TechACCESS of Rhode Island

10/14/2026

We are excited to celebrate Unity Day Wednesday, October 21. Wear orange to show your support!

10/14/2026

It's officially National Bullying Prevention Month! Throughout the month of October, all are invited to join us in spreading kindness, acceptance, and inclusion in order to create a world without bullying. Make sure to wear your orange gear, get ready for Unity Day on October 21, and explore our information and resources at pacer.org/bullying

10/14/2026

We are so excited for the upcoming Assistive Technology Conference of New England here in March!

If you are interested in being an exhibitor, take advantage of early bird discount registration, ending October 30th.

We invite you to share your insights, experiences, and expertise with our community and profoessionals.

When: Friday, March 19, 2027
Where: Crowne Plaza - Warwick RI

Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/z66bhpt?source_id=57c94208-e4da-4bc5-8739-1c6a35aa1f23&source_type=em&c=xHXLeuS0NNuQMFaIqVn0fCzi_l9UqttOehWGTs-5dRTxLDburITIvQ==

Learn more about the conference here:
https://www.techaccess-ri.org/assistive-technology-conference-of-new-england/

10/14/2026

Hard of Hearing Peer Support Group offered by ATEL!

Talking about hearing loss with family and friends isn't always easy, but it’s an important step in keeping our connections strong.

Join us for this month’s Hard-of-Hearing Peer Support Group at OSCIL, hosted by the ATEL Program! In this supportive space, we'll discuss how to effectively explain what helps you hear, how to ask others to face you or reduce background noise, and how to talk about your experiences without feeling uncomfortable.

Come share your ideas, learn from others, and leave with helpful everyday strategies.
📅 When: Monday, October 19 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Where: Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL), 1944 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI

☕️ Light refreshments will be served.
📝 Captioning will be provided.

RSVP is required as space is limited!
Contact Heather at [email protected] or call (401) 738-1013 x. 29 to save your spot. Visit oscil.org/events for more info.

10/02/2026

Passionate about supporting access to communication and removing barriers to expression? So are we!

As a speech-language pathologist at Advocates' TechACCESS program, you’ll make a meaningful difference for individuals with speech, language, swallowing, and complex communication needs. You’ll work across schools, community settings, and partner locations throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island—bringing your expertise directly to the people and communities you serve!

Learn more about this role here: https://loom.ly/gJ7h0c8

09/23/2026

Looking for a role rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion? We're seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to support individuals throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island in a variety of settings, including schools, community programs, and day habilitation services.

Learn more about this unique opportunity here: https://loom.ly/ZtWvadE

09/03/2026

Rhode Island! Support the 2026 Believe 5k Walk and Run to raise money for the Dup15Q Alliance!

What: Rhode Island Dup15q Believe Walk and 5k Run! When: October 3, 2026. Registration opens at 11 AM. Where: Goddard Memorial State Park 1095 Ives Rd, East Greenwich, RI 02818 Gather your family and friends. Dress in blue (our signature color) or sleep in and grab our virtual ticket! Know that you'...

08/11/2026

Calls for presentations for the Assistive Technology Conference of New England are now open!

For this year's conference, we are seeking high-quality presentations that highlight innovative assistive technology solutions, inclusive design best practices, and real-world examples of accessibility in action.

We invite you to contribute your unique perspectives, professional expertise, and practical experiences to this year's conference attendees.

We are pleased to again partner with the AAC Institute to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for eligible conference sessions. Presentations will be 75 minutes in length.

Deadline for presentation submissions is October 16, 2026.

Learn more and apply at: https://www.techaccess-ri.org/assistive-technology-conference-of-new-england/

07/09/2026

Weavechat just came out with Haitian Creole vocabulary! This is very exciting as AAC apps have historically not supported any Haitian Creole vocabulary. How cool!

Haitian Creole is now available in Weave Chat AAC and Weave Chat Connect (weavechatconnect.com).

You can change your voice and language in Settings > Voice & language.

The translations are done by native and fluent speakers.

06/30/2026