This article explains how Asssistive Technology products move from research and development into the hands of children. The assistive technology (AT) industry is maturing, with many exciting new technologies under development in university settings, by individual inventors and engineers, and by leading AT and information technology (IT) companies. All are looking to harness accessibility features to existing products in new and innovative ways. The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA), with a membership of 120+ leading AT and IT companies, is where many of these new technologies begin. In this article, the author describes the beginning stage for a new product or technology, when it is just a gleam in the eye of an engineer. The author also discusses the process of moving a product from the research and development phase into the home or classroom.