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The availability of technology has been a great equalizer for all but the gap between individuals with disabilities and their counterparts continues to exist. In the U.S. and California, less than 1/3 of people with disabilities are employed.

While the high school graduation rates of students with disabilities continues to improve, it is estimated that only 26% successfully achieve Bachelor's Degrees in college.

Social media has created opportunities for people with disabilities that never existed before. With the support of AAC systems and communication devices, users with speech and motor impairments can participate in conversations just like everyone.

Built-In Accessibility

The largest technology companies in the world are providing built-in accessibility tools within smartphones, computers, home devices and tablets. AT Specialists play a crucial role in facilitating the use of these features for their students.

AT software and devices are improving the lives of people from babies to the elderly. From home to school to hospitals and senior care facilities, AT Specialists are supporting environments across the life span. The fast increase in memory disorders has created an unprecedented need for AT support in those age 65 and up.

In 2021, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 44 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. This is the fastest growing disability category, and AT Specialists are working to provide tools for academic and communication access, as well as support for executive functioning skills.

Learning and Attention Problems

Text readers, voice typing, and more digital tools have made it possible for all students to access their academic curriculum. It is estimated that 1 in 5 children are affected by learning and attention deficits.

We Can't Depend on AT Specialists

There are just not enough AT Specialists out there. Sharing information, knowledge, education and training are crucial to support the changing needs of people with disabilities.

AT covers a wide spectrum of tools for all areas of functioning: mobility, vision, hearing, learning, communication, attention, behavior, organization and let's not forget recreation and leisure.

From enhanced speech recognition to artificial intelligence, current research has lead to new products reaching the market every day that are improving the lives of so many.