Virginia Department of Education's Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC)
YOU ARE INVITED TO VT T/TAC's OPEN HOUSE!
Come see our new space! We are officially in our new location and open for business.
Event Information: The T/TAC at Virginia Tech invites you to visit our new office at the Corporate Research Center here in Blacksburg. Peruse our library, tour our meeting rooms, and connect with our coordinators. This is a drop in event open to educational teams and families. We hope you will stop by.
Dates: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Location: 2202 Kraft Drive, Suite 2200, Blacksburg, VA 24061
Time: 10:00-4:00 (no appointment necessary)
If you are an individual with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact us at ttac@vt.edu or 800-848-2714 (TTY 540-231-3315) at least 10 business days prior to the event so arrangements can be made.
The Assistive Technology Network is excited to announce the dates for the 2026 TechKnowledgy Conference.
Please join us November 16, 17, and 18 on the campus of James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.
Calling all educators, parents, professionals, and anyone else with a passion for assistive and inclusive technologies. Come share, network, and learn with regionally, nationally, and internationally known expert practitioners including Linda Burkhart, Judith Schoonover, Sally Norton-Darr, Kelly Fonner, Emily Rubin, Kelli Suding, and Chris Bugaj.
The TechKnowledgy Conference will include a variety of sessions, workshops, and maker activities highlighting evidence-based assistive technologies, high leverage practices, and specially designed instruction for students of all ages and abilities within their educational, vocational, and community settings.
Conference cost: Conference- 2 days (Tuesday and Wednesday) -$35, Conference and Pre-conference- 3 days (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) - $50
Monitor the official TechKnowledgy Conference Home Page for the registration link and upcoming details.
Join the TTAC Online mailing list to receive an immediate alert when registration opens.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW PODCAST!!!
VT T/TAC Talks: A Focus on SDI is a podcast from Virginia Tech’s Training and Technical Assistance Center that explores specially designed instruction (SDI) in special education. Each episode features T/TAC coordinators sharing practical strategies, resources, real-world examples, and perspectives to help educators better support students with disabilities and promote meaningful access, engagement, and progress in learning.
Below is our very first episode! Join Natalie Howard and Jen Baldwin as they introduce the coordinators who will take turns hosting the podcast throughout the 2026-2027 school year.
WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP!
This is an urgent notice to library patrons that our address has changed! If you currently have item(s) checked out from our T/TAC lending library, please contact us for a new mailing label with our updated address or drop them off in person at our new location in the Corporate Research Center at VT T/TAC, 2202 Kraft Drive, Suite 2200, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
We are open for business, however our print and assistive technology libraries will remain closed until September 14, 2026. As always, our staff can be reached by email or phone!
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