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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.

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

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).

Easterseals Iowa team members were selected to serve on the advisory committees for three major outdoor and recreational projects. These projects include coordination with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Polk County Conservation, and Des Moines Public Parks. 

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.

CT's AT Act Program utilized AT Public Health funds in collaboration with the State Unit on Aging who contributed $292,838 of their Public Health funds and $108,000 in ADRC Funds to help create our Bridging the Digital Divide program in CT.

Ability Tools and AbleGamers partnered to train Ability Tools staff and partners on the setup of accessible gaming devices for people with disabilities.

In 2023, the annual AzTAP/IHD Evidence for Success Conference returned to being a wholly in-person event.

The American Samoa Assistive Technologies Program has been working closely with the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) on The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program.

This year APTAT developed a new partnership with United Ability, a nonprofit in central Alabama whose mission is provide services that empower individuals to live full and meaningful lives.