Accessing Potential Through Assistive Technology

New Job Posting!

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Join our team as a Program Assistant and play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of APTAT. From maintaining an inventory of assistive devices to responding to inquiries and supporting program events, you'll be making a meaningful impact every day. If you have strong organizational skills, a knack for technology, and a passion for helping others, we want you on our team!

Apply online: bit.ly/JoinAPTAT

Contact [email protected] for more information.

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Do you use assistive technology, care for someone who does, or provide services that support AT? Please consider this opportunity to join our mission in improving access to assistive technology in the state of Alabama.

Apply to be on our advisory council: https://pulse.ly/rcoiwjv8zb

Email us for more info: [email protected]

Help us find candidates that represent underserved communities! Share to your rural community groups, disability related support groups, and diversity focused organizations.

Our mission is to improve knowledge, acquisition, and access to assistive technology for Alabamians with disabilities. We're doing that by providing an assistive technology lending library for individuals to trial devices, AT training to increase knowledge of AT across the community, an AT demonstration center in Birmingham, and information about AT services as requested. Visit to learn more about our services.

How can you help us for free?
1. Share, like, or comment on our posts
2. Tell others that you heard about us
3. Schedule us to speak for your organization or event
4. Request trainings or demonstrations for you and your colleagues
5. Let us know about cool new products
6. Give us feedback on the types of technology and trainings you'd like to see us provide
7. Become an advocate for AT

A fantastic turnout for a special event. Parents, educators, and therapists joined our toy adaption workshop and thanks to YPBirmingham they had a toy to take home for their child or classrooms and clinics! Several stayed to adapt extra toys for us to donate to more families. We love their newfound confidence!!!

Thank you to our volunteers who donated their precious Saturday morning to come help. Our hearts are full with gratitude!

United Ability Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services

This was a lot of fun! Thanks for inviting us to share one of favorite things ☺️

APTAT had a fantastic time meeting with Early Intervention providers last week at the big conference. We hope we can be a valuable resource to families with our device lending library. Our EI consultant Lynn, did an outstanding job teaching attendees about the Adapt & Play kits, her passion project, which include communication aids, adapted toys, and more for early learners with complex needs.

Contact us to borrow: [email protected]

See more photos from the conference at the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services blog:https://pulse.ly/mwlkaxvwrb

What a great crowd during today’s session at the Alabama Early Intervention Conference! They had fun exploring our Adapt and Play kits. Look at all that fun tech!

We’re thrilled to be at the Alabama Early Intervention conference! The attendees have been so excited to learn about our adapted toys and communication aids available through the lending library. We LOVE when people love AT!

Jessica’s at UAB for the annual Wheelchair Flag Football Game. Exhibitors are at UAB Campus Recreation now until the game starts at 6pm!
Thanks to UAB Disability Student Services for inviting us.

We’re getting ready for TOY TAKEOVER!

Adapted toys are expensive so let us teach YOU how to DIY! Join us Nov 9 at United Ability for a special toy modification workshop where you get to adapt your own toy for that lovable kiddo. Whether you’re the parent, friend, or favorite aunt... these will make great gifts for the upcoming holidays!

And a big thanks to YPBirmingham for their toy drives that have made this free for participants!

There are just a few seats left so register soon: https://unitedability.survey.fm/toy-takeover-apt-at-united-ability-makers-event?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=aptat&utm_content=ap_clnmnbzpgf

Would you love to purchase a toy for a participant to adapt? Visit the Amazon Registry by YPBirmingham: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1ENC9WX5NTLEV?ref=gr_search_page_result

APTAT monthly webinar series will feature in depth exploration of different assistive technology products. November will feature Safe in Home.
Join us November 19th at 10am CT to learn about this remote technology support.
Registration through Zoom: https://pulse.ly/wbdfkpcp5d

We're excited to announce our TOY TAKEOVER!

Come make toys more inclusive with us. The best part is, thanks to YPBirmingham and other donations, the event is free and you'll get to take the toy home. Great for families who would love an inclusive gift for their child!

Registration required: https://pulse.ly/clnmnbzpgf

Learn more about how YP Birmingham is helping to make this possible. Check out the toy drive events they have coming up on Oct 17th and 20th! https://pulse.ly/zd3mz0cejf

United Ability Technology

As rapid response to the devastation of Hurricane Helene subsides and families begin looking for additional resources, please remember we have partners who manage durable medical equipment reuse programs. Whether someone you know needs to replace equipment lost or just needs a device during temporary relocation, share with them our local resources. Wheelchairs, hospital beds, shower chairs and more are available at no cost and several locations have disposable medical supplies available as well.

Please contact them by phone to inquire. Inventory varies as it's based on donations to their program.

Christmas Charities Year Round
Birmingham Metro Baptist Association
Easterseals Central Alabama
Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center - WRC
Goodwill Gulf Coast

25 attendees and 8 volunteers completed a toy modification workshop pre-conference session for AT Alabama at United Ability. Here they are showing off their creations.