WISE Webinar
2026-04-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82457706975?pwd=[REDACTED]
Are you interested in learning about how work will affect your Social Security disability benefits? The Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) – Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program has partnered with the Illinois Division of Rehabilitation (DRS) to host free online Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) webinars. WISE webinars can help you and your family members learn about the Ticket to Work Program and Social Security work incentives. To make WISE webinars more convenient for our beneficiaries and their families, we host them multiple times a month. Use the Zoom link to join. All sessions will have ASL interpreters during the Zoom presentation.

Transition to Adulthood Resource Fair in Huntley
2026-04-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Huntley High School, 13719 Harmony Rd., Huntley, IL, 60142, United States
Free resource fair featuring transition information and resources for students with disabilities and their families
Join Huntley Community School District 158 for the Transition to Adult Resource Fair on April 15 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Huntley High School.
Explore future options for students currently enrolled in the District 158 LIGHT (Life Instruction Guiding Huntley Transition) program or nearing the end of high school.
Participants can explore a wide range of resources and learn more about:

Certificate programs
Career training
College
Adult services for all abilities

See Huntley Community School District’s website and calendar for more details about the transition and resource fair.

The Autism Conference
2026-04-29 | Bone Student Center, Illinois State University, 200 N University St, Normal, IL, 61761, United States
Come visit our SLPs at the IATP booth for the 4th Annual Autism Conference!

Springfield Pride Fest
2026-05-16 11:00 - 18:00 | Download Springfield, Illinois, 6th street, Springfield, IL, 62701, United States
Springfield Pride Fest will have over 100 vendors, great entertainment, great food and drinks, a fun-filled family area, youth and teen talent shows, pride merchandise, and MORE! Stop by and see IATP at their booth!

26th Annual Central Illinois Senior Celebration
2026-05-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Orr Building – Illinois State Fairgrounds, East Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL, 62702, United States
IATP will be exhibiting at the Central Illinois Senior Celebration at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Stop by to see assistive technology in person!
Free admission with the donation of a canned food item for the Central Illinois Foodbank.

Abilities Expo - Chicago
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14 | Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, Thoreau Drive North, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Visit IATP at the Abilities Expo.
Abilities Expo brings you life-changing opportunities. It’s products and tech. It’s the chance to play quad rugby, climb an all-inclusive climbing wall, meet a mini horse and connect with others in the disability community.

ISBE & ISELA Statewide Special Education Directors' Conference
2026-06-22 08:00 - 2026-06-23 15:30 | Marriot Hotel, Normal, 201 Broadway Avenue, Normal, IL, 61761, United States
Come visit our SLPs at the IATP booth!
This two-day professional learning experience is designed specifically for special education directors and leadership teams. Participants will engage in thought-provoking keynotes, leader-focused breakout sessions, and practical, transferable tools grounded in both evidence and real-world application. Dedicated time for collaboration and networking will allow leaders to connect with colleagues from school districts, cooperatives, Regional Offices of Education, and state partners to share challenges, strategies, and promising practices.

Low Vision Technology Fair
2026-06-24 09:00 - 14:00 | Christ The King Parish Hall, Barberry Drive, Springfield, IL, 62704, United States
Join IATP and Mary Bryant Home for the Blind and Visually Impaired at the Central and Southern Illinois Low Vision Technology Fair. This is a FREE event for individuals who experience any type of vision loss and/or blindness.
Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the devices and services available to help them. This event brings together vendors, medical experts, and social service agencies to share information and resources with those who experience vision loss, their families, friends, caregivers, teachers, and others.
Join us for Exhibits, Speakers, Lunch, and Door Prizes. To RSVP for lunch, call (800) 852-5110.
Schedule

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Teresa Scott OTD, OTR/L
Presentation on Low Vision with an Occupational Therapist

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Lunch & Exhibitors Introductions

12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Sangamon County Triad
Awareness Presentation on Potential Scams

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Door Prizes

Ongoing Events Throughout the Day

Free Vision and Hearing Screening in the Lions Club Bus
ITAC Amplified Phones in Library
Visit with Exhibitors

Exhibitors

Advanced Healthcare Services
Agelinc
Bureau of Customer and Community Blind Services
Educational Center for the Visually Impaired
Guide Dogs for the Blind
IATP
Illinois Department on Aging
Illinois State Library, Talking Books
Innovative Vision Products Inc.*
Jacksonville Area Center for Independent Living/ITAC
Magnified Vision, Inc.*
Mary Bryant Home
Sangamon County TRIAD
Senior Services of Central Illinois
Springfield Supportive Living
Springfield Noon Lions Club
Woodlake Technologies, Inc.*

*Denotes Sponsors

Door Prizes Donated By

BJ Grand Salon
Bogg Bags
Bunn
Dunkin Donuts
Educational Center for the Visually Impaired
Golden Corral
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Hae's Coffee
Hy-Vee
IATP
Innovative Vision Products
Jacksonville Center for Independent Living
Krispy Kreme Donuts
Magnified Vision
Mary Bryant Home
Senior Services of Central Illinois
Springfield Supportive Living
Starbucks

AAC Summer Workshop
2026-08-04 - 2026-08-05 | IATP, 701 North Walnut Street, Springfield, IL, 62702, United States
This two-day, hybrid AAC Summer Workshop will feature speakers from various backgrounds to help you enhance and grow your AAC skills. We will have both in-person and virtual presentations and presenters. The workshop courses will be for everyone, including beginner to advanced AAC professionals, teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists, parents, Paraprofessionals, and anyone wanting to learn more about AAC.

Tuesday, August 4th

8:30–9:30am
IN-PERSON & ONLINE

Elizabeth Leatherman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
AAC Intervention with Teens and Young Adults
Register for AAC Intervention with Teens and Young Adults

9:45–10:45am
IN-PERSON & ONLINE

Tom Dixon, M.S. CCC-SLP, CBIS
Pediatric TBI and AAC
Register for Pediatric TBI and AAC

11:00am–Noon
IN-PERSON & ONLINE

Savanna Brittlebank, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Evidence-Based AAC Interventions for Early Communicators
Register for Evidence-Based AAC Interventions for Early Communicators

1:30–2:30pm
IN-PERSON & ONLINE

Winnie White, EdD
Unlocking Voices: Practical Strategies for Educators
Register for Unlocking Voices

2:45–3:45pm
IN-PERSON & ONLINE

Shannon Voss
You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Make a Powerful Contribution
Register for You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Make a Powerful Contribution

4:00–4:30pm
IN-PERSON & ONLINE

IATP SLPs
AAC Device Lab
Register for AAC Device Lab

Wednesday, August 5th

8:45–9:45am
ONLINE ONLY

Infinitec
Finding the Right Words: The Link Between Communication and Behavior
Register for Finding the Right Words

10:00–11:00am
ONLINE ONLY

Infinitec
Making Language AACessible: Alternate AAC Access Considerations and Accessible Low Tech AAC Tools
Register for Making Language AACessible

11:15am–Noon
ONLINE ONLY

Nancy Marback-Pehler, MHS CCC-SLP
AAC and the Transition Age: A Look into Social Peer Groups
Register for AAC and the Transition Age

1:00–2:30pm
ONLINE ONLY

Amy Yacucci, Ed.D CCC-SLP/L
Why AAC Isn't Working and What to Do Instead: Moving from Device to Communication
Register for Why AAC Isn't Working and What to Do Instead

2:45–3:45pm
ONLINE ONLY

Stephanie Fassov, M.A.
Ableism and Societal Expectations AAC Communicators Face
Register for Ableism and Societal Expectations AAC Communicators Face

IATP at the Illinois State Fair
2026-08-13 09:00 - 2026-08-23 17:00 | Illinois Building – Illinois State Fair Grounds, East Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL, 62702, United States
IATP will once again be at the Illinois State Fair this year! We will be in the Illinois Building on Thursday, August 13th, through Sunday, August 23rd, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Stop by our booth to see various assistive technology devices we will have on display.
IATP staff members will also be presenting in the lobby of the Illinois Building throughout the week.
Aging in Home – Sunday, August 16th, from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.; Lobby of the Illinois Building
An overview of the Illinois Care Connections program with a holistic approach to remain safe, independent, and thriving while we age in our homes.
Governor’s Tent – Tuesday, August 18th, from 9 to 6 p.m.
IATP staff will be in the Governor’s tent on Tuesday, August 18th, from 9 to 6 p.m., highlighting assistive technology (AT) designed to make the world of technology more inclusive. A variety of AT devices will be on display to illustrate how they are creating a more accessible future. This is in partnership with Illinois’ DoIT, which is showcasing a range of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) educational activities at the state fair.
Cooking with Confidence – Tuesday, August 18th, from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m.; Lobby of the Illinois Building
Cooking can be stressful, especially with a disability. But finding the right tool or strategy can make all the difference. In this live demonstration, the IATP Tech Kitchen staff will show examples of low- and high-tech adaptive kitchen tools that can make cooking easier, safer, and fun!
Independence with Smart Home – Thursday, August 20th, from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m.; Lobby of the Illinois Building
Using smart home technology to increase independence and quality of life for people with disabilities.

Laremont School’s Special Needs Resource Fair & Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat
2026-10-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Laremont School, 17934 Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake, IL, 60030, United States
IATP will be exhibiting at the Resource Fair. It will be held inside of Laremont and in the Laremont Parking Lot. In the event of rain, everything will be inside of Laremont. Admission is free.

For more information, contact Andre Probst at aprobst@sedol.us

IATP Open House & Resource Fair
2026-10-26 | IATP, 701 North Walnut Street, Springfield, IL, 62702, United States
Discover how IATP is changing lives through assistive technology!Monday, October 26th from 9:00 AM to Noon and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.Join us at the Open House to:explore our hands-on Demonstration Center.talk one-on-one with staff about the different programs.
connect with other resources in the community.
donate to our Durable Medical Equipment Drive.Governor Pritzker has proclaimed October 2026 as Assistive Technology Month in Illinois and encourages 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.
Donate to Our Durable Medical Equipment Drive!Have gently used durable medical equipment (DME) not being used? Donate it to us! During the Open House Event, IATP is hosting a DME drive. Bring your gently used DME to IATP and come learn more about our programs.
The donations will increase IATP’s Reuse Program inventory, therefore helping more individuals throughout the community. Also, the DME drive promotes sustainability by giving valuable equipment a second life.
Accepted ItemsCommodesKnee scootersManual wheelchairsRollatorsSafety framesShower chairsTransfer benchesTransport chairsWalkersIf you are unsure if your equipment can be donated, call 217-522-7985 and ask to speak to the Reuse Program.
VendorsAgeLinc, Area Agency on Aging for LincolnlandMary Bryant Home for the Blind and Visually ImpairedSenior Services of Central IllinoisEducational Center for the Visually Impaired

Illinois CEC 77th Fall Convention
2026-11-05 - 2026-11-07 | Chicago Marriot Naperville, 1801 N Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL, 60563, United States
The Illinois Council for Exceptional Children is hosting their 77th Annual Fall Convention. This event brings together special education professionals, leaders, families, and advocates for an engaging and collaborative learning experience. Whether you’re here to deepen your knowledge, connect with colleagues, or discover new tools and strategies, we’re excited to have you join us.
IATP will be presenting Friday November 6th on “Building Staff Capacity for AAC: An Overview of IATP’s New AAC Training Program.”
