TechACCESS of Rhode Island

03/09/2026

Don't miss our next TechACCESS Demo Day! Keyboards, Mice and Alternate Access is scheduled for tomorrow 3/10/26 from 4:00-5:00 pm. Registration at the link is required: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/41e8661d63254fd481b667575cf2fc2e

02/18/2026

Navigating the world as an HOH adult means dealing with the unpredictable. Join us on Feb 9th at 2 PM for our Hard-of-Hearing Peer Support Group: Life in Motion. We’re diving into real-world communication strategies for when life gets fast, wet, or high-pressure!

We’ll explore: Group conversations in tight spaces, Strategies for pools, beaches, and sailing, Managing social anxiety and burnout, and Practical tips from lived experience.

📍 OSCIL - 1944 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI

RSVP is REQUIRED as space is limited!

Contact Heather Schey at Heather.Schey@oscil.org or call (401) 738-1013 x. 29. Captioning and light refreshments will be provided.

Don't miss out on connecting with peers who truly understand the journey. Captioning and refreshments provided! ☕️

01/23/2026

Due to the severe winter weather expected from Sunday into Monday, TechACCESS will be closed all day on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Normal business hours are expected to resume on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Please stay safe and warm this weekend!

01/19/2026

This MLK day we want to celebrate the achievements of Dr. King in the Civil Rights Movement. We also want highlight how Dr. King's framework for civil rights paved the way for disability justice in the United States. Working in disability services we recognize how racism and ableism are tied together and we stay committed to dismantling all barriers that keep people disenfranchised.

Learn more about how the Civil Rights Movement provided framework for the disability justice movement in this article by the American Bar Association's Commission on Disability Rights.

The civil rights movement reshaped the nation’s understanding of discrimination, access, and equality as matters of fundamental rights. This shift opened the door for every civil rights struggle that followed, including disability rights.

01/16/2026

Join us at our first Demo Day on February 10, 2026 from 4:00-5:00pm!

We are excited to feature a local vendor, LoganTech, who will be demonstrating several of their innovative solutions, including:
Logan ProxTalker AAC
Logan ProxPAD with Tangible Objects AAC
NEW Zephyr iPad Cases (AAC Accessories)
HoneyBee Proximity Switch and other Adaptivation low-tech AAC
solutions
Talking Keyboards
MegaBee Eye Pointing Communication Tablet

Spaces are limited to please sign up and reserve your spot here at: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/41e8661d63254fd481b667575cf2fc2e?fbclid=IwY2xjawPXU-hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFqWkkxcUw5Vkt6M3BUNmlWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHseWGRgqb8U2qzA0LUMyggWpZA6aYbnADnzueP3mu82BpzIuL2Y6aS8-VI0W_aem_WoYN64DUsG2XUZUIEAe2_w

01/14/2026

Here's something pretty cool: for the first time, an AAC device has been added to the Barbie collection. Barbie just released the first autistic Barbie in partnership with SAN (Autistic Self-Advocacy Network). She has a pink tablet loaded with an AAC application to help with everyday communication!

01/06/2026

Join us for Demo Days at TechACCESS, where we showcase theme-based assistive technology tools and give you the chance to try out innovative equipment firsthand.

Here you can:
explore new tools and devices
learn how they can support your work, students, family or clients
learn more about our services.

Our first session is February 10, 2026 from 4:00-5:00 pm where we will be covering All Things AAC

Future sessions include Keyboards, Mice and Alternate Access on March 10, 2026 at 4:00-5:00pm, 3D Printing on May 11, 2026 4:00-5:00pm, and Lite-tech Tools on July 13, 2026 at 4:00-5:00pm.

Spaces are limited so please sign up in advance! Reserve your spot here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/41e8661d63254fd481b667575cf2fc2e

12/23/2025

We will be closed December 24th-26th and December 30th-January 2nd. Please give us a call if you are thinking about coming in, as we may not be open our regular hours. Have a good holiday and we will see you in the new year!

12/02/2025

For the past fifty years, Advocates’ mission has remained the same: to help people have a good life in the community, and to help our communities be places where everyone can thrive.

This Season of Gratitude, please join us in empowering individuals to grow, learn, and build connections while navigating life challenges.

One act of generosity. Endless impact.

🔗https://advocates.org/support

11/26/2025

TechACCESS will be closed November 27th and 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Monday, December 1st. We appreciate your understanding and wish you a happy and relaxing Thanksgiving!

11/25/2025

Last week, TechACCESS hosted the Assistive Technology Conference of New England, an event dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through the use of assistive technologies.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in this event! This was our first in-person conference since 2020, and what an incredible return it was. We welcomed over 200 attendees, 38 vendors and expo participants, and hosted 21 sessions throughout the day. The energy was electrifying, and the smiles were everywhere.

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, volunteers, attendees, speakers, and vendors/expo participants, as well as our amazing staff who helped make this day truly memorable.

A special shout-out to our AT Champion Award winner, James Litvack, and our keynote speaker, AJ Quetta, who both truly exemplify assistive technology at its best.

Thank you all for making ATCNE 2025 such a success!

11/24/2025

Congratulation to ATEL Program’s James Litvack on being awarded the Assistive Technology Champion Award at TechACCESS’s Assistive Technology Conference of New England.

The Assistive Technology Champion Award is presented annually to an individual who promotes the use of assistive technology to empower people with disabilities, whether they are students, professionals, or community members.

James has been working with individuals with disabilities in some capacity for over 35 years. In addition, James uses his own experience with hearing loss to serve as a peer mentor, sharing his experiences and personal strategies on embracing technology.

James has been involved with the ATEL Program for most of those years in some capacity. James has been the chair of the ATEL Program Committee, a collaborator with RI Relay, and an invaluable program assistant doing everything from demonstrations and installations of telecommunication devices to helping older adults and individuals with disabilities learn how to navigate smart devices, including learning to use accessibility features and apps so that they are able to effectively communicate. In addition, James does presentations about Hearing Loss and AT and ATEL's services, including the opportunity to educate a group of 150 2nd year medical students at the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University on technology for individuals with hearing loss.

As the world becomes increasingly dependent on technology it is essential that there be supports available to those who have any difficulty mastering the technology whether it be due to disabilities or a complete lack of exposure to technology. Many times, james encounters these individuals that are overwhelmed with learning how to use AT and want to give up, but with his superpowers of compassion, understanding and patience he is usually always successful!