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A technology representative was interested in trialing the Apple Vision Pro to learn more about its features, including built-in accessibility tools and its potential to enhance workplace productivity.

Gianna, a first grader, has vision difficulties along with coordination and attention challenges resulting from a brain injury. These challenges made it difficult for her to fully participate in classroom activities. Fortunately, she has a strong school team—including her teacher, occupational therapist, and vision therapist— who have implemented several assistive technology (AT) supports.

M and her daughter-in-law were experiencing growing stress related to M’s physical and cognitive changes. With early signs of dementia, they decided to get ahead of the challenges and begin planning for ways to support M’s independence and safety.

BridgingApps met with an adult client with a physical disability that affects the use of his right hand. He was working with the transition program at Easter Seals Greater Houston to find employment and wanted to learn about his assistive technology (AT) options for the workplace.

Shaquil was referred to Assistive Technology of Alaska by the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ACBVI). While Shaquil had some assistive technology (AT) experience and had already learned to use his smartphone with VoiceOver through ACBVI, he sought greater independence at home.

The Michigan Assistive Technology Program connected with Natalie, a young girl with a limb difference, through her occupational therapist. Natalie is learning to feed herself, and MATP provided demonstrations and short-term loans of several types of adapted silverware to help her practice this important skill.

The Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston) is hiring a new director to lead us into 2026. The ICI supports the rights of people with disabilities to participate in all aspects of society. We…

The Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) has been a leader in vocational rehabilitation (VR) research, training, and technical assistance for decades. In recent years, our VR- related work has largely focused on leadership development, Progressive…

Beginning in Spring 2026, in collaboration with the School for Global Inclusion and Social Development (SGISD) and the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS), the new program launches. Learn more…

Congratulations to Cindy Thomas! On November 1, Cindy will retire from her position as ICI’s director. Cindy has held many dynamic roles at the ICI and Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) over the past 43 years. After working as a case manager for the…