The NEAT team helps people learn more about the benefits of assistive technology (AT). Our excitement soars at the opportunity to demonstrate the powerful impact AT can have on the lives of individuals with different and unique abilities.
Our AT presentations, demonstrations and webinars are innovative and educational in nature. We strive to provide material in an accessible and relatable manner.
Exclusive, Archived Webinars for NEAT Members Only
A bank of AT and AAC resources and short, online training videos are provided to NEAT members with a private link. These videos can help you learn and develop your AT skills in short, personalized increments. These are a great way to learn more about AT recommendations provided in an AT evaluation or simply catch up on new features of various AT tools.
Because NEAT offers an annual membership, some benefits are included. To access these videos you will need to 1st, have a membership, and 2nd, register as a member. After your online registration, you will receive a welcome email and a member password to this video showcase. Let us know if you need access here.
If you already know where you’re going, check out the showcase here.
Some examples of exciting webinars you’ll find in the Showcase include:
Assistive Technology on a Shoestring
Description: Discover off-the-shelf products that are readily available at your fingertips and learn to turn them into functional assistive technologies for those with various disabilities! Benefiting individuals with low vision, minimal dexterity, sensory processing, and learning disabilities. These do-it-yourself no tech/low-tech assistive technology supports are affordable and are low cost. This webinar will rekindle your passion, allow you to revamp your toolkits, and encourage you to put them in place right away!
Using Voice Control on Apple Devices
Description: Learn the basics about the Voice Control setting on macOS and iOS devices. Voice Control can be used to navigate the device without the use of touch, or a mouse or keyboard. This feature allows users to have hand free access to their devices. See how synthesized speech can be used activate Voice Control; therefore, allowing non-speaking individuals, and those with unintelligible speech to use Voice Control.
Hire Us for Personalized Services
Let us create a personalized presentation or webinar for you.
- We can provide a general overview of AT or meet the specific needs of your group.
- AT experts can provide information and resources on many topics including learning disabilities, cognitive and physical disabilities, visual and communication impairments, digital and gaming accessibility, smart home, etc.
- Great for college students, parent support groups, school districts, human service professionals, etc.
- Email us at CentersConnect@oakhillct.org for more information.