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The 56 state and territory programs are funded under the Assistive
Technology Act of 1998, as amended. State Assistive Technology Act
programs work to improve the provision of assistive technology to
individuals with disabilities of all ages through comprehensive
statewide programs of technology-related assistance. Additionally,
the programs support activities designed to maximize the ability of
individuals with disabilities and their family members, guardians,
and advocates to access and obtain assistive technology devices and
services.
Key Activities of Assistive Technology Projects
Device Loan Programs
Device Reuse Programs
Device Demonstration Programs
State Financing Activities
Other Activities of the Assistive Technology Act Programs
Providing training and technical assistance for individuals from
local settings statewide, including representatives of the state and
local educational agencies, other state and local agencies, early
intervention programs, adult services programs, hospitals and other
health care facilities, institutions of higher education, and
businesses.
Conducting public awareness activities relating to the availability,
benefits, appropriateness, and costs of assistive technology devices
and services. Examples of public awareness activities include
newsletters, presentations, websites, and information and referral
(I&R).
Coordination and collaboration with public and private entities that
are responsible for policies, procedures, or funding for the
provision of assistive technology devices and services to
individuals with disabilities, service providers, and others to
improve access to assistive technology devices and services
Credit:
This section is indebted to information from the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive
Technology Society of North American (RESNA), especially for their April, 2005,
Survey of State AT Act Projects (The RESNA Technical Assistance Project, Grant #H224B020001,
funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration, U.S. Department
of Education, under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998).
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