Illinois Assistive Technology Program

Illinois Assistive Technology Program

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Person smiling in a wheelchair holding a stylus, with a mounted tablet in front of them
A man wearing protective eyewear plays a tactile bingo game with colorful pieces on a table
A young child, focused intently on a AAC device resting on a table. The child is tapping on the screen of the device
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 digital magnification device and color contrast glasses
A man sitting at a table with a laptop, holding glasses, in a sunny office space, smiling for the camera
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
Elderly woman using a magnifying glass to view documents on a table
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 pouring pasta from a green bowl into a pot on an induction burner, wearing a purple apron and red oven mitt
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
Person mixing ingredients in a kitchen with a box of pancake and waffle mix on the counter
An older adult using an Assistive Technology grater in a kitchen
An older woman smiling and wearing headphones for a personal amplifier
An older woman uses a magnification device to sew on fabric
Two older adults examining a small magnifier to read text
Person in a wheelchair using assistive technology with a tablet in an office setting
Elderly man sitting at a table using LyriQ assistive reader device to read a form
An IATP employee helps an older woman using a walker
Person using a digital keypad lock on a white door
A man in a purple apron using adaptive D printed equipment to hold a frying pan in a kitchen
woman using a TV amplification device
A young person in a striped hoodie preparing strawberries in a kitchen
Child engaged with a tablet at 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
Person using an adapted spoon to eat from a white plate on a table
Woman wearing glasses and headphones for a personal amplifier with a walker in the background
Two people using a magnifier reading device on a table with pamphlets in the background
Elderly woman smiling while holding open a door with a smart lock
Two women examining a textured glove in a kitchen
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
A child and an older person look at a digital tablet displaying Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, surrounded by board games
Woman mixing a salad in a non slip bottom bowl tongs in a kitchen
A person holding a AAC device looking down at the device, focused on the screen
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Illinois’ Premier Resource for Assistive Technology Information and Services.

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

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Upcoming Events

Illinois CEC 77th Fall Convention

November 5 - November 7

IDHS: Intro to Augmentative & Alternative Communication

November 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am CST

Intro to AT & AAC – Part 3: AT/AAC Evaluations and Devices

January 21, 2027 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm CST

Intro to AT & AAC – Part 3: AT/AAC Evaluations and Devices

January 21, 2027 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm CST

Intro to AT & AAC – Part 4: Exploring, Utilizing, and Incorporating AT/AAC

April 22, 2027 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm CDT

Intro to AT & AAC – Part 4: Exploring, Utilizing, and Incorporating AT/AAC

April 22, 2027 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm CDT

Stories & Highlights

IATP Open House – Thank You for Visiting!

Two adults talk in the doorway of the IATP smart home display, with accessibility devices and a key rack visible on the wall
Woman demonstrating an assistive technology device to an older woman seated at a dining table
Several people gather around a desktop computer in the IATP Demo center
People gather at information booths during an outdoor event beneath a tent, with an Illinois AgrAbility sign in the foreground

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House and Resource Fair yesterday! We appreciate our vendors for spending the day with us and providing so many valuable resources. If you weren’t able to stop by, you can visit our website to learn more about IATP programs athttp://www.iltech.org


Check out our interview with WANDTV news about the Open House and Resource Fair event: https://www.wandtv.com/2026/10/27/springfield-non-profit-connects-people-with-life-changing-technology/

People gather at an information booth inside the outdoor event tent at IATP
People gather around equipment and displays in the IATP demo center
People browse informational tables at the IATP resource booth inside an outdoor event tent
People browse informational booths the crowded outdoor IATP fair beneath a canopy
Open House People browse information booths at the IATP resource fair inside a large outdoor tent.
IATP staff members talk with visitors inside the outdoor tent at the IATP Resource Fair
Four women gather in a in the IATP Smart Home kitchen
A group of people gathers and talks in the IATP makers space

Highlights

IATP Open House – Thank You for Visiting!

Two adults talk in the doorway of the IATP smart home display, with accessibility devices and a key rack visible on the wall
Woman demonstrating an assistive technology device to an older woman seated at a dining table
Several people gather around a desktop computer in the IATP Demo center
People gather at information booths during an outdoor event beneath a tent, with an Illinois AgrAbility sign in the foreground

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House and Resource Fair yesterday! We appreciate our vendors for spending the day with us and providing so many valuable resources. If you weren’t able to stop by, you can visit our website to learn more about IATP programs athttp://www.iltech.org


Check out our interview with WANDTV news about the Open House and Resource Fair event: https://www.wandtv.com/2026/10/27/springfield-non-profit-connects-people-with-life-changing-technology/

People gather at an information booth inside the outdoor event tent at IATP
People gather around equipment and displays in the IATP demo center
People browse informational tables at the IATP resource booth inside an outdoor event tent
People browse informational booths the crowded outdoor IATP fair beneath a canopy
Open House People browse information booths at the IATP resource fair inside a large outdoor tent.
IATP staff members talk with visitors inside the outdoor tent at the IATP Resource Fair
Four women gather in a in the IATP Smart Home kitchen
A group of people gathers and talks in the IATP makers space

Updates & Announcements

Proclamation Celebrating October as Assistive Technology Month

Illinois proclamation declaring October 2026 Assistive Technology Month, with the state seal, official text, and signatures of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and Governor JB Pritzker.

WHEREAS, Illinois residents of all ages with disabilities and health conditions may need assistive technology devices and services to live independently and productively, as well as to participate fully in the activities of their communities; and,

WHEREAS, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized for specific needs, an assistive technology device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities; and,

WHEREAS, an assistive technology service is any service that directly assists an individual in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device; and,

WHEREAS, assistive technology devices and services are not luxury items – they are necessities for people of all ages with disabilities and other health conditions who utilize these devices and services to control and improve their own lives and futures; and,

WHEREAS, Illinois is a leader in the development and implementation of assistive technology programs for its residents with disabilities;

THEREFORE, I, JB Pritzker, Governor of the State of Illinois, do hereby proclaim October 2026 as Assistive Technology Month in Illinois and encourage all residents to become aware of the many ways in which assistive technologies contribute to the health, independence, and happiness of our friends, neighbors, family members, and co-workers with disabilities.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Illinois to be affixed.

Done at the Capitol in the City of Springfield, this THIRTIETH day of JULY, in the Year of Our Lord, two thousand and TWENTY-SIX, and of the State of Illinois, two hundred and SEVENTH.

Governor JB Pritzker

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias

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