Education

Training Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors to Deliver Assistive Technology to Clients

South Dakota

DakotaLink partners with the State Department of Human Services to offer training to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors across the State regarding their established procedure for delivering Assistive Technology devices and services to their clients.

Partnering on a Social Isolation Project

South Carolina

SCATP collaborated with the SC Department on Aging (SCDOA), Walton Options Centers for Independent Living and the Medical University of SC (MUSC) counseling department on a social isolation project.  The pilot program helps people aged 55 and younger with a disability who are at

Using Accessible Educational Materials in the Transition Process

South Carolina

The SC Assistive Technology program (SCATP) is collaborating with the SC Department of Education, the state library system, ETV, the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), and national AEM Center on Accessible Educational Materials, and Teach Access to provide educators with valuable infor

Assistive Technology Awareness Day

Rhode Island

Rhode Island has worked tirelessly to educate on all things assistive technology.  As part of this, we have just begun to hold a Assistive Technology Awareness Day.  During this reporting time, Rhode Island held our second annual AT Awareness Day.  &

INDATA Collaborates with 25 Public Libraries

Indiana

INDATA collaborated with the Indianapolis Public Library to improve access to services and materials for persons of all abilities by implementing assistive technology workstations in each branch (25 total).

IATP Provides Training to Educators

Idaho

Idaho Assistive Technology Project (IATP) provided AAC training in three locations across the state, primarily focusing on SLPs in private and K12 practice. Family members, education professionals, and preservice SLPs also attended the training.

ATRC & University of Hawaii Create AT Libraries

Hawaii

ATRC in 2023 developed a plan to install an assistive technology lending library on all major Hawaiian Islands. The most impactful location to have these libraries are with the state educational institutions, since each location has a student service for disabilities.

GSAT and LES Promote Inclusion Among Students

Guam

On July 3, 2023, the Leisure Education Service (LES) at the Guam Department of Education collaborated with the Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) to seek devices that might benefit their clients.

GSAT Partners with EHDI to Promote Awareness

Guam

On August 19, 2023, and September 16, 2023, the Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) partnered with Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Project for a mini-conference and various outreach activities.

DCATP Continues 'Technology First' Initative

District of Columbia

DC Assistive Technology Specialists and Program Manager serve on the Department on Disability Services work group to develop a "Technology First" initiative in the District of Columbia.