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Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center

The SEAT Center prepares educators to create digitally accessible content, use assistive technology, and teach digital citizenship. We offer professional development to explore technology through drop-in hours or by appointment, a lending library, curriculum development, and resources for preservice and in-service educators.

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Themed Months

Equipment, materials, and reference guides will be set out for exploration

September: Recreation & Leisure
October: Physical Education
November: Science

SEAT Events

Fall 2025

  • September 4th at 4:00 p.m., Visual Supports for Clinical Students : Hosted for students in SED Field Base
  • September (ongoing), AT Assessment Case Study Exploration: In partnership with SED 206 instructors
  • October 9th, Epsilon Sigma Alpha Service and Leadership Sorority Event
  • October (ongoing), AT Labs: In partnership with SED 101 and SED 344 instructors
  • November (ongoing), Math AT Tools Exploration: In partnership with SED 368 instructors
  • November (ongoing), Lesson Pix and Visual Supports Training: Hosted virtually for students in SED PULSE program

(Please note: If you are interested in collaborating with the SEAT Center to incorporate assistive technology exploration into your course or host an event for your organization, please contact the SEAT Center team at SEAT-Center@ilstu.edu.)

Contact Us

Location: 324 Fairchild
SEAT-Center@ilstu.edu

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Hours

Tuesdays: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m
Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m
Fridays: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Partner with US

With continued support and investment, the SEAT Center will support the following activities related to teaching, research, and service. Join us as we expand our outreach in the following areas:

Student Research Opportunities

Provide research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students interested in technology-mediated learning spaces.

Partnering with Stakeholders

Build partnerships with disabled people who are stakeholders and community partners on the work of the SEAT. Amplifying and showcasing disabled perspectives on accessible technology and digital skills to participate in learning and community spaces.

Prepare Educators

Developing educators’ knowledge and skills to evaluate 3rd party digital education tools for WCAG 2.1 compliance, in accordance with Illinois Public Act 102-0238 which amending school code to require Illinois public and private schools ensure internet content and web tools be accessible.

We are looking to partner with disabled people, districts, industry, and alumni to better meet the needs of educators.

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