Assistive Tech Today Podcast

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Assistive Tech Today Podcast explores assistive and adaptive technology that helps people with disabilities communicate, learn, play, and live more independently. Hosted by Vincent Livoti, an assistive technology specialist for Enabling Devices with over 24 years of experience, the podcast features AAC, accessibility tools, adaptive devices, and inclusive technology for special education and daily living. www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-livoti-46912767 The show delivers practical insights for real-world solutions for OTs, SLPs,PTs, educators, caregivers, parents, and accessibility advocates.

  1. 11h ago

    Ep. 27 THE FUTURE OF ASSISTIVE TECH: AI, Learning & College Success | Brian Friedlander 9-17-26

    What happens when 40 years of assistive technology experience meets today’s world of AI? In Episode 27 of the Assistive Tech Today Podcast, I sit down with AT consultant, educator, and professor Brian Friedlander to discuss how technology removes barriers to learning and where the field is heading next.We dive into incredible tools designed for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and executive function challenges, including AI-powered pens and recorders that can:📝 Turn handwritten notes into digital text, summaries, and charts🎧 Transcribe lectures, identify action items, and create flashcards🧠 Help students brainstorm, organize, and break down complex documentsWe also explore mind-mapping, E Ink devices, text-to-speech, and how state lending libraries let families try tech before buying.✨ Key Takeaway: The best technology isn't the newest—it’s the one the individual will actually use to build a successful workflow.XNote - Xnote.aiGenio Notes- https://genio.co/Jamworks- https://www.jamworks.com/Messenger Pigeon- https://messengerpigeon.habitatlearn.com/Caption.ED- https://carescribe.io/ PLAUD NOTE - https://www.plaud.ai/XNote - Xnote.aiGenio Notes- https://genio.co/Jamworks- https://www.jamworks.com/Messenger Pigeon- https://messengerpigeon.habitatlearn.com/Caption.ED- https://carescribe.io/ PLAUD NOTE - https://www.plaud.ai/NEW YES AI Recorder- https://a.co/d/05jwq9cc reMarkable Paper Pure remarkable.comRatta Supernote Manta - https://supernote.com/BOOX Note Air 6 C - https://shop.boox.com/AYOA - AI Mindmapping-- https://www.ayoa.com/Mindview AT-- https://www.matchware.com/Inspiration 12.1 https://www.inspiration-at.com/Follow Brian at Substack: https://substack.com/@assistivetekLinkedIn-- linkedin.com/in/assistivetek/Contact Dr. Friedlander at Brian@assistivetek.com reMarkable Paper Pure remarkable.comRatta Supernote Manta - https://supernote.com/BOOX Note Air 6 C - https://shop.boox.com/Amazon Scribe- https://a.co/d/0gFaspz2AYOA - AI Mindmapping-- https://www.ayoa.com/Mindview AT-- https://www.matchware.com/Inspiration 12.1 https://www.inspiration-at.com/Follow Brian at Substack: https://substack.com/@assistivetekLinkedIn-- linkedin.com/in/assistivetek/Contact Dr. Friedlander at Brian@assistivetek.com --AssistiveTek, LLCUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Office: 908-217-1017 Ask me about how you can be more productive using assistive technology! Available for both school and family assistive technology consultations. Set up a free 15 minute meeting with me by clicking on the link below.https://tidycal.com/assistivetek/free-15-minute-at-sesCONNECT WITH US:• Subscribe to Assistive Tech Today: [https://www.youtube.com/@AssistiveTechTodayPodcast]• Follow Vinny Livoti on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-livoti-46912767]“Welcome to Assistive Tech Today Podcast — where innovation meets inclusion.I’m Vinny Livoti, an assistive technology specialist with over twenty-four years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults with special needs through technology.This is Assistive Tech Today Podcast — empowering lives through technology.”"Please note: Many people in the neurodiverse community prefer identity‑first language and describe themselves as “Autistic,” which is also the language our guest typically uses. At the same time, there are individuals, families and professionals who grew up with or prefer using person‑first language (“person with autism”). We want to acknowledge these differences and honor the full range of perspectives within the community.""The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this program belong solely to the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or views of any agency, company, or entity they represent." Inclusion, #AssistiveTechnology, #AI, #EdTech, #AT, #SpecialEducation, #Accessibility, #AssistiveTechToday, #AIinEducation, #Dyslexia, #ExecutiveFunction, #CollegeStudents, #EducationalTechnology

    Ep. 27 THE FUTURE OF ASSISTIVE TECH: AI, Learning & College Success | Brian Friedlander 9-17-26

  2. Sep 27

    Ep. 26 From “I Want” to Real Conversation: How AI Is Changing AAC | Shay Cohen 9-10-26

    In Episode 26 of the Assistive Tech Today Podcast, I sit down with Shay Cohen, co-founder of Verbaly, to talk about an innovative approach to AAC that puts conversation—not just sentence building—at the center of communication.Shay’s journey into assistive technology is deeply personal. His son is an AAC user, and after years of experiencing the challenges of existing AAC technology firsthand, Shay saw an opportunity to build something different. With a background in electrical engineering, product management, and technology, he combined his professional experience with his perspective as a father to create a more dynamic approach to AAC.One of the biggest challenges we discuss is how traditional AAC can sometimes become what Shay calls an “I want machine.” While requesting items and expressing basic needs is incredibly important, real communication goes far beyond that. Conversations change direction, questions come up, topics shift, and what someone needs to say depends on what is happening around them.That becomes especially important in the classroom.How can an AAC user answer a question about something that wasn't pre-programmed? How can they ask their own questions? And how can they demonstrate what they actually know?Shay explains how Verbaly uses AI and contextual information to help provide relevant vocabulary for the conversation happening in that moment—while keeping the AAC user in control. The AI isn't there to speak for the person. Instead, Shay describes it as a silent participant, helping highlight relevant communication paths while the AAC user remains the driver.This conversation is really about a bigger question:What happens when we stop designing AAC around what someone needs to request—and start designing it around what they want to say? Shay's story is a great example of how lived experience, technology, and product development can come together to create new possibilities in assistive technology.👍 Like💬 Comment with your thoughts🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about innovative assistive technologyLearn More about todays guest:Email: shay@verbali.ioLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaycohWebsite and Demo:Website: https://www.verbali.ioSchedule a demo: https://verbali.io/ScheduleVerbaliDemoDemo video 1 - How MaTalk AI is used for homework:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5CiArYESZwkDemo video 2 - How MaTalk AI is used for a daily conversation:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bllvNiqq3qwiOS app:MaTalk AI Forever (license app): https://apps.apple.com/il/app/matalk-ai-forever/id6756188044MaTalk AI (subscription app): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matalk-ai/id6747360381Android app: MaTalk AI Forever (license app): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.verbali.matalkaiforeverMaTalk AI (subscription app): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.verbali.matalkai&hl=en_USCONNECT WITH US:• Subscribe to Assistive Tech Today: [https://www.youtube.com/@AssistiveTechTodayPodcast]• Follow Vinny Livoti on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-livoti-46912767]"Please note: Many people in the neurodiverse community prefer identity‑first language and describe themselves as “Autistic,” which is also the language our guest typically uses. At the same time, there are individuals, families and professionals who grew up with or prefer using person‑first language (“person with autism”). We want to acknowledge these differences and honor the full range of perspectives within the community.""The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this program belong solely to the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or views of any agency, company, or entity they represent."#AssistiveTechnology #AAC #AugmentativeAndAlternativeCommunication #AI #Accessibility #SpeechTherapy #SLP #SpecialEducation #AssistiveTech #AACUsers

    Ep. 26 From “I Want” to Real Conversation: How AI Is Changing AAC | Shay Cohen 9-10-26

  3. Sep 20

    Ep. 25 Human First AI: Why AI Should Think With Us, Not For Us | Derek Crager 9-3-26

    AI is changing the way we work, learn, communicate, and solve problems—but what happens when we put people first? In Episode 25 of the Assistive Tech Today Podcast, Vinny sits down with Derek Crager, founder of Practical AI, for a fascinating conversation about making AI practical, human-centered, and accessible. Derek shares the story behind his Human First AI philosophy and explains why he believes AI should think with the human, not for the human. We talk about how AI can amplify what people already do well rather than simply replace them, and why education and understanding are so important as this technology continues to evolve. Derek also introduces Pocket Mentor, a voice-based AI designed to give people access to knowledge, training, and troubleshooting help when they need it—without requiring an app or complicated technology. And this conversation gets especially interesting when we connect AI to assistive technology, education, therapists, neurodiversity, and personalized learning. Could AI help students learn in a way that works for them?Could it give therapists more time to focus on the people they serve? Could it help preserve decades of knowledge when an experienced worker retires? And could AI become another tool for helping people become more independent? These are just some of the questions Vinny and Derek explore in this episode. This isn't a conversation about AI replacing humanity.It's about asking a different question:What if AI could help us become more capable while keeping humans in control? 🎙️ Guest: Derek Crager : 💡 Founder: Practical AI : 🤖 Creator: Pocket Mentor : 📚 Author: Human First AI: If you enjoy conversations about assistive technology, AI, accessibility, innovation, education, and the future of technology, make sure to subscribe to the Assistive Tech Today Podcast.👍 Like the video💬 Share your thoughts in the comments🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with innovators and people changing the way we think about technology. CONNECT WITH US:• Subscribe to Assistive Tech Today: [https://www.youtube.com/@AssistiveTechTodayPodcast]• Follow Vinny Livoti on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-livoti-46912767 ]“Welcome to Assistive Tech Today Podcast — where innovation meets inclusion.I’m Vinny Livoti, an assistive technology specialist with over twenty-four years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults with special needs through technology. From product design and development to education, consulting, and hands-on demonstrations, this podcast is dedicated to exploring today’s cutting-edge assistive and adaptive technologies.T his is Assistive Tech Today Podcast — empowering lives through technology.” "Please note: Many people in the neurodiverse community prefer identity‑first language and describe themselves as “Autistic,” which is also the language our guest typically uses. At the same time, there are individuals, families and professionals who grew up with or prefer using person‑first language (“person with autism”). We want to acknowledge these differences and honor the full range of perspectives within the community.""The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this program belong solely to the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or views of any agency, company, or entity they represent." #AssistiveTechnology, #ArtificialIntelligence, #HumanFirstAI, #PracticalAI, #AI, #Accessibility, #AssistiveTech, #Neurodiversity, #AAC, #Education, #AIinEducation, #FutureOfAI, #Innovation, #PocketMentor, #Podcast

    Ep. 25 Human First AI: Why AI Should Think With Us, Not For Us | Derek Crager 9-3-26

  4. Sep 13

    EP. 24 Breaking Communication Barriers: The UbiDuo 3 & the Future of Face-to-Face Communication | Jason Curry 8-27-26

    Learn more about today's guest: What if you could communicate face-to-face with anyone—without Wi-Fi, the internet, or an app?In Episode 24 of the Assistive Tech Today Podcast, Vinny sits down with Jason Curry, co-founder of sComm, to talk about the UbiDuo 3, an innovative assistive technology device designed to create more equal face-to-face communication for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, have hearing loss, or are nonverbal.Jason shares the powerful personal story behind the invention of the UbiDuo and explains how this standalone communication device is being used in hospitals, DMVs, government agencies, schools, businesses, and everyday life.We also discuss real-time communication, speech-generating technology, Medicare and private insurance coverage, accessibility, and the importance of removing communication barriers.This is a great conversation about how assistive technology can give people greater independence, accessibility, and the freedom to communicate anywhere, anytime.Special thanks to our ASL interpreter Tayna Northcraft for her support with this episode.Links:https://scomm.comhttps://www.youtube.com/user/sCommTVhttps://www.facebook.com/sCommhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-curry-scomm https://www.linkedin.com/company/scomm https://moozumo.com CONNECT WITH US:• Subscribe to Assistive Tech Today: [https://www.youtube.com/@AssistiveTechTodayPodcast]• Follow Add Name on LinkedIn: [Add Link]• Follow Vinny Livoti on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-livoti-46912767]“Welcome to Assistive Tech Today Podcast — where innovation meets inclusion.I’m Vinny Livoti, an assistive technology specialist with over twenty-four years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults with special needs through technology.From product design and development to education, consulting, and hands-on demonstrations, this podcast is dedicated to exploring today’s cutting-edge assistive and adaptive technologies.This is Assistive Tech Today Podcast — empowering lives through technology.”"Please note: Many people in the neurodiverse community prefer identity‑first language and describe themselves as “Autistic,” which is also the language our guest typically uses. At the same time, there are individuals, families and professionals who grew up with or prefer using person‑first language (“person with autism”). We want to acknowledge these differences and honor the full range of perspectives within the community.""The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this program belong solely to the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or views of any agency, company, or entity they represent."#DeafCommunity #HardOfHearing #UbiDuo #sComm

    EP. 24 Breaking Communication Barriers: The UbiDuo 3 & the Future of Face-to-Face Communication | Jason Curry 8-27-26

  5. Sep 6

    Ep. 23 More Than a Device: Giving Everyone the Freedom to Create and Connect. 8-13-26

    What happens when innovation starts with a simple question: How can I help someone do something they love again?In Episode 23 of Assistive Tech Today, Vinny sits down with Lianna Genovese, founder and CEO of ImaginAble Solutions and inventor of Guided Hands®, along with assistive technology specialist and educator Laura Cantagallo.Lianna shares the remarkable story behind Guided Hands—a device that began as a school project designed to help a friend with cerebral palsy paint again. What started with prototypes built on a basement ping-pong table has grown into an internationally recognized assistive technology solution used by children and adults around the world.But this conversation is about much more than one device.Vinny, Lianna, and Laura explore the importance of including people with disabilities in the design process, listening to caregivers and clinicians, and recognizing that no two individuals have the same needs. They discuss how assistive technology can support communication, creativity, education, therapy, independence, and participation.The conversation also highlights the power of therapy through play and how the right technology can help remove barriers in the classroom. From painting and writing to using an iPad, crossing the midline, playing games, and participating alongside peers, Guided Hands is helping people use the movement they have to engage more fully with the world around them.Lianna and Laura also discuss accessibility within Apple technology, the importance of low-tech solutions alongside high-tech innovations, assistive technology conferences, and the role teachers, therapists, caregivers, and families play in discovering new possibilities.Perhaps most importantly, this episode is a reminder that the best assistive technology isn't just about the product—it is about the person using it.It's about dignity.It's about inclusion.It's about self-expression.And as Lianna says, self-expression is a human right.Join us for an inspiring conversation about innovation, unexpected career paths, disability inclusion, and how one idea can grow into something that changes lives around the world.Links to share:https://www.imaginablesolutions.com https://www.imaginablesolutions.com/pages/ot-guidehttps://www.imaginablesolutions.com/blogs/guided-hands https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianna-genovese Laura Cantagallo: My company website: I provide assistance with accessibility work and auditing websites for accessibility as well as professional development. https://lceducationconsulting.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-cantagallo • Follow Vinny Livoti on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-livoti-46912767]“Welcome to Assistive Tech Today Podcast — where innovation meets inclusion.I’m Vinny Livoti, an assistive technology specialist with over twenty-four years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults with special needs through technology.From product design and development to education, consulting, and hands-on demonstrations, this podcast is dedicated to exploring today’s cutting-edge assistive and adaptive technologies.This is Assistive Tech Today Podcast — empowering lives through technology.”"Please note: Many people in the neurodiverse community prefer identity‑first language and describe themselves as “Autistic,” which is also the language our guest typically uses. At the same time, there are individuals, families and professionals who grew up with or prefer using person‑first language (“person with autism”). We want to acknowledge these differences and honor the full range of perspectives within the community.""The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this program belong solely to the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or views of any agency, company, or entity they represent."#assistivetechnology #adaptivetechnology #accessibility #inclusión #occupationaltherapy #specialneeds

    Ep. 23 More Than a Device: Giving Everyone the Freedom to Create and Connect. 8-13-26

  6. Aug 31

    Ep. 22 Making Nature Accessible: The Wheelchair Changing Outdoor Adventures Ryan Grassley Extreme Motus 8-6-26

    Welcome to another episode of Assistive Tech Today. What if the right piece of assistive technology could do more than provide mobility—it could help a family make memories that would otherwise never happen? On this episode of the Assistive Tech Today Podcast, I’m joined by Ryan Grassley, Chief Marketing Officer at Extreme Motus, a company creating all-terrain mobility equipment designed to help people with mobility challenges experience the outdoors. Ryan shares the fascinating story behind his own journey—from learning filmmaking while riding a motorcycle 13,000 miles through nine countries, to turning his passion for video and storytelling into a career. He eventually joined Extreme Motus after discovering the company's unique all-terrain wheelchair and seeing an opportunity to help tell its story. We dive into the story behind the Extreme Motus chair and how it was originally inspired by a young girl who was paralyzed after a tragic accident and simply wanted to participate in the same outdoor adventures as the other kids in her class. The conversation goes far beyond the chair itself. Ryan explains why accessibility in the outdoors is about much more than accessible parking and bathrooms. National parks and outdoor spaces shouldn't have to be covered in concrete to become accessible. Sometimes, the answer is finding the right mobility equipment that allows people to experience the trails while preserving the natural environment. We also talk about: • Why getting outdoors matters for physical and mental well-being • How adaptive mobility can bring entire families together • The advantages of a lightweight, manual all-terrain chair • Why bigger and more expensive doesn't always mean better • The challenges of insurance and funding for adaptive equipment • Grants and other potential funding options • The importance of trying equipment before buying it • How storytelling and authentic video helped Extreme Motus grow with essentially no marketing budget And then Ryan shares a story that really puts everything into perspective—a customer purchased a chair for his wife, who had ALS, and was able to take her to her favorite place on the river one last time. She passed away after using the chair only once, but her husband told Ryan he had no regrets because the chair gave them one more adventure and one more opportunity to see her smile. He later donated the chair so another family could benefit from it. That story captures what assistive technology is really about. It's not just the equipment. It's what the equipment makes possible. It's the hike. It's the family trip. It's the fresh air. It's the adventure. It's the memories. And sometimes, it's one more moment together. • Visit (Extreme Motus): https://extrememotus.com • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/extreme-motus/posts/?feedView=all Chief Marketing Officer | Extreme Motus Ryan Grassley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-grassley Chief Business Development Officer | Extreme Motus Kenneth Jardine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-jardine CONNECT WITH US: • Subscribe to Assistive Tech Today: [https://www.youtube.com/@AssistiveTechTodayPodcast] • Follow Vinny Livoti on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-livoti-46912767] "The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this program belong solely to the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or views of any agency, company, or entity they represent." #Accessibility #AdaptiveTechnology #WheelchairAccessibility #AdaptiveMobility #AccessibleOutdoors #DisabilityInclusion #OutdoorAccessibility #Extrem

    Ep. 22 Making Nature Accessible: The Wheelchair Changing Outdoor Adventures Ryan Grassley Extreme Motus 8-6-26

  7. Aug 25

    Ep. 21 What If a 3D Printer Could Change a Child's Life? | Philip Dunham Make Good 8-6-26

    🎙️ Guest: Philip Dunham Director of Design, MakeGood What happens when 3D printing, creativity, and assistive technology come together to solve problems that traditional manufacturing often can't? In Episode 21 of the Assistive Tech Today Podcast, I sit down with Philip Dunham, Director of Design at MakeGood, to talk about how 3D printing is changing the way adaptive equipment can be designed, customized, and delivered to people with disabilities. Philip shares his own journey into assistive technology, from his background in finance and experience as a C5 quadriplegic to connecting with MakeGood founder Noam Platt and becoming deeply involved in the company's design work. We dive into MakeGood's innovative approach to creating adaptive devices, including their 3D-printed Toddler Mobility Trainer, designed to give young children with mobility challenges more independence and opportunities to explore their environment. But this conversation goes far beyond the technology. Philip explains how customizable mobility devices can help children interact with their peers, participate on the playground, and reduce some of the stigma traditionally associated with mobility equipment. We also talk about MakeGood's open-source philosophy, which encourages people to download, modify, and improve designs so they can help even more people. We discuss how the growing availability of affordable and reliable 3D printers is opening the door for individuals, schools, hospitals, PTs, OTs, makers, and families to create solutions that previously may have been too expensive or impractical to manufacture. Philip also explains how 3DMobility.org connects makers with families who need these chairs, how people can become makers themselves, and the different ways supporters can help fund these projects. And we look ahead at what's next—including experiments with motorized versions of these mobility devices and the potential for 3D printing to continue transforming assistive technology. This episode is a great reminder that assistive technology isn't just about the device itself. It's about giving people more independence, freedom, dignity, and opportunities to participate. If you're interested in assistive technology, 3D printing, adaptive design, AAC, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or simply finding creative ways to make technology more accessible, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Connect with Philip Dunham & Make Good: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pcdunham https://makegood.design  https://www.linkedin.com/company/makegoodinc/posts/?feedView=all  https://www.instagram.com/makegoodnola  https://www.facebook.com/MakeGoodNOLA  CONNECT WITH US: • Subscribe to Assistive Tech Today: [https://www.youtube.com/@AssistiveTechTodayPodcast] • Follow Vinny Livoti on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-livoti-46912767] “Welcome to Assistive Tech Today Podcast — where innovation meets inclusion. I’m Vinny Livoti, an assistive technology specialist with over twenty-four years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults with special needs through technology. This is Assistive Tech Today Podcast — empowering lives through technology.” "Please note: Many people in the neurodiverse community prefer identity‑first language and describe themselves as “Autistic,” which is also the language our guest typically uses. At the same time, there are individuals, families and professionals who grew up with or prefer using person‑first language (“person with autism”). We want to acknowledge these differences and honor the full range of perspectives within the community." "The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this program belong solely to the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or views of any agency, company, or entity they represent."

    Ep. 21 What If a 3D Printer Could Change a Child's Life? | Philip Dunham Make Good 8-6-26

  8. Aug 16

    Ep. 20 AAC Funding Maze: How to Get the Right Device for the Right Person | Rachel Clements 7-30-26

    Learn more about today's guest: How do people actually get the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) technology they need?In this episode, we take a deep dive into the complicated and often misunderstood world of AAC funding. Joining us is Rachel Clements, a Speech-Language Pathologist and Funding Manager at Tobii Dynavox. Rachel breaks down exactly what happens behind the scenes after an SLP recommends a speech-generating device. What We Cover: The Funding Journey: Navigating insurance, prior authorizations, and state programs.The Evaluation Process: Why feature matching and device trials are critical. Beyond Delivery: The vital role of training families, teachers, and SLPs for long-term success. Evolving Needs: How medical changes can shift a user from touch access to eye gaze over time. Advocacy & Support: Overcoming the challenges generalist SLPs face when navigating AAC. AAC isn't just about choosing technology—it’s about understanding the individual and ensuring they have the ongoing support to succeed. Knowledge and persistent advocacy make all the difference. CONNECT WITH US:• Subscribe to Assistive Tech Today: [https://www.youtube.com/@AssistiveTechTodayPodcast] • Follow Vinny Livoti on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-livoti-46912767] • Follow Rachel Clements on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-clements-9aa24490] • Visit (Tobii Dynavox): [https://efunding.tobiidynavox.com] Comprehensive resource, by state, for SGDs and related equipment (for SLPs and families):  TD-State-by-State-Funding-Guide.pdf SLP Resources: AAC Report Structure for SGD - TBI-JF.pdf SLP Evaluation and Report FAQs Funding Coach SLP Evaluation and Report FAQs For SLPs and families: How to get funding for speech generating devices - Tobii Dynavox Global “Welcome to Assistive Tech Today Podcast — where innovation meets inclusion.I’m Vinny Livoti, an assistive technology specialist with over twenty-four years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults with special needs through technology. From product design and development to education, consulting, and hands-on demonstrations, this podcast is dedicated to exploring today’s cutting-edge assistive and adaptive technologies. This is Assistive Tech Today Podcast — empowering lives through technology.” "Please note: Many people in the neurodiverse community prefer identity‑first language and describe themselves as “Autistic,” which is also the language our guest typically uses. At the same time, there are individuals, families and professionals who grew up with or prefer using person‑first language (“person with autism”). We want to acknowledge these differences and honor the full range of perspectives within the community." "The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this program belong solely to the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or views of any agency, company, or entity they represent. "AAC funding, speech generating devices, Tobii Dynavox, AAC evaluation, insurance for AAC, augmentative and alternative communication

    Ep. 20 AAC Funding Maze: How to Get the Right Device for the Right Person | Rachel Clements 7-30-26
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Assistive Tech Today Podcast explores assistive and adaptive technology that helps people with disabilities communicate, learn, play, and live more independently. Hosted by Vincent Livoti, an assistive technology specialist for Enabling Devices with over 24 years of experience, the podcast features AAC, accessibility tools, adaptive devices, and inclusive technology for special education and daily living. www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-livoti-46912767 The show delivers practical insights for real-world solutions for OTs, SLPs,PTs, educators, caregivers, parents, and accessibility advocates.

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