Education & Upcoming Events
Opportunities for Professional DevelopmentLiving Without Limits Education Labs
Through our membership program, Living Without Limits offers various educational seminars that range from organizational insights to assistive technology demonstrations. Registration is sent via email to all members.
February 17, 2026
Tech Training Lab
Cooking Safely So You Can Live More Independently
For many individuals with disabilities who want to live on their own for the first time or seniors who want to remain in their own home, cooking safety is often a question that arises. There are a wide range of options available to help people cook on their own, safely and with guidance and support. Come ready to learn about the latest advances in cooking safety, including specialized assistive technology solutions and smart home technologies and supports. Feel free to bring questions you may have or successes or frustrations you have had in helping those you support cook independently.
February 26, 2026
Training Lab
What Else Needs to Change? Reviewing Job Descriptions and Staff Expectations
As we change course on how we support people with disabilities in their increasingly independent lives with technology, we need to review job descriptions, staff expectations, and how we set our staff up for success with new skills and approaches to supporting those living in independent settings. Join us to review what has worked and areas that provided challenges. Bring your questions and examples of how you have begun to make changes in this area.
March 10, 2026
Tech Training Lab
Literacy Supports – Built-In Accessibility, Handheld Devices, and Wearables
Whether one has a reading disability, visual impairment, or a cognitive disability, there are a range of technology solutions available to help one read independently – be it novels, mail, websites, menus, signs, and so much more. Literacy supports are available in a range of solutions, including built-in accessibility features on one’s phone, tablet or computer, handheld and desktop solutions, and wearable technologies. This is an area where new and exciting options are being developed all the time – come learn about the latest options and bring along your favorites to share as well.
March 12, 2026
Training Lab
Data Systems That Support Remote Support & Assistive Technology Implementation
The more technology options we put in place across our agencies, the more information we need to track and organize, whether in tracking what technologies are in place, issues that arise in terms of maintenance and technology upgrades, and quality issues. This session will review data systems that can help support your growing needs.
April 2026 (TBD)
Tech Training Lab
Apple Built-In Accessibility Features – Assistive Technology In Your Pocket
Come learn all about the built-in accessibility features available in your Apple iPhone or iPad. There are so many options that can make an Apple device accessible to people with disabilities, all as part of the built-in operating system. Have your iPhone or iPad at the ready so that you can try out all of the features as you learn about them!
Assistive Technology Academy
Hone your professional skillset to deliver effective assistive technology services! This introductory course is a hybrid training program, developed by Inclusive Technology Solutions, LLC, designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge in the areas of Assistive Technology. This assistive technology training curriculum will be relevant for all disability age groups, with a focus on providing effective assistive technology solutions for adults with disabilities.
Meet the Trainer: Mike Marotta
Mike is a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional and the Director of the Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center, NJ’s AT Act program. Mike is a nationally and internationally recognized presenter providing practical training to professionals interested in assistive and inclusive technology and serves on the CAST Center on Inclusive Technology and Education Systems (CITES) Advisory Board. Learn More: www.mmatp.com
AT Academy 2026 is now open!
Tickets are $375 for non-members.
LWL members will receive a special 45% discount code.
Course Dates
The AT Academy © will be a hybrid course that consists of synchronous learning experiences delivered via webinar and independent asychronous online module releases with instructor feedback.
Living Without Limits, together with our parent organization, Midstate ARC, a 501(c)(3) organization, use funds we raise from paid courses to support our mission by providing revenue to sustain our operations and expand our reach.
For a detailed accounting of our financials, you may access the public posting of Midstate ARC‘s IRS form 990 here.
Hands on Series 2026
Living Without Limits is hosting a module within the Tech Tools for Life Hands on Series 2026! We are very excited to be a part of this collaborative series hosted by the CT Tech Act Project and Tech Tools for Life.
February 12, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
43 Thorpe Ave, Meriden
Registration is now closed. Stay tuned for post-event pictures and stories!