State Initiatives

During the latter part of FY 2021, STAR began to foster a relationship with the ALS Association-Alabama Chapter to begin providing services to their consumers as they do not have trained/qualified staff available.

This was a 3-day conference featuring 2 general sessions (opening and closing speakers), 24 breakout sessions, 15 exhibitor spotlights, and 2 different times for virtual exhibitor booths.

In partnership with the state of California and our third-party vaccine contractor, Blue Cross, Ability Tools worked as a member of the California vaccine advisory committee.

The CIDE Assistive Technology Clinic wheelchair assessment team (two physical therapists and an occupational therapist) collaborated with LUCI, a local manufacturing company, during their final development of a state-of-the-art accessory for power wheelchairs.

The Supporting Older Adults through Relationships and Resources with Technology (SOARR) project is a community-based collaboration that is forming strategic partnerships and building relationships with statewide and local agencies to address gaps in technology

The DC Assistive Technology Specialist serves on the Department of Disability Services work group to develop a "Technology First" initiative in the District of Columbia.