World AT Awareness Day

June 4, 9AM - 4 PM

What to Expect

ATLA invites you to celebrate World Assistive Technology Day on June 4, 2026. Join us for a virtual expo from 9 AM – 1 PM, followed by an in-person open house at ATLA from 2 PM – 4 PM.

Registration for virtual expo is required.

Schedule

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | AT for Agriculture & Rural Living

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | AT for Work, Learning & Productivity

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | AT for Communication & Connection

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | AT for Daily Living & Aging in Place

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | In-Person Open House

Virtual Expo

Discover how assistive technology (AT) supports everyday life with this year’s virtual expo theme, AT Everywhere: Supporting Independence in Every Environment. AT can be used in many ways, from working and learning to staying connected, managing daily tasks, and living independently at home or in rural communities.

The virtual expo will feature four sessions highlighting how AT can support various aspects of daily life. Each session will include real-life examples from our experience as AT Specialists serving communities across Alaska.

  • Agriculture & Rural Living: Dig into AT that supports safety, accessibility, and independence in rural environments, including gardening, homesteading, and outdoor work. Explore a range of solutions, from simple adaptations to emerging tools, shared through real-life examples from across Alaska.

  • Work, Learning & Productivity: Get organized and stay on track with AT that supports communication, reading and writing, and managing tasks across work and learning environments. Explore a range of solutions, including new and noteworthy AI tools for learning and productivity.

  • Communication & Connection: Stay connected your way using AT that supports communication across different needs and preferences at home, work, and in the community. Explore a range of solutions, from low-tech options to high-tech tools that support meaningful connection.

  • Daily Living & Aging in Place: Make everyday tasks easier with AT that supports independence at home, from completing daily routines to maintaining safety over time. Explore a range of solutions, including how smart home technology can support comfort, safety, and independence.

The Virtual Expo is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

Attendees who require accommodations to access the virtual expo should specify their needs during registration. Real-time captioning, interpreting, and electronic copies of materials can be provided in advance. If additional accommodations are needed, please include them in the comment section when registering.

Open House

Following the virtual expo, ATLA invites you to visit our Demonstration Center for an in-person open house featuring hands-on AT exploration. This is an opportunity to try out devices, ask questions, and connect with our team in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Interpreters will be present.

  • "As usual, great info and presentation, really love the demo videos to get a real world feel for what things do."

    2025 Attendee

  • "The presentations were very helpful in getting an overview of what is available. It was a lot of information. It's so great to have the power points to refer back to and get the resources when needed."

    2025 Attendee

  • "Thank you for all the information from No/Low tech to high tech. And showing pictures as well as some actual devices that you had on hand."

    2024 Attendee

Register for Virtual Expo