The Nathaniel H. Kornreich Technology Center, which is part of Abilities!, is a not-for-profit assistive technology demonstration, education, and evaluation center. Through the use of assistive technology, the Center is dedicated to promoting the full participation and independence of children and adults with disabilities in school, at work, at home, and in the community.

Assistive Technology News

Love the Light!

August 20, 2008
CHILDREN at a special school are tripping the light fantastic in a new room designed to stimulate their senses....

Chattanooga: Theater to offer captioned movie for deaf and hearing-impaired

August 19, 2008
It’s only appropriate that members of Chattanooga’s hearing-impaired community will be able to screen a captioned version of the movie “Wanted” this weekend since many of them have wanted such a service for a long time....

Software firm lets disabled get their game on

August 18, 2008
...A Salem company, 7128 Software, hopes to change that. It creates computer games everyone can play. While 7128 Software did not specifically target the disabled market when it started 18 months ago, the universal accessibility of the company's games has gained it entry into a potentially lucrative niche market...

AT Website of the Month: Priory Woods School

AT Website of the Month Archive

At the April 24th workshop, Assistive Technology: What it Takes to Make the Right Choice, many products were demonstrated and discussed. Click here for a list of these items and vendor information.

What’s Happening

In addition to ongoing AT evaluations and training for individuals with disabilities; support for the school and the employment programs at Abilities!; dissemination of information about AT through our library, tours, and presentations — we are involved in a range of projects related to our mission. Specific events are listed under Upcoming Events.

NEC FOUNDATION AWARD:

The Kornreich Technology Center has been selected by the NEC Foundation to develop a digital educational program entitled A Functional Approach to Workplace Accommodations. A preview version of the program is available on the National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) website.

INCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM EXPANDS:

All classrooms in the Henry Viscardi School have been equipped with assistive and instructional technology to enhance the way instruction is delivered and to expand students’ educational horizons.

NEW ACQUISITIONS:

Find out about some of our newest assistive technology, such as the Tango! handheld AAC device and the lomak light operated mouse and keyboard.

For more information on what’s happening at Kornreich, including scheduled educational activities, visit our Upcoming Events page, or click the What’s Happening link.