Intended Audience:

Assistive Technology Specialists, Special Educators, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Reading Resource Teachers, Instructional Technology Teachers, UDL/RtI Coordinators, Administrators, Education Para-Professionals, Parents and Caregivers. 

College Credit:

College credit may be available through Adams State University. Registration will begin after May 18th, 2026. To earn credit, participants will be required to:

• Register with Adams State University by June 4, 2026.
• Submit verification of 8 contact hours through Attendee hub by completing session evaluation surveys for all sessions attended.
• Complete a written assignment that reflects careful application of the material and concepts learned during the conference as it applies to your environment of practice. 
• Please contact Claire (claire.simpson@ucdenver.edu) with any questions.

Short courses are your opportunity to take more time and delve deeper into the content and topics. Spend 2 hours each morning, with the afternoon and evening between days to review, reflect, and prepare for part 2 on day 2.

Join these 1-2 hour sessions to learn and explore hot topics in the field, evidence-based practices, new strategies and tools, and the latest innovations in educational Assistive Technology.

Grab your lunch and join a vendor “Lunch N’ Learn” session for an informal, 30-minute virtual session at 12:45 each day. Each vendor will showcase new tools, technologies, or solutions during our lunch break.

Accommodations

We are committed to accommodating the needs of participants with disabilities. Accommodations will be provided upon request, but must be submitted in writing by May 21, 2026 to Valerie Minakawa at valerie.minakawa@ucdenver.edu.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

All cancellations and refund requests must be made by May 21, 2026. Refunds will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after May 21. If you cannot attend, we strongly encourage you to send someone in your place.

Questions and Concerns 

Please contact Valerie Minakawa at valerie.minakawa@ucdenver.edu or 303-315-1276 with any questions or concerns about participating via Zoom or registration. Please contact Valerie by May 21 to inform event organizers of any accessibility accommodations you may require.

Disclaimer

*Presentations for CATE 2026 do not constitute an endorsement of any products, services, or interventions*

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