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:
ACES & EASTCONN
The ACES Assistive Technology Services Department consists of multiple highly trained Assistive Technology (AT) professionals with backgrounds in Speech Language Pathology, Special Education, and Occupational Therapy.
The EASTCONN Assistive Technology (AT) Team offers a wide variety of services designed to provide districts with the expertise and support needed to not only match students with disabilities with the appropriate AT tools and services to meet their needs but also to ensure that they are able to effectively use the AT so that they are able to increase, maintain and improve functional capabilities as well as access, participate and progress in the general education curriculum.
MAY 8, 2026
205 SKIFF STREET, HAMDEN
$20.00 USD
Hands On Creating Visual Supports Using AI
Visual supports play a critical role in supporting communication, learning, independence, and engagement for individuals with diverse needs. This hands-on professional development session will introduce participants to using AI-powered tools to efficiently create personalized, meaningful visual supports for use in educational, therapeutic, and everyday settings.
The session will focus on practical strategies for designing visuals such as schedules, task supports, communication aids, and instructional materials. Participants will actively engage in creating visual supports, explore real-world applications, and discuss how AI can be used to save time while increasing accessibility and individualization.
This session is designed for educators, related service providers, professionals working with individuals with special needs, and anyone who benefits from or uses visual supports. No prior experience with AI is required.
This workshop is being held at three separate times. Please register for the time you would like to attend using the information below.
Founding Organizations
Meet, network, learn & share with people advancing independent living through assistive technology.
