Fall 2026
communicATor
The Official Newsletter of the Center for Innovative Design and Engineering
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Message from the Director | Fall 2026
Oct 19, 2026Happy fall from all of us at CIDE, and welcome to this issue of the CommunicATor. As I think about the work our team has done this quarter, two themes stand out. The first is that assistive technology (AT) often works best when it’s built around one person. In our clinic...Full story -
Engineering With People in Mind
Oct 5, 2026Graduate student Arturo Murra went from building a social robot to 3D-printing custom parts for clients at the CIDE Assistive Technology Clinic. By Elizabeth Coughanour.Full story -
Room for the Stuffed Animals
Sep 20, 2026While Ernie waits for surgery, a CIDE occupational therapist and a wheelchair supplier built him a temporary wheelchair from demo equipment. By Jayne Manush.Full story -
The Maker's Touch
Sep 6, 2026A free webinar series for educators and clinicians who want to 3D-print adaptive equipment. Session 1 is November 11, 2026. Featuring Dr. Morris Huang.Full story -
2026 Assistive Technology Gifts!
Oct 11, 2026Gift guides, adaptive toys, and switch-adapted options for children and adults with disabilities this holiday season. By Christa LeGray.Full story -
Beyond Compliance
Aug 2, 2026WCAG compliance doesn’t guarantee a usable online exam. CIDE tests certification exams with screen reader users to find the barriers audits miss. By Sarah Walker.Full story -
Backup Battery Rebate: Winter Update
Sep 27, 2026Xcel’s backup battery rebate now covers portable batteries, and new CIDE guides help customers who use medical equipment prepare for winter outages. By Julia Beems.Full story -
Partnering with Early Intervention Colorado
Aug 16, 2026Tech for Tykes redesigned its IFSP Quick Guide to support Colorado’s first statewide assistive technology guidance for infants and toddlers. By Christa LeGray.Full story
Call for Research Participants!
Research Participants Needed for Online Survey about Dynamic Seating
We are pleased to share an opportunity to participate in an important research project on Dynamic Seating led by Becky Breaux, PhD, OTR/L, ATP, in partnership with co-investigator Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS, and professional research assistant Sarah Walker, MS.
The purpose of this research is to better understand how and why people use Dynamic Seating on their mobility device(s), and its impact.
Bring Your Students to Tour Our Lab
CIDE’s Human Factors Testing Lab connects inclusive technology with real learners through guided tours of our research spaces. If you’d like to receive invitations to upcoming tours or coordinate a visit for your school or program, please share your information below.