ATIC advances accessibility through AI, assistive technology and community-centered research. We collaborate with individuals, organizations, and communities to build a more inclusive future.
Assistive Technology Innovation Center brings together emerging technologies for advancing assistive technologies so that people with disabilities are able to lead more fulfilling and healthier life. It brings together leading technology firms, community organizations, and researchers for assistive technology advancement that is critical for both improving the quality of life and level of employment for people with disabilities. The Center develops new technologies, evaluates existing technology, supports innovation in the field of assistive technologies. Our priority is to improve the quality of lives of people with disabilities, support NY State in its efforts for support of people with disabilities and energize the community to do more research in this field.
Our Work
Research projects, publications, workshops, and ongoing accessibility initiatives.
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Volunteer opportunities, testing studies, product evaluations, and feedback options.
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Assistive technology resources, partner organizations, and NYS accessibility ecosystem information.
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Technologies being tested, accessibility reviews, and community-centered evaluation.
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Sanjay Goel, PhD
Director of ATIC
Sanjay Goel is the Morris Massry Endowed Professor and Chair of Information Security and Digital Forensics at the University at Albany. His work focuses on cybersecurity, AI, accessibility innovation, and community-centered technology research. Through interdisciplinary collaboration with government, industry, and academic partners, he leads initiatives that advance inclusive technologies, assistive systems, and real-world impact across diverse communities.
View Our Team →Neurodiversity-Aware Curriculum Optimization
View ProjectSpeech-Adaptive Smart Glasses Teleprompter
View ProjectXR for IDD Interventions
AI-powered XR interventions supporting social interaction, stress management, and job-readiness training for individuals with IDD.
ResearchAssistive Technology Hub
Development of the NYS Assistive Technology Hub to improve accessibility, resource navigation, and community access to assistive technology services, organizations, and support systems across New York State.
ResearchMental Health AI Systems
Research on AI-driven mental health support systems, including longitudinal mental health tracking, explainable depression and PTSD detection, safety-aware AI architectures, and clinically grounded multimodal AI technologies.
ResearchEsports-Based Accessibility Interventions
Research on structured esports and game-based interventions designed to support executive functioning, social interaction, accessibility, teamwork, and cognitive skill development for neurodiverse and disability communities.
ResearchThe 21st Annual Symposium on Information Assurance (ASIA '26)
The 21st Annual Symposium on Information Assurance (ASIA '26) will be held in conjunction with the 28th New York State Cyber Security Conference (NYSCSC) June 2 to 3, 2026 ...
WorkshopThe 2nd Annual OPWDD Cybersecurity Summit
Hosted in partnership with OPWDD, Utica University, and NYSTEC, the OPWDD Cybersecurity and Technology Summit brought together students, educators, healthcare ...
Event2025 DREAM Symposium
The DREAM Event, hosted by the Office of the Chief Disability Officer (CDO) and New York State partners, brought together community members, employers, educators, researchers ...
EventAssistive Technology Resources
Guides, tools, and devices that support communication, mobility, learning, and independent living — curated by ATIC to help individuals, families, and providers find technology that truly fits.
Partner Organizations
State agencies, technology companies, and community organizations collaborating with ATIC to test, fund, and champion accessible innovation that improves quality of life and employment for people with disabilities.
NYS Accessibility Ecosystem
An overview of the New York State agencies, policies, and initiatives — including OPWDD, the Office of the Chief Disability Officer, and OMH — that shape accessibility and disability support statewide.
Meta Smart Glasses
Hands-free accessibility and cognitive support tools for communication, prompting, and adaptive interaction.
Learn MoreLotus Ring
Wearable assistive interaction technology supporting accessibility, adaptive input, and independent device control.
Learn MoreAssistive & Adaptive Reading Support
Assistive technologies supporting reading accessibility, cognitive support, and adaptive learning for individuals.
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