AT Lab at Community Vision

We are so excited to have Debra from The Blind Kitchen joining us next week for our event! Swing by and get some tips on cooking safely and entertaining guests as someone with low vision. The event is free and open house style on Sept 17th from 3 - 6:30PM. Can't wait to see what Debra has in store! Feel free to drop by and check it out! Learn more or register here: https://cv-atlab.org/learn/everyday-tech/

Surprise news!! Guide Dogs for the Blind is able to join us for our Everyday Tech for Low Vision event on September 17th. The event is here at our building 2475 SE Ladd Ave, open house style 3 - 6:30PM. Drop by anytime to learn about tech that can help anyone who might be losing their vision and PET DOGS! More details and registration here: https://cv-atlab.org/learn/everyday-tech/

Voting should be accessible to everyone!

Did you know? Voters with disabilities in Multnomah County can get free and private one-on-one help with registration, ballots, and voting questions. The Voter Assistance Team is available over the phone, in person at elections offices, and even at your home, hospital, or care facility.

Join us at our Everyday Tech for Low Vision event to learn more about accessible voting and tools designed to empower independent living.

When: Wednesday September 17, 2025 from 3 to 6:30pm. Drop by anytime!

Where: Community Vision 2475 SE Ladd Ave Portland, OR 97214

Free to attend! Register now and be entered to win a 256GB Apple iPad Air:
https://CV-ATLab.org/everyday-tech

Learn more about accessible voting in Multnomah County: https://multco.us/info/accessible-voting-options

Event Hosts:
Community Vision
AARP Oregon
Oregon Commission for the Blind
OHSU Casey Eye Institute

Thank you to our sponsors!
AARP Oregon
Boundless Assistive Technology
OHSU Casey Eye Institute
PNC
Summit Bank
Trailhead Credit Union
Unitus Community Credit Union

Register now for Everyday Tech for Low Vision!

What: A free, open house-style workshop to learn how everyday technology can assist people with low vision. Nine stations to explore.

When: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 3 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Community Vision's AT Lab, 2475 SE Ladd Ave., Portland

Free to Attend! Register now and be entered to win an iPad Air!
https://CV-ATLab.org/everyday-tech

Event Hosts:
Community Vision
AARP Oregon
Oregon Commission for the Blind
OHSU Casey Eye Institute

Thank you to our sponsors!
AARP OregonAARP Oregon
Boundless Assistive Technology
OHSU Casey Eye Institute
PNC
Summit Bank
Trailhead Credit Union
Unitus Community Credit Union

Our Employment Connections team met with the AT Lab at Community Vision this week. They talked about ideas for assistive technology tools for the working people we support. This furthers our mission to ensure that people with disabilities live independent and self direction lives.

Our Employment Connections program assists people with disabilities who want to work find jobs. We provide support through job development and coaching.

AT can be any tool that helps a person participate more in life. This may includes things like a calendar app on a phone, communications cards, or an adaptive keyboard and mouse. The AT Lab staff offers consultations and trainings to individuals and organizations who want to find AT solutions and to create more inclusive environments.

Learn more about our Employment Connections program:
https://cvision.org/programs/employment-connections-program/

Learn more about our AT Lab:
http://cv-atlab.org/

Community Vision's Assistive Technology (AT) Lab is open to the public on Thursdays from 12 to 5 p.m. Because of Thanksgiving, there will be no Open Lab on Thursday, November 28.

Open Lab offer an opportunity to:
• Visit the AT Lab
• Learn more about assistive technology and AT resources
• Ask AT Lab staff questions

During the upcoming holiday season, please call or check our calendar before planning a visit. If you are unable to come during Open Lab hours, please contact us to schedule a more convenient time for you.

For more, https://cv-atlab.org/open-hours-loan-closet/

We are grateful for PNC Bank's support of our work!

Community Vision’s AT Lab works to increase early childhood access to assistive technology (AT).

AT helps children with disabilities bridge the gap between what they are able to do and what they want or need to do. This is as true for young children as it is for school-aged children. However, young children with disabilities often don’t have the access or support they need to start using AT.

The AT Lab, with the valuable support of PNC Bank, is doing meaningful work to change this. The AT Lab educates teachers, therapists, families, and support staff on how to connect young children with AT.

We have worked with the Multnomah Early Childhood Program, Northwest Regional Education Service District, Pediatric Therapy Solutions, OHSU’s Institute on Development and Disability, Childswork Learning Center, GoBabyGo Oregon, and United Cerebral Palsy. We have made a difference for more than 500 children.

Thank you to PNC Bank for your ongoing support of this important work!

Make sure your students are learning about CONSENT! Check out this important webinar by Sarah Weber, speech language pathologist:

2.01.23 Consent in the Classroom with Sarah Weber When it comes to new skills, practice is necessary for proficiency, and consent is no different. This need is amplified when supporting students with multipl...

Check out the new Assistive Technology guide from the US Department of Education- busting AT Myths!https://sites.ed.gov/idea/files/Myths-and-Facts-Surrounding-Assistive-Technology-Devices-01-22-2024.pdf

Looking for something to do as this lovely weather lingers? Check out this new playground in Hillsboro!

A new playground designed for people of all abilities opened in Hillsboro on Monday!

MORE | https://bit.ly/3L3XqWW

So thrilled to announce that our friend and partner Melanie Fried-Oken was named an ISAAC Fellow! Congratulations and thank you for all the incredible work you do for our community! What a well deserved honor.

With great pride, USSAAC congratulates our own Melanie Fried-Oken on being named ISAAC Fellow!

Check out our latest video and learn about Smart Home technology!

A Smart Home Tour - Community Vision's Assistive Technology Lab