Information and Assistance

Expanding AT Programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Colorado

The Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind's collaboration with The Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering (CIDE) has greatly helped expand its Communications Technology Program (CTP) through their assessments, installation, and t

The Disability Disaster Access and Resources (DDAR) Program

California

The Disability Disaster Access and Resources (DDAR) program was leveraged through the Ability Tools program and is deeply involved with supporting AT retention and acquisition across the State of California.

Connection Cart Project

North Dakota

During this reporting period, North Dakota (ND) Assistive worked with the ND Department of Human Services, Aging Services Division to conduct the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)/No Wrong Door Funding Opportunity Critical Relief Funds for COVID-19 Pandemic Response-Connection Cart Proj

Seniors Learning to use Technology Training Videos

Wyoming

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources partnered with the University of Wyoming School of Nursing, Wyoming Center on Aging, and Wyoming Senior Centers for nursing students to provide training on technology to seniors.

AT services in TBI Waiver Program

West Virginia

WV AT Program (WVATS) and the WV TBI program have established a strong partnerhsip to provide education, demonstrations, and device loan services for TBI staff and clients on a regular basis.

Money Follows the Person AT Position Expansion

Vermont

The Vermont Assistive Technology Program (VATP) worked with the Adult Services Division of VT's Department for Disability, Aging, and Independent Living on a supplemental grant for Money Follows the Person.

No Wrong Door and United Way 211 Collaboration

Rhode Island

RI Assistive Technology Access Program (ATAP)  has an established collaboration with the NWD system including the Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) and United Way 211 to reach older individuals that need access to technology and are isolated due to living alon

State Leaders of Assistive Technology in Education

Oregon

The Oregon AT Program participated in SLATE (State Leaders of Assistive Technology in Education).

Money Follows the Person Transition Collaboration

Nevada

The Nevada Assistive Technology Collaborative (NATC) Initiated conversations about care facility transition with Nevada's Money Follows the Person (MFP), Facility Outreach and Community Integration Services (FOCIS), Centers for Independent Living and the Nevada

Responding to Social Isolation in Michigan

Michigan

Michigan Assistive Technology Program collaborated with Michigan Aging and Adult Services Administration to provide support to Centers for Independent Living and Area Agencies on Aging who received No Wrong Door funds to decrease social isolation for older adul