Illinois Assistive Technology Program

Illinois Assistive Technology Program

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

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

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Highlights

IATP Celebrates Older Americans Month

The month of May has been recognized as Older American’s Month (OAM) since 1963. Originally named Senior Citizens Month it has evolved over time and has a different theme each year. The 2026 theme is Champion Your Health. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of OAM and you can find more information on their website at  https://acl.gov/

IATP offers many free services and programs that support healthy aging through the use of assistive technology (AT). If you are not sure where to begin in your search for AT that may benefit you, start with our information and assistance through a phone call or email and/or browse our website to learn more about the many options we offer.

An older adult balancing on a log outside with a banner saying "Celebrating Older Americans Month: Champion Your Health" with the Older Americans Month logo.

Highlights

IATP Celebrates Older Americans Month

The month of May has been recognized as Older American’s Month (OAM) since 1963. Originally named Senior Citizens Month it has evolved over time and has a different theme each year. The 2026 theme is Champion Your Health. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of OAM and you can find more information on their website at  https://acl.gov/

IATP offers many free services and programs that support healthy aging through the use of assistive technology (AT). If you are not sure where to begin in your search for AT that may benefit you, start with our information and assistance through a phone call or email and/or browse our website to learn more about the many options we offer.

An older adult balancing on a log outside with a banner saying "Celebrating Older Americans Month: Champion Your Health" with the Older Americans Month logo.

Updates & Announcements

Low Vision Technology Fair

Three scenes showing people looking at various assistive technology tools for low vision.

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.

Low Vision Technology Fair

This event brings together vendors, medical experts, and social service agencies to provide information and resources to individuals with vision loss and their families, friends, caregivers, teachers, and other support networks.
  • Exhibits
  • Speakers
  • Lunch
  • Door Prizes
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Wednesday, June 24

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Christ the King Parish Hall
1930 Barberry Dr.
Springfield, IL

FREE Admission

To RSVP for lunch, call (800) 852-5110.

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