AT Talks

AT Talks is the official podcast from The Assistive Technology Center at The College of New Jersey. Join hosts Brian Kenyon, Vanessa Lombardo, and Madison Bronstein for conversations on the power of assistive technology (AT). We provide practical strategies for educators, families, and administrators to build inclusive learning environments and unlock every student's potential. Tune in to learn and be inspired.The Assistive Technology Center at The College of New Jersey is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Special Education, and is partially funded by IDEA, Pt B

AT Talks is a education podcast hosted by The AT Center at TCNJ, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The AT Center at TCNJ hosts AT Talks, a education show with 32 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  S2E8 - Season 2 in Review

  Jun 1, 202632 minS2

  <p>Welcome back to TCNJ AT Talks for our Season 2 Finale! Hosts Brian Kenyon, Vanessa Lombardo, and Madison Bronstein look back at an incredible season, celebrating the golden threads of innovation, advocacy, and accessibility that connected all of our episodes.</p><p>In this complete recap, we discuss the powerful stories of self-advocacy and user-led innovation from guests like Jessica Smith and Carmelys Vincent, emphasizing that the best innovators are often the AT users themselves. We revisit our deep dives into systemic accessibility, reviewing Janet DeSenzo’s breakdown of Title II ADA updates and the importance of WCAG's POUR principles. We...

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  Episode #15

  S2E7 - Transitioning with Confidence: Unpacking ASPYIR with Jessica Lax

  May 4, 20261h 3mS2

  <p>Welcome back to TCNJ AT Talks! In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Lax, Youth Practice Group Advocate at Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ).</p><p>We explore the powerful idea that successful transition is about building agency, confidence, and continuity for young people with disabilities as they move from K-12 education to adult life. Through a deep dive into DRNJ's free transition planning tool, ASPYIR, we highlight how assistive technology becomes a bridge between K–12 support and the real‑world demands of college, employment, and independent living.</p><p>Show Notes</p><p>Meet the Guest</p><p>Je...

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  Episode #14

  S2E6 - Small Tools, Big Independence: Navigating the World with Mila & Megan Stier

  Apr 27, 202641 minS2

  <p>This episode, "Small Tools, Big Independence: Navigating the World with Mila & Megan Stier," features a powerful conversation with 2nd-grade student Mila Stier, a "Tech Pro," and her mom and advocate, Megan Stier. The discussion focuses on the evolution of assistive technology (AT) from early childhood through elementary school, emphasizing student autonomy and the crucial role of family advocacy. Megan shares advice for parents navigating the IEP process—stressing the need to "build your tribe" and partner with the school district—while Mila details her "tech toolbox," including her iPad, and how she uses accessibility tools for independence in the clas...

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  Episode #13

  S2E5 - Part 2 - Advocacy to get the AT you need for work and life with Carmelys Vincent

  Apr 21, 202642 minS2

  <p>This episode, "Advocacy to get the AT you need for work and life with Carmelys Vincent", features Carmelys Vincent, an advocate and mental health professional. The conversation explores the intersection of accessibility and mental health and the critical role of advocacy in transitioning from high school to college and the workforce. Carmelys shares how she advocates for her needs, detailing the assistive technology she uses daily for work, such as Otter AI (HIPAA Compliant) for generating client notes (therapy notes AI), and her use of speech-to-text in the Notes App. The episode concludes with a game called "Wait, Wait...

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  Episode #12

  S2E5 - Part 1 - Advocacy to get the AT you need for work and life with Carmelys Vincent

  Apr 13, 202634 minS2

  <p>This episode, "Advocacy to get the AT you need for work and life with Carmelys Vincent", features Carmelys Vincent, an advocate and mental health professional. The conversation explores the intersection of accessibility and mental health and the critical role of advocacy in transitioning from high school to college and the workforce. Carmelys shares how she advocates for her needs, detailing the assistive technology she uses daily for work, such as Otter AI (HIPAA Compliant) for generating client notes (therapy notes AI), and her use of speech-to-text in the Notes App. The episode concludes with a game called "Wait, Wait...

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