Wearable Technology, Real Independence: UCP Hosts Hands-On Training at East Lyme Public Library

QUAKER HILL, CT — United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern Connecticut (UCP), in partnership with the CT Tech Act Project, will host a 90-minute presentation and hands-on training, Wearable Technology & Hands-On Training, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic, CT. Registration is $25 per person, and space is limited. Sign up now at https://pci.jotform.com/form/260123788606157.

The session introduces wearable technologies that expand accessibility and independence for people with disabilities and seniors — smartwatches, hearing and vision aids, communication supports, and prompting tools that quietly do heavy lifting across daily life. Attendees will see and try devices firsthand, not just watch a slideshow.

Assistive technology is any item or piece of equipment that increases, maintains, or improves the functional capabilities of people with disabilities or seniors, from communication and self-care to education, employment, cognition, vision, hearing, mobility, and recreation. Wearables are one of the fastest-moving categories in that toolkit, and this training is designed to make them approachable for the people, families, seniors, direct support professionals, educators, and case managers who can put them to use right away.

The training is led by UCP’s certified Assistive Technology Specialists (ATS) in collaboration with the CT Tech Act Project, Connecticut’s federally designated assistive technology program.

Who should attend

• Individuals with disabilities and family members exploring wearables

• Seniors

• Direct support professionals and job coaches

• Special educators, related-service providers, and transition staff

• Case managers, care coordinators, and human-service agency staff

• Anyone curious about how a device on the wrist can support communication, safety, or routine

Event details at a glance

• What: Wearable Technology & Hands-On Training Presentation (90 minutes)

• When: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET

• Where: East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic, CT

• Cost: $25 per person

• Seats: Limited — early sign-up encouraged

• Register: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260123788606157

• Event info: ucpect.org/wearable-technology-training-presentation or call 860.443.3800

Can’t make September 2? UCP’s Tech Tools for Life program offers additional hands-on workshops throughout the year.

About UCP of Eastern Connecticut
UCP of Eastern Connecticut supports children and adults with disabilities in Connecticut. Its Assistive Technology services help people become more productive and independent at home, at school, at work, and in the community.