10/09/2026
💡 Assistive Technology: What It Is and Why It Matters
Assistive technology can help children with disabilities become more independent, communicate more effectively, and participate more fully at school, at home, and in their communities.
Join Michigan Alliance for Families and Alt+Shift for a FREE webinar designed to help families better understand assistive technology (AT), from simple, no-tech strategies to high-tech devices.
📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Free Virtual Webinar
Learn about:
✅ Assistive technology and how it supports everyday life
✅ Tools and strategies for children of different ages and abilities
✅ Free and low-cost resources available to Michigan families
✅ How AT can be included in your child's IEP
This session is especially helpful for families of children and young adults with an IEP or IFSP who use or may benefit from assistive technology or augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
🔗 Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/nc44tr92
Please share with families who may benefit from this valuable learning opportunity!
Assistive technology (AT) can open doors to greater independence, learning, communication, and access for children receiving special education services. But what exactly is AT, and how do families know what’s available, appropriate, or necessary? Join us for a family-friendly session designed to d...
