The Utah Assistive Technology Program helps Utahns statewide be independent through access to assistive technology. Tweets and retweets are not endorsement.
Logan, Utah
Joined March 2011
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Utah AT Program retweeted
#AssistiveTechnology like voice controls and automatic door openers are vital in independent living.
Our friends at @PROP_TIL are providing home automation systems for youth aged 12-18 with limited mobility in #BC. Apply here: ow.ly/OzSV50Lm3sw
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Utah AT Program retweeted
The Steady Handy bar helps you sit and stand when entering and exiting a car! #AssistiveTechnology
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The WebAIM Million - 2022 update: webaim.org/projects/million/ An annual accessibility evaluation of the home pages for the top 1,000,000 web sites.
A summary of key findings is at webaim.org/blog/webaim-milli…
We found small improvements, but still much to be done. #WebAIMMillion
Utah AT Program retweeted
The Squeezi is a cheap and effective #AssistiveTechnology :) check it out!
Utah AT Program retweeted
The next time you're visiting with your eye doctor, ask if you can benefit from Braille Institute's free low vision rehabilitation services. Have the doctor send over the referral form and then make an appointment with one of our low vision specialists. brailleinstitute.org/low-vis…
ALT At the top is white text on green background that reads "FREE Low Vision Rehabilitation Services". At the center is a photo of a woman with low vision getting her eyes checked up. At the bottom is the link to learn more about Braille Institute's free low vision rehabilitation services.
Utah AT Program retweeted
#InternationalWheelchairDay was on March 1st, with users celebrating the #Positive impact a #Wheelchair has on their lives.
But it was also a day to remember there is still more to be done in this world for people with #Disabilities to give them total freedom & independence!
Utah AT Program retweeted
a11yphant, a little tool that teaches web accessibility, one step at a time, broken down into manageable tasks.
a11yphant.com/
ALT An example of a code challenge on a11yphant.com
Utah AT Program retweeted
CARD® Parent Training Event | Gimme Gimme Gimme! Strategies for Addressing Your Child’s Wants, Fri. March 11 12pm. Click To Join The Class ► bit.ly/CARDParentTraining22
Visit CenterForAutism.com or email Info@CenterForAutism.com
#autism #ASD #centerforautism #parenttraining
Utah AT Program retweeted
We’re so excited to share #IWillAlwaysBeMe - a new way for people with #motorneuronedisease to bank their voice through SpeakUnique!
ℹ️Find out more at iwillalwaysbeme.com.
#MND #ALS #VoiceBanking #AAC
Utah AT Program retweeted
In our February Peer Newsletter, you'll find recommendations on gloves for winter wheeling, the best ways to be seen when wheeling on these dark, gloomy nights, and exciting new research studies from Dr. Borisoff and Dr. Claydon and others! Read more here: conta.cc/3IMynEm
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A 3D printed stylus can make using touch screens more accessible. Bonus: they are completely customizable! Conductive PLA and stylus tips are the secret here! #3Dprinting #AssistiveTechnology #accessibility
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SPARK will be the largest autism study in US history and the goal is to speed up research to understand causes & treatments for ASD. There is no cost and it can be completed online.
You will receive a $50 Amazon gift card for participating!
LEARN MORE: bit.ly/SPARKSTDY-StanfordCD
Utah AT Program retweeted
Reading Tip – Using a book stand can help to keep your body in a comfortable and upright position when reading at a table.
#BrailleInstitute #NoBoundariesInSight #LowVisionAwarenessMonth #VisionImpairment #LowVision #LowVisionRehabilitation #HelpfulTips
ALT Woman holding a book against a fixed bookstand with a lamp directed towards her book.
Utah AT Program retweeted
Calling all healthcare professionals 📢 sign up to one of our free voice banking webinars and create your own SpeakUnique voice to demo to your clients 🧑💻🎧. Email richard.cave@nhs.net to book onto one of the below sessions:
Utah AT Program retweeted
Here are some play-time tips to assist you when indulging a child with learning disabilities :)
#PlayBasedLearning #BoardGames #ToddlerGames #Fun #Children #DisabilityAwareness #SpecialNeedsFamily #ToddlerActivities #PlayandLearn #ParentingTips #OccupationalTherapy #Family
