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.
Upcoming Webinars
Learn More About NEAT Membership Benefits
Date and Time: September 14, 2022 | 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Presented by: Elena Fader, Director of NEAT
Cost: FREE to the public
Description: The NEAT Center at Oak Hill focuses on empowering individuals of all ages and abilities using AT supports and services. Our focus is on increasing, maintaining, or improving a person’s ability to function in any aspect of their life. This includes, but is not limited to communication, learning, productivity, mobility, and independence. Join us for a brief overview of the services that we provide and how they might support your AT needs.
Recently Recorded & Archived Webinars
Our newest recorded 2021-2022 Educational and Professional Development webinars can be found here. This page is password protected. If you are a member and do not have the password, please reach out to CentersConnect@oakhillct.org to get it.
Our recorded 2020-2021 Lunch & Learn webinars can be found here, this page is also password protected.
We have a free webinar page here to view previously recorded classes that are open to the public.
If you are looking for something specific, please visit one of our pages that focus on specialized topics (some of these may be password protected for member-only access):
- Our Lending Library
- Digital Accessibility
- Microsoft For Learning Disabilities
- Special Education
- Tools For AAC
- Chrome For Learning Disabilities
- iPad For Learning Disabilities
- Smart Home
- Transition
- Guide Dogs
Special Guest-Hosted Webinar:
What Is Robot-Assisted Instruction, How It Works, And Why It Is Successful In Times Of COVID
Presented By: Guest representatives from MOVIA Robotics, Inc.
*Tim Gifford, Founder and Chief Scientist
*Rob Parenti, Chief Education Officer
*Lisa Lichtenstein, Therapist
*Yitty Rimmer, Therapist
This webinar will introduce Robot-Assisted Instruction (RAI) and provide information on the research and efficacy behind MOVIA's assistive technology tool. Participants will hear from expert educators and therapists on how the application of RAI in schools, therapy organizations, and homes is helping children and adults shorten the timeline to progress by developing social-emotional, daily living, and academic skills. They will also learn how RAI has been assisting individual during the pandemic by preventing learning loss and aid in remote learning.
2 Minute Tuesdays
NEAT’s “2 Minute Tuesdays” is a YouTube web series, hosted by AT Specialist Ramón Hernández, where he entertains and instructs the general public of new and current Assistive Technology devices and strategies within a 2-minute span, give or take.
Ramón creates videos based on AT within Apple’s upcoming iOS 15, Accessibility in Disney Parks, and 3 Categories of AT: Low-Tech, Mid-Tech, and High-Tech.
Keep up with NEAT’s 2 Minute Tuesdays by following @NEATWithRamon on Twitter and/or checking out his YouTube playlist here to learn about the world of Assistive Technology.
Exclusive Online Resources - 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 training video library. These are shorter and more focused that our ongoing webinars. Let us know if you need access here. Follow the links below.
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.
*Note: If your CT school district is part of Cohort C, as identified by the State Dept. of Education, you have the opportunity for personalized, professional development through your NEAT Subscription, at no cost to you. A list of districts in Cohort C, as well as other benefits.