About Tech Tools for Life
The Tech Tools for Life Conference is an collaboration that stems from various organizations all focusing on bringing together experts in Assistive Technology to build capacity and elevate AT awareness throughout the State of Connecticut. Tech Tools for Life has previously hosted one and multi-day conferences with keynote speakers, breakout sessions, Assistive Technology Exhibitors and technology demonstrations.
In 2025, our 2-day conference attracted nearly 300 attendees and 30 exhibitors from CT and many other states. The feedback we received was positive, but one theme stood out – attendees wanted more hands-on experiences. As a result, we are shifting our model, in 2026, to prove hands-on experiential learning. We are excited to meet the needs of our community as Tech Tools for Life strives to highlight assistive technology at its best.
Tech Tools for Life Hands on Series
This year, Tech Tools for Life is proud to announce our Hands on Series 2026! CT Tech Act Project AT Partners will host workshops throughout the year, across the state, on various Assistive Technology topics and themes.
Upcoming Session:
Living Without Limits
Living Without Limits works with member agencies serving individuals with disabilities to deliver integrated AT services. Agency members receive ongoing training, live and online courses. They also receive updates on the best practices in the use of technologies and emerging of AT solutions.
Hands on, Aprons On: Cooking Without Limits
Join us for an interactive, hands-on assistive technology event designed to showcase cooking safety and navigation for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This seminar is geared towards case managers, assessors, and primary caregivers to understand the assistive technology that could overcome the barriers to independence.
Participants will be assigned a “disability” and a cooking station with various assistive technologies, tools, and instructions to discover solutions that make cooking accessible for all.
Come cook, learn, and experience how assistive technology can open the door to independence – one recipe at a time!
Founding Organizations
Meet, network, learn & share with people advancing independent living through assistive technology.
