MN STAR Program

04/06/2026

Assistive Technology can be small things that make a huge difference!

How has Assistive Technology made a difference (big or small!) in YOUR life?

04/05/2026

Mainstream technology is still Assistive Technology. When technology is used to helps a person increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities, it is AT!

Voice control on your TV remote is Assistive Technology!
A medication reminder app on your phone is Assistive Technology!
Closed captions on a video or meeting is Assistive Technology!

What is some everyday tech you use as Assistive Technology in your life?

04/04/2026

Assistive Technology can support safety in the home, allowing people to remain where they are comfortable but have support in the moments it's needed.

National Assistive Technology Awareness Day is April 22nd, help us celebrate by sharing how AT impacts YOUR life!

04/03/2026

We are one day closer to National Assistive Technology Awareness Day (April 22nd!) and this quote comes from someone answering the question "How does assistive technology support your independence?"

How would you say AT supports your independence?

04/02/2026

Did you know that National Assistive Technology Awareness Day is April 22nd? We asked the people in our networks to share with us what AT means to them in their lives and we'll post one of those each day leading up to National AT Awareness Day.

What does AT mean to YOU?

04/01/2026

The April 2026 National AT Awareness Day Theme is “Assistive Technology. Everywhere. Everyone.”

Assistive Technology (AT) isn’t just wheelchairs and screen readers. It also includes tools, devices, software, remote monitoring, and everyday technology such as smart home devices and wearables, that empower people of all ages and abilities to live, learn, work, and participate fully in every aspect of life.

Why do we say everyone? Every person on the planet will either need assistive technology for themselves or know someone who does. Most are using AT right now! Our goal is to build AT awareness now, so everyone knows about it before they need it, and NO ONE goes without!

04/01/2026

Our April 2026 National AT Awareness Day Theme: “Assistive Technology. Everywhere. Everyone.”

Assistive Technology (AT) isn’t just wheelchairs and screen readers. It also includes tools, devices, software, remote monitoring, and everyday technology such as smart home devices and wearables, that empower people of all ages and abilities to live, learn, work, and participate fully in every aspect of life.
Why do we say everyone? Every person on the planet will either need assistive technology for themselves or know someone who does. Most are using AT right now! Our goal is to build AT awareness now, so everyone knows about it before they need it, and NO ONE goes without!



Image Description: Mostly a black and white image with National AT Awareness Day, April 22, 2026, at the top. assistive technology. everywhere. everyone. in the middle, and the ATAP logo at the bottom with a four-color square.

02/04/2026

Reminder: ATAP’s Digital Accessibility Webinar Series starts TODAY!

If you work with digital content, websites, or technology, this series will help you better understand accessibility requirements and how to create more inclusive experiences—especially for screen reader users.
✅ Practical guidance
✅ Real world examples
✅ Accessible materials and live captions
📅 Date: February 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm EST
🔗 Register: Zoom Registration Required

Don’t miss the opportunity to strengthen your accessibility knowledge and support inclusive technology.

Our webinar, Leadership Commitment and Influencer Participation, is February 4, 2026!

02/03/2026

Reminder: ATAP’s Digital Accessibility Webinar Series
Our webinar, Leadership Commitment and Influencer Participation , is February 4, 2026!
If you work with digital content, websites, or technology, this series will help you better understand accessibility requirements and how to create more inclusive experiences—especially for screen reader users.
✅ Practical guidance
✅ Real world examples
✅ Accessible materials and live captions
📅 Date: February 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm EST
🔗 Register: Zoom Registration Required

Don’t miss the opportunity to strengthen your accessibility knowledge and support inclusive technology.

01/27/2026

⏰ Reminder: Just 1 Week Left!

There is only one week remaining for people receiving supports to complete the Minnesota Direct Care Staffing Shortage Impact Annual Survey.

This survey, shared through the AASD and DSD eLists, helps capture how the direct care workforce shortage is affecting people across Minnesota. Your voice matters—please take a few minutes to share your experience before the survey closes!
https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=MNDHS-073853

👉 Thank you for helping inform future solutions.

Date: Dec. 23, 2025, and Jan. 20, 2026 To: People receiving any type of direct care service and other interested parties From: DHS Aging and Adult Services and Disability Services divisions Purpose: To announce DHS is conducting a survey to learn how the direct care staffing shortage impacts people....

01/20/2026

Mark your calendars and join us for this important webinar series!
The Americans with Disabilities Act, Web Accessibility, and You: Updates to Title II and What They Mean for Covered Entities is scheduled for February 4, 2026.
If you work with digital content, websites, or technology, this series will help you better understand accessibility requirements and how to create more inclusive experiences—especially for screen reader users.
✅ Practical guidance
✅ Real world examples
✅ Accessible materials and live captions
📅 Date: February 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm EST
🔗 Register: Zoom Registration Required

Don’t miss the opportunity to strengthen your accessibility knowledge and support inclusive technology.

Description: Changes to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act have significant implications for state and local government entities. The new rule, published in April 2024, mandates explicitly that these public entities provide accessible websites, mobile apps, digital documents, social med...