Assistive Technology Outcomes & Benefits (ATOB) Journal

Assistive Technology Outcomes & Benefits (ATOB), ATIA’s open-access, online, annual journal of peer-reviewed papers, highlights new information on the outcomes and benefits of assistive technology for persons with disabilities.

Volume 20 Call for Manuscripts

The theme of the next issue (Volume 20) of ATOB is Integrating User Experiences to Promote Inclusive Design and Implementation of Assistive Technology.
The Call for Manuscripts will open on April 15, 2025.

Learn more about the Volume 20 theme and submission process.


Upcoming Issue

The theme of Volume 19 of ATOB is AT Innovations for Education, Employment, and Independent Living. Volume 19 of ATOB will be available in the Spring of 2025.


Current Issue

The theme of the current issue (Volume 18) of ATOB is Looking Back and Moving Forward: 20 Years of Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits.

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ATOB Aim & Scope

The journal’s purpose is to advance the AT industry by (a) fostering communication among stakeholders interested in the field of AT, including manufacturers, vendors, practitioners, policy makers, researchers, consumers with disabilities, and family members; (b) facilitating evidence-based demonstrations and case-based dialogue regarding effective AT devices and services; and (c) helping stakeholders advocate for effective AT devices and services. Articles may be submitted under three categories: Voices from the Field, Voices from the Industry, Voices from Academia. Refer to the ATOB Editorial Policy (Word doc) and the ATOB Manuscript Guidelines for Authors (Word doc) for complete and detailed guidance.

Introducing ATOB

Watch this short video, ATOB: An Introduction, introducing ATOB and information about how to become a reviewer or an author.

Voices of ATOB

ATOB offers a unique opportunity for all stakeholders to contribute their expertise and experience in the context of achieving successful outcomes and beneficial impacts. Articles may be submitted under three categories:

Voices from the Field
Articles submitted under this category should come from professionals who are involved in some aspect of AT service delivery with persons having disabilities, or from family members and/or consumers with disabilities. Submissions may include case studies, project or program descriptions, approaches to service delivery, or consumer perspective pieces. See ATOB Editorial Policy for more details.

Voices from Industry
Articles submitted under this category should come from professionals involved in developing and marketing specific AT devices and services. Case studies, design, marketing research, or project/program descriptions are appropriate for this category. See ATOB Editorial Policy for more details.

Voices from Academia
Articles submitted under this category should come from professionals conducting research or development in an academic setting. Submissions are likely to include applied/clinical research, case studies, and project/program descriptions. See ATOB Editorial Policy for more details.

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Indexing

ATOB is also available with a subscription to EBSCO, the world’s largest online research database, and through the Education Resources and Information Center (ERIC), the world’s largest digital library of education literature. ATOB is also available via ProQuest and Scopus —internationally recognized online research databases.

Call for Reviewers

ATOB is looking for reviewers for the next issue of the journal. If you are interested in becoming a reviewer, please sign up online.

Open Access Policy

All articles published in ATOB are made freely available online immediately upon publication, without fees or registration requirements. Please subscribe to the ATOB mailing list to be notified of updates and important announcements.


Questions? Contact atob@atia.org.