This summer, we’re trying something new! We’ve worked with LessonPix Custom Learning Materials and Minor Achievements Learning Center to create a camp where every kid has access to a basic AAC device. We have two types of devices: an Android-based tablet running CoughDrop, and a custom device built on the Adafruit PyPortal intelligent screen.
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Join us for the 2019 “State of the .Org”
Thursday, Feb 21 at 7pm, we’ll be having our first annual “State of the .Org” meeting! Please join us to learn:
- What we’ve been up to over the past year?
- What worked (and what didn’t)
- Where we’re headed in 2019 and beyond
- And much more!
Donate on #GivingTuesday and Get Free Stuff!
Yes, we are serious! Today is #GivingTuesday and thanks to the amazing volunteers at the 2018 Adapt-A-Thon this past weekend, we have a stock of 3D Printed AT Switches and Switch Interfaces. And we’re going to give them away with every donation of $25 or more!
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Adapt-A-Thon 2018 was a Huge Success!
This year’s Christmas Adapt-A-Thon was a fantastic success for the children of Florida who use switches to control their toys and devices!
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CircuitPython Creates New AT Opportunities
For those of you who don’t know, CircuitPython is a programming language and environment for small computers and microcontrollers that is sponsored by our friends at Adafruit.
It is a variant of Python, and a fork of the popular MicroPython that’s been out for a few years. However, CircuitPython has a few differences that are really helpful for Assistive Technology., and we’re going to use it to amazing things!
2018 Adapt-A-Thon is Coming! We Need Your Help!
It’s official: this year’s Adapt-A-Thon will be a on November 25th at the fabulous Launch Site building at Orange Technical College in Orlando!
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Switch Adapting a Child’s Toy
Adapted toys are magic for kids with motor issues. It’s true that the toy creates joy and fun for the child, but it’s also the first step towards the ability to control their world. This guide will show you how to choose and adapt a toy for your kid. Continue reading Switch Adapting a Child’s Toy
Adafruit donates 10 3D printers for AT use!
Our delightful friends at Adafruit Industries have generously donated ten 3D printers and related accessories to ATMakers for use by our high school STEM partners! Thank you!
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Display-Aligned Mounting for Eye Gaze & More
Here is the Tobii 4C and EyeX mounts using the updated “watch-band” style hinges. I talked about these just before the Facebook group was hidden (the second time), but Mary Elizabeth and some others wanted these, so I’ve created a Thingiverse page for them.
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And we’re BACK (on Facebook)
Facebook has restored our community Group – it looks like everything is back, with the possible exception of one post from yesterday.
This has been an infuriating experience, with a few lingering questions: Continue reading And we’re BACK (on Facebook)
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