The Assistive Technology Conference of New England – hosted by TechACCESS of RI – is dedicated to technology, people with disabilities, families and professionals.
Since 1988, Rhode Island’s annual conference on assistive technology has offered state-of-the-art workshops, information and exhibits on the technologies that enhance and change the lives of persons with disabilities of all ages. Attended each year by hundreds from Rhode Island, New England, and beyond, the conference focuses on uses of technology in education, communication, employment, recreation, home, and independent living.
Our first Conference was held at the Community College of Rhode Island, and showcased all of the cutting edge Assistive Technology that was available in the 80’s. We have certainly come a long way since then.
What started as a one-day event became a 2-day Conference in 2015, featuring an extra day of more in-depth workshops presented by AT experts from all over the country. In that year, we also added the Bringing Access to Life Expo.
From our very humble conference beginnings, TechACCESS was formed in 1991 to meet the needs of Rhode Islanders with disabilities and increase their access to the technologies that help them to live more independent and productive lives.