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Device Spotlight: available at SERC’s AT Corner

SERC, in collaboration with the CT Tech Act, has established an AT demonstration site and lending library. Educators, family members, and students can make an appointment with SERC staff and try out AT devices in our “AT Corner,” learn about iOS and Android apps, and become familiar with research trends in the field of assistive technology.

The videos on this page feature the following items, all available for lending:

To make an appointment to visit the AT corner and the rest of this wonderful library, please contact the SERC Library at libraryhelp@ctserc.org.

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