There are so many tools out there—and for many parents, educators, and neurodivergent adults, figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. New apps, new devices, new AI tools… it’s a lot.

In today’s episode, we slow it down and make assistive technology feel practical, accessible, and kinda human.

I’m joined by Joan L. Green, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist, Assistive Technology Specialist, and founder of Innovative Speech Therapy and Tech Life Inner Circle. Together, we unpack what assistive technology really means in today’s world—especially as everyday tools like smartphones, tablets, smart speakers, and AI become powerful supports for learning, organization, and emotional regulation.

We talk about:

• What “assistive technology” actually means (and why it doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated)

• How everyday devices can support executive functioning, learning challenges and disabilities

• Where families and schools often get stuck with assistive tech and AI—and how to move past resistance

• How AI can support learning without replacing thinking

• Simple first steps for families and educators who feel overwhelmed

If you’ve ever thought, “There are so many tools… I don’t even know where to start,” this episode is for you.

👉 Don’t forget to follow and subscribe, and check out the links in the show notes for tools and resources mentioned in this episode.

See resources we mentioned here:

🤖 AI-Powered Tools & Workflows

• Wispr Flow – AI workflow & productivity support
  https://wisprflow.ai/

• Genio – Writing, summarizing, brainstorming assistant
  https://genio.co/

• Rocket – Fast creation of docs, meetings, and workflows
  https://www.rocket.new/

• Google NotebookLM – AI research & synthesis tool
  https://notebooklm.google/

• Goblin Tools – Writing, breaking down tasks, summarizing
  https://goblin.tools/

• Bookshare – Accessible ebooks for print disabilities
  https://www.bookshare.org/

• Learning Ally – Audiobook and reading support for students
  https://learningally.org/

✍️ Writing, Note-Taking & Research📘 Accessibility & Learning Supports

Speechify – Text-to-speech reader
https://speechify.com

• 🌐 Website: https://innovativespeech.com/

• 💡 Tech Life Inner Circle Membership: https://learn.innovativespeech.com/inner-circle

• 🎓 Tech for College Success Course: https://learn.innovativespeech.com/tech-for-college-success-2026

• 📚 Get Going with Google Course: https://learn.innovativespeech.com/get-going-with-google

• 🚀 Tech Possibility Academy: https://learn.innovativespeech.com/tech-possibility-academy