Reposted with permission from Action Behavior Centers What are the four functions of behavior?  In the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) field, it is believed that there is always an underlying reason for all behavior. Our behavior serves a purpose, even though it may not always be clear.…

It’s Sunday and your beloved AT crossword puzzle is here! Dive into the world of accessibility and assistive tech with  thiscrossword! Test your knowledge of inclusive design while having fun. Sharpen your pencil and get ready to uncover the answers to these intriguing clues that celebrate the techn…

Replique, a German digital manufacturing company, partnered with RehaMedPower, a medical supplier specializing in wheelchairs, to revolutionize wheelchair design and production using HP’s Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF) technology. Traditional manufacturing methods for wheelchairs involved high costs a…

By Ashleigh Evans, MS, BCBA Children with autism and other neurodivergence commonly struggle with transitions. The shift from summer to the start of a new school year is one of the most challenging transitions. Getting back into a new routine is not easy and often requires support and patience th…

American Sign Language (ASL) is crucial for the deaf and hard of hearing community, offering language, communication, and culture. ASL is distinct from English, with its own grammar and syntax. Early exposure to ASL is vital for language development, and it’s not a given that hearing families …

Cruise, a company developing autonomous vehicles with General Motors’ support, unveiled a robotaxi designed to accommodate wheelchair users. This new accessible vehicle is a significant step towards making self-driving transportation accessible to people with disabilities. It’s based on …

In a groundbreaking development, two separate research teams from Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco, have unveiled remarkable advancements in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology that decode words from a person’s thoughts, specifically targeting individua…

Reposted with permission from Ashleigh Evans, MS, BCBA Visual supports are items used as prompts/cues to help guide one toward the expected behavior. Visual supports are not exclusive to children with autism. Even as adults, we all use visual supports, from our planners to organization apps and m…

It’s Sunday and your beloved AT crossword puzzle is here! Dive into the world of accessibility and assistive tech with  thiscrossword! Test your knowledge of inclusive design while having fun. Let’s make learning about accessibility engaging! The post AT CROSSWORD #6: YOUR SUNDAY AT CROSSWO…

Vickie Lawrence, the founder of Dancing Around the Oak Tree Art Studio, is on a mission to provide arts education and support to San Diego’s disabled community. Established in 2014, this nonprofit organization offers a safe and supportive space for individuals with disabilities to explore thei…