ATP

09/10/2026

🧩 Meet Hunter! Our AT Specialist & Creative Problem-Solver!

Hunter brings a background in education, public training, and special education to the ATP Education team—and a whole lot of curiosity! 🔎 He loves finding creative ways assistive technology can help learners gain more access, independence, and engagement.

When he’s not exploring new AT ideas, you might find Hunter outdoors with his kids, coaching football, or tackling a good puzzle. Basically, if there’s something to figure out, Hunter is probably already on it! 💡

We’re lucky to have Hunter on the team and love the energy, curiosity, and problem-solving skills he brings to his work supporting Nebraska educators and learners. 💙💛

Give Hunter a 👋 in the comments as he is the last puzzle piece and completes the ATP Education team!

09/09/2026

📣 Nebraska Educators — September’s FREE ATIA Challenge Courses are here!

Looking for a great way to build your knowledge around AAC and communication supports? September’s free challenge courses are focused on AAC Strategies and offer something for educators, therapists, caregivers, parents and anyone interested in supporting communication. 💬

This month’s courses include:
🌱 Building Literacy for Multilingual Learners Using AAC: Lessons from a PLC
🌱 Rooted in Inclusion, Flourishing with AAC: Growing Communication-Rich Schools
🌱 Together We Speak: Building Community Through AAC Caregiver Support

Complete the challenge for a chance to win the grand prize!

And remember — you don’t have to be an educator to participate! These FREE trainings are available to ALL Nebraska residents who want to learn more about AAC and supporting communication.

👉 Register here: https://buff.ly/bmgD5BI

Learn something new. Strengthen your AAC strategies. Support communication for all!

09/04/2026

📚 Looking for some professional learning this September?

Check this list out from the Center for Accessible Technology! 14 FREE webinars that are happening throughout the month! 🎉

Topics include:
🗣️ AAC in the classroom
📖 Assistive technology for reading
✏️ AT for writing
➗ AT for math
💻 Digital accessibility
…and more!

Whether you're heading back to school or looking to build your AT toolkit, there are plenty of opportunities to learn something new. 💡

👉 Check out the September webinar lineup and find a session that fits your interests!
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/817903/39ba38145a/468300451/4ca02986ef/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUFT_FwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5OZJC2ExJ2WgDI3Z3vCJ0DTk081mwVfVGyX7WVh4ZjvLGokMXiTptr2Iyb5w_aem_8Sbwz5Z0G2jE0UEvinw0rQ

09/03/2026

💙 **Meet the ATP Education Program Team: Jeri!** 💛

Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Jeri, our AT Specialist and assistive technology hero! 💪

With 25 years in Special Education, including 10 years with ATP Education, Jeri brings a wealth of experience and a passion for helping educators find the right AT tools to support student success.

Based in Cozad, NE, Jeri works with schools across Nebraska and has helped countless educators discover assistive technology solutions that make a difference.

And when she’s not helping others, Jeri enjoys exploring Nebraska’s beautiful backroads, spending time with her two grandchildren, and cheering on her favorite band—she’s a lifelong Duran Duran super-fan! 🎶

We’re so lucky to have Jeri on the ATP Education team! 💙

Give Jeri a 👋 in the comments and help us celebrate her!

09/01/2026

📣 Educators, family insight is an AT superpower! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

Families know what motivates their child, what works at home, and which challenges might not appear during the school day. When educators and families share ideas, assistive technology becomes more meaningful, practical, and effective - everywhere a student learns and grows!

Better collaboration = better access, participation, and success! 🎉

08/27/2026

Meet our team! 💙💛

We’re excited to introduce Kim, one of the amazing Assistive Technology Specialists on the ATP Education Program team! Kim brings a wealth of experience in early childhood and special education, along with a passion for helping educators across Nebraska find the right tools and strategies to support learners of all ages.

When she’s not supporting educators, Kim enjoys giving back to her community as a longtime 4-H horse club leader and local saddle club board member. We’re so lucky to have Kim on our team and grateful for all she does to help Nebraska educators and students succeed! 🐴💪

08/26/2026

Sharing from our friends at CAST!

Looking for quick, practical ideas for inclusive and accessible technology? Check out CAST’s free 30-minute “Quick Bites and Insights” webinar happening August 27 at 3:00 PM ET.

You’ll get fast demos featuring assistive and inclusive technology for reading, text-to-speech, STEM, and more. Plus, there are some fun prizes for those who attend live! 🎉

Can’t make it live? Register anyway and they’ll send you the recording.

[Learn more and register here](https://mailchi.mp/cast/quick-bites-insights-webinar-august-2026?e=d104fe9583&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

08/26/2026

🚀 **August ATIA Challenge Courses are here!**

Ready to turn AT adoption into lasting success? 🎯

ALL Nebraska RESIDENTS can take part in **FREE ATIA Challenge Courses** this August, featuring three great topics:

📚 Adoption vs. Abandonment: The Playbook
💬 Family Functioning Patterns in Children Who Use AAC
💡 Reducing AT Abandonment: Low-Cost and Creative Solutions

Complete the challenges for a **chance to win the grand prize!** 🏆

👉 Register today: https://buff.ly/g0RMArI

**Nebraska residents only.**

08/25/2026

Check out these easy to find Reading Tools 📚

Looking for simple ways to support students with reading? Check out this video comparing lower-tech reading tools and discover options that can help make reading more accessible and successful for learners.

Which tool would you try with your students? 👀

🎥 Watch the video: [Assistive Technology: Compare Low-Tech Reading Tools](https://youtu.be/IohNV2RQvZ0?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

This video shares information about 3 different types of lower tech...

08/24/2026

Shared by the Center for Accessible Technology (C4AT)

Free AT, AAC & Accessibility Webinars!

There are still 4 free webinars happening this August covering topics like accessible storytelling, AAC in the classroom, voice control, and AI + assistive technology.

🎬 Accessible Storytelling for Film & Video — Aug. 20
💬 Classroom Implementation with AAC — Aug. 21
🤖 AI & Assistive Technology — Aug. 25
🎙️ Voice Control for Accessibility — Aug. 26

A great opportunity for educators, SLPs, therapists, and anyone interested in assistive technology to learn something new!

Check out the full list and registration links: https://buff.ly/XFhBaJa

Thanks to the Center for Accessible Technology for sharing these opportunities! 🙌

SLP Empowerment Lunch and Learn: Classroom Implementation with AAC from AbleU August 21, 2026 at 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern