ATIA 2026: Small Tweaks, Big Wins
Conference
January 29, 2026
8:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter
Abby Marx
Bridging Voice
Presenter
Ashley Loyning
ALS Northwest
Presenter
Cat Kanter
Bridging Voice
Presenter
Lane Rials
Bridging Voice
Presenter
Lisa Bardach
ALS of Michigan
Training Overview
Small Tweaks, Big Wins: Inspiring Success through Eye Tracking Customizations
Customization is key to successful speech generating device (SGD) use, especially with eye tracking systems, where small adjustments greatly improve access and comfort. This half-day session uses case studies and hands-on practice to show how personalized changes help people with diverse physical, cognitive, and sensory needs overcome barriers to communication. Attendees will learn practical strategies for common challenges like medication effects, cognitive and vision changes, and explore how font, layout, color, target size, and feedback adjustments improve accuracy. This session empowers clinicians, educators, and caregivers to tailor devices thoughtfully, focusing on what works best for each user.
This is an in-person pre-conference session at the ATIA 2026 conference in Orlando, FL.
Session Code: PRE-AAC-04
Session Location: Canary 2
Learn more at: https://www.atia.org/precon