Mark Your Calendars: April 30, 2025, Named National Assistive Technology Awareness Day

This resolution officially designates April 30, 2025, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day." The core idea is to recognize just how essential assistive technology (AT) and related services are for individuals with disabilities and older adults across the country. We're talking about tools and support that enable people to participate more fully in their communities, access education, and find employment opportunities. The resolution highlights some significant numbers: nearly 70 million individuals in the U.S. have a disability, over 9.5 million children received disability services during the 2022-2023 school year, and 2 out of 5 adults aged 65 and older live with a disability.

Beyond just setting a date, the resolution gives a nod to the importance of state assistive technology programs. These are the initiatives offering practical help like device exchanges, repair services, loan programs, demonstrations, and financing options that bridge the gap between needing technology and actually getting it. It also specifically commends the assistive technology specialists, program coordinators, professional organizations, and researchers for their dedicated work in this field. Essentially, this resolution aims to raise public awareness about the impact of AT and celebrate the efforts of those ensuring people can access these vital tools.