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The Robotic Pet Project – Reducing Social Isolation

Missouri

A fun, low-cost, low-tech solution to lighten the negative impact of the pandemic on individuals with disabilities and older Missourians, while simultaneously opening the door to greater focus on assistive technology within IL Centers and AAA’s, was the central

The COVID Scholarship Program

Missouri

The COVID Scholarship Program was a joint endeavor between MoAT and the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council, the state’s Developmental Disabilities Council.

Helping to Achieve Employment Goals with AT

Massachusetts

During the year under review, MRC’s Vocational Rehabilitation Division collaborated with MRC’s MassMATCH AT Act program to carry out a number of projects related to Assistive Technology and employment.

No Wrong Door - ATRC's Collaborative Network

Hawaii

ATRC participates in a network of organizations that refer clients to one another.

Delivering Opportunities on Wheels - GSAT's Mobile AT Demonstration Unit

Guam

GSAT engaged in a partnership with the Mayor's Council of Guam (MCOG) specifically for the implementation of the “Delivering Opportunities on Wheels” project.

Expanding AT to Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries

Florida

With the transition of a new Executive Director, FAAST began relationship building with the Florida Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program (BSCIP). FAAST gave a general awareness presentation to the BSCIP coordinators across the state.

Combating Social Isolation and Promoting Community Engagement through AT

Delaware

In collaboration with the Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council, the DATI extended its equipment distribution portfolio with the addition of “CSI Delaware” (Combating Social Isolation and Promoting Community Engagement through Assistive Technology).

Missouri AT Program Reimburses Schools for AT Purchases

Missouri

Since 2002, Missouri Assistive Technology has worked to help K-12 schools’ budgets go further through their Assistive Technology Reimbursement (ATR) program.

Illinois CARE Connections: A program to provide technology devices for socially isolated seniors & persons with disabilities.

Illinois

The Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) was contracted to develop, implement, and support a program that would provide technology devices and internet access to older adults and persons with disabilities who are socially isolated as a result of the pandemic.