2026 Assistive Technology & Education Summit

Participate in the new, reimagined AT Summit focused on building an Inclusive Technology Ecosystem in your school! For our 10th annual event, join us for a reimagined AT Summit focused on providing you knowledge you need to build inclusive technology ecosystems in your school. This year the Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) team has partnered with the Assistive Technology Center at The College of New Jersey to bring you a powerful learning event focused on equipping you with the knowledge you need to support all learners with assistive technology, educational technology, AAC, Aritifical Intelligence (AI), Universal Design for Learning, and more! Our keynote speaker this year with be Mateo Moreno! • Mateo has used AAC since the age of 4. His confidence and enthusiasm to meet new people helps him spread awareness about AAC, disability, and inclusion. • He enjoys mentoring younger users, including at AAC camps, and talking with families and professionals about his experiences. • He's presented nationally to districts, universities and conferences including #TalkingAAC, AAC Talks, ATIA and Charting the Cs, as well as internationally at the Communication Matters conference in Leeds, England. • Following his keynote address at the 2026 Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) annual conference, Mateo was awarded the 2026 Prentke Distinguished Lecture award. • Mateo is also featured in the documentary Camp ALEC, which is streaming on Disney+. Come listen to Mateo share his experiences: • He shares about his AAC journey, recommendations for communication partners, his pet peeves, and what it's like being the only AAC user in the room. • His district presentations have significantly advanced AAC implementation and elevated expectations for student achievement. • He loves meeting new people and uses personal stories and humor to build connections. The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) of DRNJ is a comprehensive statewide program of technology related assistance designed to increase access to assistive technology for people with disabilities of all ages. The Assistive Technology Center, a service initiative of The College of New Jersey’s School of Education, is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Special Education, and is partially funded by IDEA, Part B.