Health

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.

Connect with Tech Program Funded by the CDC

Pennsylvania

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funds received from the Pennsylvania Development of Health enabled our program to develop a program called "Connect with Tech." This program distributes tablets (including case, stylus and earbuds) and assists recipients by offering tech

Connect with Tech Program Funded by the CDC

Pennsylvania

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funds received from the Pennsylvania Development of Health enabled our program to develop a program called "Connect with Tech." This program distributes tablets (including case, stylus and earbuds) and assists recipients by offering tech

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 Collaborates with Medical Professionals for AT Awareness

Illinois

Illinois Assistive Technology Program’s CEO met the medical doctor responsible for all physicians’ training at a holiday event.

Easterseals Iowa Partners to Create Accessible Outdoor Opportunities

Iowa

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. 

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.

Georgia Tools For Life Partners with GA DBHDD to Fund waivers

Georgia

A team from Georgia Tools for Life has been working since July of 2022 with the GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) on the addition of Assistive Technology products and services to the COMP and NOW waivers in Georgia.

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.

'Bridging our Didgital Divide' Partnerships

Connecticut

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.