The Original Canadian AT Conference Returns
NOAT 2026: educATe and integrATe
February 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2026 - 9am-3pm (EST)
February 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2026 - 9am-3pm (EST)
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0900-0910 - Conference Opening and Welcome
0910-1020 - Fireside chAT (Moderated Panel)
1025-1110 - Infusing Identity to Optimize AAC Use - Heather R Maydak
1025-1110 - Accessibility Unlocked Trusted Tools and New Features in Apple’s Latest OS - Ron Leblanc
1025-1110 - Pro-AT Group - Sponsor Presentation
1115-1200 - Inspiration - Sponsor Drop In Room
1115-1200 - Sponsor Drop In Room 2 - TBA
1115-1200 - Sponsor Drop In Room 3 - TBA
1200-1230 - Lunch
1230-1315 - Using a Structured, Evidence-Based Approach to Address Student Accessibility Needs - Beth Pollock
1230-1315 - Inspiration - Sponsor Presentation
1320-1405 - Who Controls your Digital Portfolio Privacy in AT - Tiffany Wilson
1320-1405 - Big Ideas about AT Services for Small and Rural School Districts - Gayl Bowser
1320-1405 - Sponsor Presentation 3 - TBA
1410-1455 - Open Source and Free Tools suitable for urban, rural, and tribal computer access - Gregg Vanderheiden Ph.D.
1410-1455 - Let’s Make Math Accessible - Shawn Jordison
1410-1455 - Sponsor Presentation 4 - TBA
1455-1500 - End of Day and Door Prizes
0900-0905 - Welcome / Opening of Day Two
0905-0950 - How AI can allow us to approach accessibility completely differently - less effort and 3000% better coverage
0905-0950 - Genio - Sponsor Presentation
0905-0950 - Sponsor Presentation 6 - TBA
1000-1045 - Tasker - An AT app you may not know about
1000-1045 - It Takes a Village: Teaming Up to Ensure Inclusive Learning
1000-1045 - Pro-AT Group - Sponsor Presentation
1045-1200 - Case Study Workshop
1200-1230 - Lunch
1230-1315 - Pro-AT Group - Sponsor Drop In Room
1230-1315 - Genio - Sponsor Drop In Room
1230-1315 - Inspiration - Sponsor Drop In Room
1320-1405 - From Practitioner to Mentor: Strengthening the AT Consultant’s Role
1320-1405 - The Matrix: Expanding Access to Tools
1320-1405 - Sponsor Presentation 8 - TBA
1410-1455 - 3D Printed Keyguards The Holy Grail of DIY Assistive Technology
1410-1455 - Game Controller Wedge – Use Game Controller Buttons to Launch Macros
1455-1500 - End of Day and Door Prizes
0900-0905 - Welcome / Opening of Day Three
0905-0950 - Exploring AI assisted workflows for Alternate Media delivery
0905-0950 - Neurodivergent Experiences: Promoting Inclusivity
0905-0950 - Genio - Sponsor Presentation
0955-1110 - Workshop - TBA
1115-1200 - Genio - Sponsor Drop In Room
1115-1200 - Sponsor Drop In Room 2 - TBA
1115-1200 - Sponsor Drop In Room 3 - TBA
1200-1230 - Lunch
1230-1315 - Partnering With Families to Build Accessible, Joyful Play Across Environments
1230-1315 - I’m ATman: Exploring the identity of the Assistive Technology Specialist in Education
1230-1315 - Inspiration - Sponsor Presentation
1320-1420 - Workshop - TBA
1420-1430 - Conference Closing / Door Prizes
1430-1500 - Open Networking