Thank you for attending the 2025 Assistive Technology Workshop. This page includes links to materials and resources from all sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Presented by Marisa Duarte and Bill Bates, Office of Special Education and Learning (OSEEL)<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Participants used virtual reality headsets to explore different careers. These VR field trips let students with disabilities visit real workplaces, meet employees, and learn about various jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Handout: <\/strong>CareerView XR Handout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Watch:<\/strong> KET: Watch this story from Kentucky Edition<\/em> on KET (aired September 11, 2025): In the news:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Presented by Gregg Vanderheiden, President, Raising the Floor<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Morphic<\/strong> makes computers easier to use by helping people quickly find and use accessibility features. It supports people with disabilities, older adults, and anyone who needs a simpler computer setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AT-on-Demand (AToD)<\/strong> lets users access their assistive technology on any computer\u2014Windows or Mac\u2014even if the software isn\u2019t installed. This gives users equal access anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn & Try Tool<\/strong> is a free website that helps people find tools to make computer use easier and more competitive. It supports reading and other challenges. It will launch in early 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presented by J.P. Pullens, Assistive Technologist, Charles W. McDowell Center<\/a>, KY OVR<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Demonstrated tools can be purchased from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presented by Erica Oechsli, OVR Driver Rehabilitation Program<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Presented by Robbie Proctor, Assistive Technologist, KY OVR<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ray-Ban Meta glasses<\/strong><\/a> look like regular Ray-Bans but include a camera, microphones, speakers, and voice control. They allow users to take photos, record video, listen to audio, and get real-time information hands-free. These features can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Watch:<\/strong> Ray-linkBan Meta & Be My Eyes (1:56)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Presented by Josiah Fowler, Assistive Technologist, KY OVR<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Explore tools and resources to support student as they transition to college. Participants were provided hands on demonstrations of the following apps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presented by Keisha Wells and Crystal Hignite, Appalachian Center for Assistive Technology<\/a> (ACAT)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Presented by Carol Weber, OVR Assistive Technology Branch Manager, Director, KATS Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Presented by Jennifer White, CEO, Able Opportunities, Inc.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This hands-on session covered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Presented by Keisha Wells and Crystal Hignite, ACAT<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Panelists: Sarah Richardson – Financial Loans for Assistive Technology (KATLC\/AATLF), Jesssica Endler – Telecommunications Access Program (KCDHH), Justin Shaw – Medicaid Resources for AT (KY Medicaid), Jordynn Pennington – STABLE accounts (KY Treasury Dept)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Presentations & Resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Facilitated by Robbie Proctor, KY OVR<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Conference Materials and Resources Thank you for attending the 2025 Assistive Technology Workshop. This page includes links to materials and resources from all sessions. Day One \u2013 October 21, 2025 Learning Labs: Hands-On with Assistive Technology 1. Career Exploration with Virtual Reality (VR) Presented by Marisa Duarte and Bill Bates, Office of Special Education and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-40837","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.katsnet.org\/remodeling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40837","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.katsnet.org\/remodeling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.katsnet.org\/remodeling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.katsnet.org\/remodeling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.katsnet.org\/remodeling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40837"}],"version-history":[{"count":43,"href":"https:\/\/www.katsnet.org\/remodeling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40837\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40940,"href":"https:\/\/www.katsnet.org\/remodeling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40837\/revisions\/40940"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.katsnet.org\/remodeling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40837"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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3. Independent Living\u2014Cooking<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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4. Apps to Support Driver Rehabilitation<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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5. Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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6. Assistive Technology for College Students<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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7. Adapting Toys for Children with Disabilities<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Working Lunch Presentation – IDEA, Section 504, & the ADA<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Building Innovative Work Transition Plans with Assistive Technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Appalachian Center for Assistive Technology (ACAT) Pre-ETS Program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Panel Discussion: Funding Resources for Assistive Technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Roundtable: Transitioning Assistive Technology from High School to Adult Life<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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