Center on Technology and Disability

CTD offers free, high-quality resources and events on all aspects of assistive technology.  A U.S. Department of Education-funded project, CTD ended in May 2019. 

In this webinar the Center for Technology and Disability will demonstrate and discuss various apps and AT options, including wearable technology to support students with autism, to foster engagement, inclusion, independence and success in the educational environment.

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VocaliD’s breakthrough speech technology BeSpoke Voices is the focus of this webinar presented by Dr. Rupal Patel- Speech Scientist and Technologist.

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In this important webinar, Chris Gibbons discusses AT funding sources for children with and without IEPs. He provides information on 3rd party funding, offering specific examples and providing participants with useful resources.

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This webinar examines the current research on the use of technology for children birth-8 years, and the implications of using these tech tools for early learning.

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The Center on Technology and Disability   (CTD) helps children and youth with disabilities and their families, teachers, and service providers by providing a wide range of resources on assistive and instructional technology tools. CTD is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) under award #H327F130003.

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