Assistive Technology Awareness Day
On Thursday, March 20th, over a hundred individuals came out to explore exciting new innovations, as well as to learn from the AT community. Many took the time to make some "AT tools" with TechACCESS staff in their interactive, hands-on Maker Space! Items being used were made using the 3-D Printers that TechACCESS has at their office.
The Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP) Partners which include ATEL, OSCIL, TechACCESS, and West Bay Educational Collaborative, sponsored the AT Awareness Expo held at the Radisson Airport Hotel in Warwick.
Vendors that participated included:
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ATAP |
OSCIL |
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ATEL |
Paul V. Sherlock Center |
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Crick Software |
PRC-Saltillo |
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Easter Seals MA |
RI Governor’s Commission on Disabilities |
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Hamilton Relay |
RI Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired |
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HipMe |
Talk To Me Technologies |
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Insight |
Talking Books |
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Lift and Care Systems |
TechACCESS of RI |
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Mobility Recyclers |
T-Mobile Accessibility |
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Mobius Mobility |
Tobii Dynavox |
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New England Low Vision |
Voiceitt by The Babel Group |
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West Bay Educational Collaborative |
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TechACCESS of Rhode Island and all the ATAP Partners look forward to seeing you at the Assistive Technology Conference of New England on November 20, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI.
Michael Matracia, RI Council on Assistive Technology (RICAT) Co-Chair welcomed everyone to the AT Awareness Expo.
Hayley Renoir, was one of several staff that helped at reception desk checking people in.
TechACCESS staff manning their booth.
Lisa Labitt, West Bay Educational Collaborative, answered many questions regarding Assistive Technology schools have available for students with disabilities.
Kathryn Mainor-Goodness and Susan Furtado explained some of the services provided through the Office of Rehabilitation Services/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired unit to attendees.
At the ATEL table, Denise Corson, Program Coordinator, and James Litvack were showing their information to Jennifer Fiske, ATAP Program Director,
RICAT Co-Chairs Michael Matracia and Ben Dugas.
