Mark Surabian A.T. Consultant/Educator/Advocate
Mark has provided assistive and instructional technology support and training across the globe, for both private and public school systems, residential and work facilities, and within home-based learning programs for individuals with disabilities for almost 40 years. He developed and presently operates ATHelp.org, an assistive technology (AT) support program at the Marlene Meyerson JCC in Manhattan, where he has offered free AT support to over 5800 children and adults with communication, vision, learning, and physical challenges. His other program, ATTrain.org, provides free onsite AT training to professionals at schools and agencies across the greater NYC area and on Zoom across the globe.

As an Assistive Technology expert he has provided services to the NYC Department of Education, NY State Acces-VR, and to 100+ public, private, and charter schools, addressing the curriculum and participation needs of students and training/support for professionals. He currently teaches courses on Assistive Technology (AT) for NYU’s Doctoral Program in Occupational Therapy and for the graduate schools of Education at Bank Street College and St. Joseph’s University of Brooklyn, and previously for Pace University and Brooklyn College.

He has presented on a variety of AT topics at such conferences as ISTE, ATIA, CTG, AERA, and ATCNE. He has volunteered his services to The UNICEF Innovation Fund, The Cooper Hewitt/Smithsonian Accessibility Advisory Committee, The United Federation of Teachers, The National MS Society, Advocates for Children, Parents for Inclusive Education, and the ARISE Coalition. Mark is published and collaborates on research projects around the use of AT for learning, communication, and accessibility. Mark also has an extensive background in beta-testing, product development, and sales for seven different assistive technology companies.
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Gustavo Toral A.T. Sales & Support/Educator/Cyber Security Consultant
Gustavo’s journey into the world of assistive technology began in the late 2000s, riding along with his Uncle Mark throughout the Northeast as he demonstrated the Eyegaze Edge® AAC device to clients. What started as childhood road trips quickly became something deeper: a personal connection to the field. When Mark later recognized that Gustavo’s younger brother had dyslexia and recommended a Scanning Pen, Gustavo saw firsthand how the right technology could change a life.
After spending four years teaching English in Thailand and Japan, Gustavo returned to the United States and discovered that Scanning Pens — the same company whose device helped his brother — was hiring. It was a natural fit. As a sales representative, he supported more than 1,000 school districts across the southern U.S., delivering trainings, presentations, and hands‑on demonstrations to help families and educators address literacy challenges.
Gustavo then joined LoganTech, where he managed sales and social media marketing for a mid‑tech AAC and physical‑access technology company. His work took him across the U.S. and internationally — including Croatia and the UAE — showcasing AAC devices, switch access tools, and sensory room technologies. The story behind the Logan ProxTalker, created by a father for his son, resonated deeply with him and reinforced his belief in technology designed with empathy and purpose.
Most recently, Gustavo completed the Cloud and Security Network Administration program at The Academy of South Florida and is actively pursuing a career in Cybersecurity. Rather than being a departure from his path, this new chapter expands it: he’s bringing a security‑focused, systems‑level understanding of technology into the Assistive Technology world. With this blend of educational experience, AT expertise, and cybersecurity training, Gustavo is proud to launch Access Point AT with Mark — helping professionals identify the right tools for the individuals they support and leaving his mark, even in the smallest of ways.