Viva La Vida 26- Know Before you go!
Parking Permits (download, print, put in the dash of your car):
- Exhibitor/Vendor parking permit (PDF) October 27-29, 2026
- Attendee/participant parking permit (PDF) October 28-29, 2026
Download the Conference App or view the Event Website!
ACCESSBILE FILE FORMATS agenda and full schedule
Do It Yourself Assistive Technology-Maker Lab
Join us for our Interactive Open Lab in the Capital Room! These hands-on activities are perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike. No prior experience is needed!
Wednesday: AdaptAbilities Maker Activities
Participants who purchased a kit will work with AdaptAbilities to create a switch, build a battery interrupter, and adapt a Spin Art device. All projects will be ready to take home and use at the end of the conference.
Thursday: Wearable Switch/Interface with the UT CNS Team
Join the University of Texas CNS Team to create your own wearable switch/interface. The CNS team will introduce you to micro technology and guide you through the programming needed to make your wearable device work with its case.
Open Lab: Explore, Create, and Connect
Even if you did not purchase a kit, everyone is welcome to drop in during unopposed exhibit time to explore a variety of makerspace tools and discover hands-on approaches to creating customized assistive technology devices.
Whether you're curious about making or ready to create, this is your space to explore, ask questions, experiment, and connect with assistive technology innovators!
Plan your sessions and get Continuing Education!
- Download the APP or visit the event WEBSITE to plan your sessions!
- When you arrive in a session at the conference, check in via the QR coded posted by the door, or on the app or the conference website,
- When the session is over, complete the session survey. This ensures you get credit on your certificate!
- Purchase a Maker Kit (build a switch operated robot toy, or a build switch interface- provided at cost) if you want to participate in the Maker activities. Available until supplies run out!
Please review prior to the conference:
- Location: The Commons Learning Center is located on the JJ Pickle Research Campus, NOT the main UT campus downtown. The Commons is easy to find at the "Pickle" because it is right next to the 80-foot water tower with a UT Longhorn logo on it. Drop off on the east side of the Commons Building near the orange and blue Cafe' sign, and go to the double doors past the outdoor dining patio.
- Getting here and Wayfinding:
- Look for TTAP and Viva La Vida wayfinding signs around the entrances,
- Note the Commons physical address and campus address are different and different map apps do better with one or the other
- Adult care/changing room is available in the Lonestar Room.
- CEUs: We will offer a variety of CEUs. View the CEU page, or links in the Conference App
- Lunch: A variety of box lunches will be provided. Additionally, the Commons Cafe is onsite, and there are a variety of dining venues near by at the Domain, the Shops at Arbor Walk, and the Arboretum.
- Connectivity: Internet access is available at no charge via the utguest network.