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To reduce social isolation and loneliness, the Oregon AT Program continued their partnership with the State Unit on Aging and ADRC offices throughout Oregon, providing technology and related services to seniors and individuals with disabilities.

We collaborate with the Nisonger Center at Ohio State to put on a statewide training called TechSummit. The presentations included smart homes, off the shelf technology, new and developing technologies, as well as innovative ways technology was accessed in other states.

In FY 2023, ND Assistive met several times with the director of the North Dakota Alzheimer’s Association to see how our programs could work together to improve the lives of individuals with dementia as well as their caregivers.

ND Assistive collaborated with the Assistant Director of North Dakota Aging Services to develop a strategy for providing assistive technology that promotes independence and safety to the numerous North Dakota adults benefiting from the Vulnerable Adult Protective Services (VAPS) program under her

NCATP continued to receive the remaining funds under the Cares Act as part of an MOU with the Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS). The initial funding in 2020 under the ADRC grant allowing NCATP to identify needs within the state and across the senior   population.

In January 2023, MDTAP established a collaboration project with University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) focused on 3D printing of assistive technology devices.

CDC funds received from the Pennsylvania Department of Health enabled our program to develop a program called "Connect with Tech." This program distributes tablets (including case, stylus and earbuds) and assist recipients by offering tech support and resources

To reduce social isolation and loneliness, the Oregon AT Program partnered with the State Unit on Aging and ADRC offices throughout Oregon to provide technology and related services to seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Accessing one’s home for some residents who have problems with balance or who use a wheelchair, scooter, or walker is a major issue in Wyoming. Many homes in Wyoming are not equipped with ramps or zero-degree thresholds at their entrances.

DakotaLink collaborates with the State Department of Human Services to provide training to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors throughout the State on their established process for how they provide Assistive Technology devices and services for their Consumers.