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03/19/2026

🍼 AT in Early Childhood: Busy Baby Tools!

Tired of toys, spoons, and teethers constantly ending up on the floor? The Busy Baby Mini Mat and Busy Baby Bib help keep items within reach for little ones!

These tools can help:
✨ Keep toys and feeding tools attached and accessible
✨ Support early independence during feeding and play
✨ Reduce frustration (and cleanup!) when items drop

Nebraska providers and educators: You can borrow these items for FREE from the ATP Education Loan Pool to try with children before purchasing.

🔗 Busy Baby Mini Mat:
https://buff.ly/Y9rEKbK

🔗 Busy Baby Bib:
https://buff.ly/tc3UggK

Try them with your students or young learners today!

03/18/2026

🔨 Contractors Wanted!

The Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP) is looking for general contractors to help complete home accessibility projects for people in our community.

Projects may include:
• Entrance ramps
• Bathroom accessibility updates
• Door widening
• Grab bar installation

📅 Contractor Information Meeting
March 19, 2026 | 5:30–7:00 PM (CST)
📍 500 S. 84th St., Lincoln, NE

📞 Call or text: 402-429-5407
📧 Email: Elizabeth.Lamborn@Nebraska.gov

Register using the QR code or visit: https://buff.ly/cXyr95a

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03/18/2026

📣 We’re Hiring!
Join the Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP) team and help make an impact in your community by making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities every day!

We’re looking for a full‑time Assistive Technology Equipment Associate who will play a vital role in connecting individuals with the tools they need to live, learn, and work more independently.

We offer great benefits + meaningful work!

📅 Apply by 03/20/2026
Scan the QR code in the image or click on the link below to learn more and apply.

Come work with us — we’d love to have you on our team! 💙💛

Click here for more information: https://buff.ly/qPWzjZD

03/17/2026

✨ “AT” at a Glance: Disco Ball 🪩

Looking for a fun way to build a calming sensory space or capture students’ visual attention? This colorful Disco Ball light might be just the thing!

It can help:
👀 Support visual tracking
🧠 Increase visual attention
🌈 Create a soothing sensory environment with soft, colorful lights

Nebraska educators: You can borrow this item for FREE from the ATP Education lending library to try with your students before purchasing.

🔗 Loan it here: https://buff.ly/kXokrt3

Perfect for sensory spaces, calming corners, or engaging visual activities in the classroom!

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03/16/2026

Check out AEMing for Access from our friends at CITES. This is a free, 30-minute virtual learning series focused on improving access to learning through Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) and accessibility practices.

The Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems: Framing the Future of Learning with Technology

03/12/2026

🔊 Small Device. Big Listening Boost.

The Mino Personal Amplifier helps students hear speech more clearly by amplifying speech while reducing background noise. This helps students focus on what matters most—learning. Simply connect the earbuds or headphones and adjust the volume to the level that works best for the student.

✨ Why educators like it:
• Pocket-sized and easy to use
• Helps clarify speech in noisy environments
• Works with earbuds, headphones, or hearing aids
• Rechargeable battery with long listening time

Nebraska educators can borrow this device for FREE from the ATP Education program to trial with a student.

🔗 Learn more or request a loan:
https://education.at4all.com/item/itemdetails?id=179002

03/10/2026

🍀 March Challenge Courses Are Here! 🍀

Looking for new ideas for using assistive technology at home (and FREE CEUs)? The ATP Education Program is excited to offer our March Challenge Courses through the ATIA Learning Center!

This month’s theme: Assistive Technology at Home 🏠

Participants can complete these short courses during March:
• Simplifying Cooking with Assistive Technology
• Start to Be Smart: How to Plan a Smart Home Setup
• Make AT in a Minute with Specialty Tapes

✨ Complete the courses between March 1–31 for FREE CEUs
🎉 Plus, participants will earn a chance to win the grand prize!

🔗 Get started here:
atp.nebraska.gov/atia
Open to Nebraska residents only.

How have you seen AT support independence at home? Share in the comments!