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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Aug 19

Exciting use of innovative tech as AT! Be My Eyes Turns Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Into Assistive Technology via
@forbes www.forbes.com/sites/billsc... #ATchat

Be My Eyes Turns Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Into Assistive Technology

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses gain surprising power with Be My Eyes, turning wearable tech into a tool for vision support, accessibility, and independence.

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Aug 14

We had a fantastic conversation at #edcampnj about AT and inclusive tech. Congrats to the winners of Inclusive 365 book and Quick Wins Inclusive Strategy Card deck

Mike and the 3 Inclusive 365 winners at Edcamp NJ

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Jul 18

Can't wait to discuss Assistive Technology, UDL and inclusive solutions to promote student success. Make sure to join us for a powerful day of learning and sharing #ATchat

EdCamp New Jersey @edcampnj.com · Jul 18

We're less than one month away from #edcampnj 2025!

Not registered yet? Click here to join us for #PARTYPD at the Jersey Shore -- Monmouth University on August 14, 2025!

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EdCampNJ 2025

Join us for a day of engaging, participant-driven professional learning, collaboration, and networking with fellow educators at Monmouth University, in collaboration with the Department of Educational...

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Jul 18

Just signed up! Looks like a great opportunity to learn and connect with others. #ATchat

Kelli Suding, M.Ed., CPACC @ksuding.bsky.social · Jul 18

Interested in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Considering joining @cast-udl.bsky.social global 𝐔𝐃𝐋 & 𝐀𝐈 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 launching soon! bit.ly/cast-ai-pln #UDL #ATchat #AIEdu #EduSky #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #UDLchat

CAST's UDL and AI Learning Community

CAST’s UDL and AI Learning Community is a collaborative space for educators, researchers, and practitioners to explore how artificial intelligence can support inclusive education through the lens of U...

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Jul 15

Get your card deck today!

Tips to Activate Inclusive Learning Quick Wins Strategy Cards

www.ascd.org/books/tips-t...

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Jun 30

The Inclusive 365 team (minus Chris!) kicked off #ISTELive with a presentation about our new Quick Wins card deck. Check it out at the ISTE bookstore

Mike Beth and Karen at our session at ISTE called Stack the Deck with Inclusive Strategies

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Jun 30

Check it out! Just released at #ISTELive our new Inclusive 365 Quick Wins card deck. Get yours today and start building inclusive strategies for al learners

Mike in the ISTE bookstore checking out the new quick wins cards

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Jun 27

Want to share your thoughts at #ISTELive ? Join the focus group on Monday. Discuss upcoming products and check out the newest product line (including a new Inclusive 365 product!!)

event.ascd.org/2025/program...

ASCD Annual Conference 25 | June 29-July 2 | San Antonio

Get strategies for improving outcomes for all students and solving the tough issues facing your school or district from education experts and ASCD authors.

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Jun 25

Are you going to #ISTELive Join me and the rest of the Inclusive 365 team at the @bookcreator.com booth! 7/1 1:30pm - Promoting Inclusive Learning with Book Creator. Learn how to leverage this amazing tool to support ALL learners #ATchat bookcreator.com/iste/

Join us at ISTELive 25! - Book Creator app

We're heading to ISTELive and we hope to see you there at booth #3236! Check out our booth schedule and get a copy of our ISTE Conference Notebook.

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Jun 23

Join me at #ISTELive Looking forward to connecting and learning #ATchat

Spark Joyful Learning. Join me. ISTE Live 25 ASCD Annual Conference June 29- July 2, 2025 San Antonio. [Picture of Mike holding Inclusive Learning 365] Stack the Deck with Inclusive Strategies, 6/30: 8:30-9:00 am ISTE+ASCD Learning Stage; Inclusive 365 Book Signing, 6/30: 9:00 - 9:30 am, ISTE+ASCD Central Author Signings; Assistive Technology for EdTech Leaders, 6/30: 3:00 - 4:00 pm, HBGCC Room 220; Game on! House of Possibilities Playground, 7/1: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, HBGCC Playground B #ISTELive #ASCDAnnual

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Jun 18

How Assistive Technologies Are Transforming The Workplace via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/dianew... #ATchat

How Assistive Technologies Are Transforming The Workplace

Assistive technologies are expanding workplace access, empowering people with disabilities, and driving inclusion, productivity, and innovation across industries.

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Jun 18

Our book Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strats for Every Day of the Year is 45% off at Amazon. Get your copy today: www.amazon.com/Inclusive-Le...

Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year

Educators across the world are working to design individualized instruction that empowers every student to become experts at learning. Technology and instructional interventions designed to support st...

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · May 27

Not even sure who I am right now?? Just submitted a session for #ATIA2026 1 week before the deadline

What about you? I am sure you have something awesome to share! Deadline is 6/4. Get those ideas in & can't wait to see you in Orlando www.atia.org/call-for-pre...

#ATchat #ATIA26

Webpage submission form Thank You for submitting the ATIA 2026 session

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · May 2

Free book from Boise State Univ. Simple AI Tools for Seniors: Your Friendly Guide to Technology by Margaret Sass. boisestate.pressbooks.pub/aitoolsforse... #ATchat #AT4NJ

Simple AI Tools for Seniors: Your Friendly Guide to Technology – Simple Book PublishingShare on XShare on LinkedInShare via Email

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Apr 30

Today is #ATAwarenessDay I am proud to be the Director of ATAC working to make sure the residents of NJ have access to AT.

Join us today for a series of events celebrating AT

10AM - Share Your Story
12PM - Town Hall
3PM - Let's Play a Game!

Details: at4nj.org/webinars/

Upcoming Live Webinars and Town Halls

For Upcoming Town Hall events – visit our Community of Practice Page For Upcoming Makers Round Table – visit our Makers Page Webinars Share your Story Date: April 30th Come hear the ins…

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Apr 29

Such an important resource! Education Department restarts online library ERIC hechingerreport.org/proof-points... #Atchat

Education Department restarts online library ERIC

New contract slashes budget in half, but library will continue to operate

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Apr 25

Really nice update! #ATchat

CALL Scotland @callscotland.org.uk · Apr 25

Our Chromebook wheel of apps has had an update!

Read all about this in our most recent blog post via the link or QR code below.

bit.ly/blog21425

#Callblog

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EngagingAACSLP @engagingaacslp.bsky.social · Mar 24

It's HERE! It's that magical time of year when select robust AAC apps go on sale in honor of #AutismAcceptanceMonth!
Screen-reader-friendly version coming soon. For clickable links use bit.ly/2025AACAppSale #AAC #AugComm #SpecialEd #ATPeeps #ATchat #SLPeeps #AllMeansAll #ConnectionOverCompliance

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Mar 20

Wearable AI ring converts sign language into texts for smartphones & computers: www.designboom.com/technology/w... #ATchat

wearable AI ring converts sign language into texts for smartphones and computers

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Feb 24

Friendly reminder: If you attended #ATIA2025 and want to claim CEUs - the deadline is Friday 2/28. #ATchat #ATIA25 #CommunAT

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Feb 10

We just finished out 1st AT Town Hall of the year - a Special Event focused on #ATIA2025 We shared our favorite sessions, aspects of the conference and ideas for change. Check it out: youtu.be/LbA1mB0kESI #ATchat

AT Town Hall Special Event: ATIA 2025 Wrap Up!

YouTube video by ATAC NJ

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Feb 7

Share this with everyone who has a 3D printer! Let's start making AT tools to help individuals be more independent. WATCH: 13 Tips for Designing 3D Printed Assistive Technology. youtu.be/vJV08sxxMKE?... #ATchat

13 Tips for Designing 3D Printed Assistive Technology

YouTube video by PrintLab

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Feb 3

Join us for a Town Hall Special Event! “What We Learned at ATIA” 2/10/25 @ 12 noon eastern.

Join us as we share key takeaways & resources from #ATIA2025 Whether you attended or not, come share in the learning and sharing
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#ATchat

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Special Event AT Town Hall. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

ATAC Invites You to a Special Town Hall: “What We Learned at ATIA” Join us as we share key takeaways and resources from ATIA. Whether you attended or not, your participation will enrich the conversati...

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Feb 2

Always happy to sit down with my favorite podcasters (we missed you Carolyn!) Sara and I had a great convo about the last day of #ATIA2025

Sara Pericolosi & Carolyn O'Hearn @allmeansallpodcast.bsky.social · Feb 2

Wrapping up #ATIA225 with so much gratitude for our shading community ❤️ In our latest episode, @mmatp.bsky.social shares his reflections from the conference. You are a part of our community - let’s keep the conversation going.
Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. #AllMeansALL #CommunAT

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Mike Marotta @mmatp.com · Feb 1

Totally agree. With this embedded into presentation tools we must provide this basic accommodation support

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