Idaho Assistive Technology Project

09/04/2025

Falls Prevention Awareness Month 2025
Online Virtual Seminars

Raise awareness about falls & learn how you can take action to prevent them!

Register now to join us four our live 1-hour virtual seminars featuring Idaho professionals!

Preventing Falls is a Weighty Matter
With professor of kinesiology Dr. Shawn Simonson, EdD (BSU)

📆Wednesday, September 10th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT / 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Can We Talk About Falls?
With Julie Torresani from the Idaho Community Care Program

📆Thursday, September 11th, 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT / 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Addressing Dementia and Cognitive Decline to Reduce Falls
With Angela Zaugg, OT (CWI)

📆Monday, September 15th, 10:00am - 11:00am MDT / 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Simple Steps to Improve Balance and Prevent Falls
With Fit and Fall Proof® facilitator, Julie Haringa (North Central Health District)

📆Wednesday, September 17th, 10:00am - 11:00am MDT / 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

Living an Active Independent Fall-Free Life with Assistive Technology
With Krista Kramer from the Idaho Assistive Technology Project

📆Monday, September 22nd, 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT / 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Recognize and Remove Trip Hazards at Home
With Jake Crist from Habitat for Humanity

📆Thursday, September 25th, 10:00am - 11:00am MDT / 9:00am - 10:00am PDT


View Descriptions and Register Now!
https://aging.idaho.gov/stay-healthy/disease-prevention-health-promotions/falls/

www.aging.idaho.gov/falls

08/30/2025

08/21/2025

Large group at a recent CDA training

08/08/2025

📅Upcoming Trainings📅
Topic: Essential Components of the IEP
Designed for new special educators and those wanting to enhance their knowledge.
Idaho Falls: September 9th
Pocatello: September 10th
Twin Falls: September 24th
Boise: September 26th
Coeur d'Alene: October 7th
Moscow: October 9th

📝Register today so you don't miss out!

https://idahotc.com/essential

08/01/2025

✔ Check out the schedule for AT & Employment Community of Practice.
📅 Upcoming Schedule:
August 12 – Ergonomic Assistive Technology for Computer Access, including one-handed keyboarding
September 9 – Built-in Accessibility Features Across Platforms
October 14 – Secondary and Post-Secondary Academic AT Kit for Reading & Writing Support
November 11 – Smart Devices for Lighting and Independent Living
December 9 – Assistive Technology for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in the Workplace

Can't make it? These recorded sessions will be available online for viewing when you have time. 👀.

Plug into this Community of Practice (CoP) to connect with education professionals from across the state who support individuals with disabilities. Each month, we'll explore new topics on how assistive technology (AT) can reduce barriers and increase access to competitive, integrated employment. Tog...

07/26/2025

Our team had a great time today at Hands Around the Capital

07/15/2025

Collaboration is key to building effective systems that support Idaho's students with disabilities. Just ask our ICIE project!

It's been one year since we launched our latest project and they have been busy. Check out how they're thinking outside the box to build valuable collaborations that benefit students, families and the state: https://ow.ly/PgW850Wpkut

07/11/2025

📢 We need your input—ongoing!

A11y Idaho is a thriving community of practice focused on accessible content creation—covering document accessibility, web accessibility, and general digital accessibility best practices.

🗓️ Recurring Sessions:
Register here once and join us weekly via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/46wpr3ut This link gives you access to all upcoming events—no need to re-register each time.

💬 What to expect each week:

Conversation topics alternating between document accessibility and web accessibility

General discussion around digital accessibility best practices

A space to bring your questions, experiences, and ideas

👥 Whether you're a beginner or experienced practitioner, your voice will help shape a more accessible digital world.

👉 Take a moment to fill out our survey to help us tailor future sessions even better. https://forms.office.com/r/rq9xr9fg4J

Let’s keep building inclusion, one session at a time.

07/10/2025

Such a fun family to work with!

Recently, the Reyes family visited our AT Lending Library in Boise to explore reading support options for their two daughters.

Find out how we were able to help them find the right AT device and make reading fun again: https://ow.ly/q5i250WlOzE

07/04/2025

"IATP's commitment to supporting families like ours is truly commendable. Their welcoming approach and diverse range of resources make them an invaluable asset to our community. They've played a huge part in helping our children unlock their full learning potential." -- Crystal Reyes, Parent, Boise

The Reyes family recently visited our IATP Lending Library in Boise where they were introduced to some AT devices for reading support. Not only were they able to help their daughters succeed academically, but with the right AT, they were able to find the fun in reading and learning!

Stay tuned for more of their amazing story coming soon!