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"Connect with Tech" Helping with Internet Connectivity

Pennsylvania

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

The Social Isolation and Loneliness Project

Oregon

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.

WyRamp: Addressing the Need for Home Ramps in Wyoming

Wyoming

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.

Collaboration to Implement AT Fabrication Program

Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rico Assistive Technology Program (PRATP) collaborated with the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), Engineering Department to assign a Capstone course to the design and development of low-cost assistive technologies as part of the AT fabrication initiat

A Collaboration to Increase Independent Living for Seniors

North Carolina

NCATP received additional funding 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 populati

In-state Collaborations for Increased Awareness

Michigan

MATP built upon its relationships within the disability and employment community by continuing to work with the program planning committee for re:con; a statewide conference for professionals working within the field of disability, community organizations, and

Expanding AT Services to the Foster Care System

Michigan

MATP is collaborating with Michigan Alliance for Families (MAF) to expand outreach to and services for youth with disabilities in the foster care system.

Using Lunch n Learns to Provide Technical Knowledge

Kansas

Assistive Technology for Kansans (ATK) prioritizes helping individuals with disabilities obtain assistive technology they need to retrain or obtain employment.

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.