Illinois Assistive Technology Program

Illinois Assistive Technology Program

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Person mixing ingredients in a kitchen with a box of pancake and waffle mix on the counter
A man sitting at a table with a laptop, holding glasses, in a sunny office space, smiling for the camera
Person in a wheelchair using assistive technology with a tablet in an office setting
A man in a power wheelchair chopping tomatoes on a cutting board using a U shaped kitchen tool
Woman wearing glasses and headphones for a personal amplifier with a walker in the background
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 young child with an adaptive writing aid secured to his right arm with Velcro straps in writing is name, in a classroom setting
An older woman smiling and wearing headphones for a personal amplifier
A person using a magnifying glass with a light to read a food package label
Person pouring pasta from a green bowl into a pot on an induction burner, wearing a purple apron and red oven mitt
woman using a TV amplification device
A man wearing protective eyewear plays a tactile bingo game with colorful pieces on a table
Person smiling in a wheelchair holding a stylus, with a mounted tablet in front of them
An IATP employee helps an older woman using a walker
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 women examining a textured glove in a kitchen
A young person in a striped hoodie preparing strawberries in a kitchen
An older woman uses a magnification device to sew on fabric
An older adult using an Assistive Technology grater in a kitchen
A man in a purple apron using adaptive D printed equipment to hold a frying pan in a kitchen
Two people using a magnifier reading device on a table with pamphlets in the background
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 interact with a screen magnifier showing large text with buttons below
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 using a digital keypad lock on a white door
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 in a kitchen preparing food on a table while an instructor stands next to her watching
Elderly woman smiling while holding open a door with a smart lock
Elderly woman using a magnifying glass to view documents on a table
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
Elderly man sitting at a table using LyriQ assistive reader device to read a form
Child engaged with a tablet at a table
Two older adults examining a small magnifier to read text
A person holding a AAC device looking down at the device, focused on the screen
Person using an adapted spoon to eat from a white plate on a table
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Illinois’ Premier Resource for Assistive Technology Information and Services.

A young child, focused intently on a AAC device resting on a table. The child is tapping on the screen of the device
Person using a digital keypad lock on a white door
Elderly woman using a magnifying glass to view documents on a table
Woman mixing a salad in a non slip bottom bowl tongs in a kitchen
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
Child engaged with a tablet at a table
woman using a TV amplification device
Person in a wheelchair using assistive technology with a tablet in an office setting
A person in a kitchen preparing food on a table while an instructor stands next to her watching
A man wearing protective eyewear plays a tactile bingo game with colorful pieces on a table
Two women interact with a screen magnifier showing large text with buttons below
A man sitting at a table with a laptop, holding glasses, in a sunny office space, smiling for the camera
A teen boy in a red cap and T shirt using a laptop with a braille keyboard and display
A man in a purple apron using adaptive D printed equipment to hold a frying pan in a kitchen
A person holding a AAC device looking down at the device, focused on the screen
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 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
A young child with an adaptive writing aid secured to his right arm with Velcro straps in writing is name, in a classroom setting
Elderly woman smiling while holding open a door with a smart lock
Person mixing ingredients in a kitchen with a box of pancake and waffle mix on the counter
A child and an older person look at a digital tablet displaying Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, surrounded by board games
A young person in a striped hoodie preparing strawberries in a kitchen
Two older adults examining a small magnifier to read text
A person in a wheelchair using an adaptive controller to play a video game on a large screen
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
Elderly man sitting at a table using LyriQ assistive reader device to read a form
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
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
An IATP employee helps an older woman using a walker
Woman using a digital magnification device and color contrast glasses
Two women examining a textured glove in a kitchen
An older woman smiling and wearing headphones for a personal amplifier
Woman wearing glasses and headphones for a personal amplifier with a walker in the background
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

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

In Memory of Mike Ervin

The Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) is deeply saddened by the loss of Mike Ervin. Please visit the link below to read more about Mike’s impactful life.

Mike was a writer, a playwright, and one of the most effective disability rights organizers Illinois has ever had. He co-founded Chicago ADAPT, originally American Disabled for Accessible Public Transit, and helped win accessible buses in Chicago before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed. He did it with persistence, protest, and a sense of humor that made people want to show up.

IATP has served Illinoisans with disabilities since 1989. Our job is to help people get the tools they need to live independently, at home and in their communities. That work depends on the same idea Mike fought for his whole life: people with disabilities belong in the community, not in institutions. Mike made that case loudly, including at the Statehouse here in Springfield, and he never stopped.

We’re grateful for everything Mike gave to the disability community. Our thoughts are with his wife, Rahnee Patrick, his family, his “pit crew,” and everyone who loved him.

Read more about Mike at Access Living

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