Initiative Description
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. This event is aimed at celebrating AT awareness and education. All four ATAP partners planned this event, along with members of our RICAT board. This year the event was held at Rhode Island College and open to the public. Approximately 84 people registered for the event and it was very successful. The Assistive Technology Access Partnership invited different agencies that support and promote the AT movement across the state to come and set up a table with demonstration and information on their agency. Additionally, one member from the community was recognized for their efforts with Assistive Technology awareness and presented with an award. This event we received very positive feedback on the event and have already begun to plan to expand the event for next year. ATAP funds were used for event.
Lessons Learned/Replication
This partnership was successful. Approximately 8-10 community organizations presented. This was a great opportunity for individuals who attended to not only learn about different types of Assistive Technology but to also learn about what agencies provide what services. Next year, we plan to expand the event by advertising utilizing social media. We also plan to invite more community partners.