West Virginia Assistive Technology - WVATS

12/29/2025

The WVATS team hopes everyone has a happy and safe holiday season! We will see you next year! 🥳

12/23/2025

Holiday Closure Notice 🎁
We’ll be closed on the days shown below. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season and appreciate your continued support!

12/11/2025

Happy Tech Thursday! Today we’re explaining how to make a Mini Eileen for iPhones or iPads, which was invented by Therese Willkomm. This device is a great DIY project that is low-cost, and provides individuals with a hands-free use of their device.

12/04/2025

Our AT Champion, Sophia, is showing you how to borrow devices from our lending library online! She borrowed our switch-adapted electric scissors from our program.

11/26/2025

The WVATS and CED offices will be closed November 26-28 for the holiday. We hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday!

11/21/2025

Welcome back to another Tech Thursday post! With Thanksgiving next week, we decided to show some items from The Blind Kitchen’s Oven Collection! Adaptive items mentioned in this video are the Bowl Scraper, the Hanging Bag and Covers, the Pie Crust Protector, the Pie Dough Bag, the Pie Marker and Divider, and the Portion Scoop.

11/13/2025

Happy Tech Thursday! Today we’re finishing our series on built-in accessibility features on Android devices. Features mentioned are Color Correction, Magnification, and Text-to-Speech Output!

11/06/2025

Happy Tech Thursday! Today we’re jumping back into our series on built-in accessibility features that can be found on Android devices. Features mentioned are the Accessibility Menu, Mono Audio, and Hearing Aid Support.

11/05/2025

Check out our AT Champion, Maelee! She is showing off how her DIT assistive technology helps her get ready for the day! You can make this tool at home easily with a bobby pin!

10/30/2025

Happy Tech Thursday! Today we’re talking about the PowerLink 4 which can control up to two electrical devices using a switch. This is great for individuals who have physical impairments and need to control multiple devices at once.

10/30/2025

Each October we celebrate Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month by raising awareness about AAC and informing the public about the different ways that people communicate.

AAC can be unaided or aided. Unaided forms of AAC do not require equipment or technology. Examples of unaided AAC include speech, body movements, or eye blinks. Aided AAC options include the use of low-, mid-, or high-tech tools and devices. Examples of aided AAC include tablets with text-to-speech software, adaptive switches, or image sheets that a user can point to when communicating.

Two local providers in Morgantown, WV conduct AAC evaluations and consultations:

Chatter & Chalk and the WVU Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic.

If you've received an AAC recommendation and are currently working with a speech-language pathologist, you may also be eligible to borrow a device through the West Virginia Assistive Technology System (WVATS) virtual loan library.*

*- devices are always free for anyone to borrow, but having an AAC recommendation will help streamline this process to connect you with the appropriate device!

West Virginia Assistive Technology - WVATS
WVU Health Sciences
Chatter & Chalk

10/23/2025

We are so excited to present on assistive technology, providing background knowledge about AT, and how to utilize our program and other resources available within the state! 😊💡

November Virtual Speaker Series!

Session Title: A Brief Overview of Assistive Technology for Families and Caregivers of Children and Adults with Special Healthcare Needs

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EST

Presenters: Doug Cumpston and Allie Morlock, West Virginia Assistive Technology System (WVATS)

Assistive technology (AT) can open up a world of possibilities for children and adults with special healthcare needs. This session will provide an overview of the wide variety of assistive devices and tools available to help individuals with mobility, communication, learning, and daily living tasks. We’ll discuss the latest technologies, how to determine which devices may be most beneficial for your loved one, and how to access these tools through healthcare providers and community resources. Whether your child is young or an adult with special needs, this session will help you understand how AT can enhance their independence and quality of life.

Join us for a laid-back, virtual speaker series designed specifically for families and caregivers of children with special healthcare needs. We know that life is busy, so we’ve made this series perfect for your lunch break—short, practical, and packed with info you can actually use. Every session will cover a topic that’s top-of-mind for families, featuring expert speakers and real-life tips from other caregivers. Whether you need advice, resources, or just a little support, these sessions are here to help make your life a little easier.

Register now: https://wvumdtv.zoom.us/meeting/register/YumBwvcTQveomu_E9WlnXg #/registration