall to say hello.

[ATLA @atlaak]

"It works on web or mobile but is still fairly limited, translating only English meetings to four languages: French, German, Portuguese and Spanish."

[Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles @hillary_atp]

Google meet adds live translated captions- cool! #ATChat #ELL #UDL
https://t.co/xI9x23nfIL

[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

Celebrated around the world every year on January 4th, #WorldBrailleDay was established by the United Nations to raise awareness of the importance of #braille. This post for more information and some ideas for how to celebrate.

https://t.co/cvn9UXCARQ

[Makers Making Change @MakerMakeChange]

(Toy) Hack for the Holidays!

This season, give the gift of a #SwitchAdapted toy to your local children's hospital. Follow these resources to get started:

🧸 #Hack instructions for 11 common toys: https://t.co/4kNmn6VXQ7

🧸 Guide on switch adapting toys: https://t.co/Nk2TcAiVAy

[Eric Curts @ericcurts]

📄 Google Docs adds new table features including sorting rows, pinning header row, easier adding & moving of rows & columns, new properties sidebar & more https://t.co/lFpFy2ULiY
#edtech #GoogleEDU

[ATLA @atlaak]

Today is Assistive Technology Awareness Day!
Explore AT at https://t.co/L6iQ0lYAsp #ATawarenessDay #Access4All

[Tamara Van Wyhe @Tch2LrnAK]

Alaska's got talent, and it has been on display BIG TIME during #aste21! What better way to celebrate a rockstar colleague than by making a nomination for Teacher of the Year?! 🍏👨🏽‍🏫🍎 DEADLINE is March 15th! https://t.co/CVeNUrRNau @AlaskaDEED @ASTEConnect

[NH Disability and Health Program @nhdhp]

.@Google released a new #Accessibility app that enables people who are non-verbal to communicate with their eyes via @digitaliworld https://t.co/sb4r2n4g7E #AssistiveTechnology

[ATLA @atlaak]

We miss seeing everyone in FL, but still excited to learn from the comfort of our homes! Happy #ATIA2021!

[ATIA @ATIAorg]

Today is the day! Day 1 of #ATIA2021 : AT Connected. Today's sessions are focused on the AAC Strand. Visit our website to learn more: https://t.co/CYgFCtWuYU

[ATLA @atlaak]

Watch the videos below! #Access4All #TechTuesday https://t.co/a3opmXFki9

[ATLA @atlaak]

The video within the link shows a great demonstration of how ADA works, and how much effort and thought has gone into its design. #TechTuesday #Access4All https://t.co/YHORN4v9Vk

[ATLA @atlaak]

“Accessible products are better because, as the social model reminds us, they allow more people to participate in society, act in the world more independently, and live their lives with equality and a sense of belonging” #Access4All https://t.co/Sq1bitjmGx