assistive technology of alaska - about us!
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www.atlaak.org
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Grant Activities Federal Tech Act Project • Information & Awareness
• Demonstrations
• General AT Presentations (small or large group)
• Short Term Loans
• Reutilization of equipment
Who is ATLA?
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ATLA can assist by finding the best AT solution to overcome barriers
Try-Before-You-Buy
short term loans trial software
demonstration areas research and resources
Feature Matching
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What’s the next step?
Servicing the state beyond the grant…
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Nongrant Activities Fee Services
• Device and software reseller
• AT training on a variety of custom topics
• AT assessments
Who is ATLA?
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Where is ATLA?
Basecamp 3330 Arctic Blvd., Suite 101 Anchorage, AK 99503
Available throughout
Alaska
• Demonstration Centers
• Virtual Help Desk System
• Webinars
• Resources
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Who can ATLA help?
Be in Alaska
Need assistive
technology
Be alive
Qualifying Criteria
Community Living Education Employment IT / Telecom
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ATLA does not…
Fix, maintain, or train general computer needs
Provide funding
Bill medicaid / medicare
Therapeautic evaluations occupational, physical, speech
Durable medical needs (wheelchairs, walkers, vehicle mods, vents, etc..)
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any device or system that allows someone with a disability to perform tasks they would otherwise be unable to do
Low Tech Assistive Technology?
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Mid Tech Assistive Technology?
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any device or system that allows someone with a disability to perform tasks they would otherwise be unable to do
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High Tech Assistive Technology?
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any device or system that allows someone with a disability to perform tasks they would otherwise be unable to do
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ATLA AT areas • Augmentative & Alternative
Communication
• Computer Access
• Deaf & Hard of Hearing Aids
• Environmental Controls
• Learning & Cognitive Supports
• Vision Impairment Aids
• Other
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AT Assessment Principles Assistive technology
• is a process not a product.
• is a team process.
• is a system of devices and services.
• requires new skills.
• is a step towards independence.
Technology itself is
not the goal…
e individual’s participation in
their chosen activities is the
goal.
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What is Assistive Technology (AT)?
For people without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible.
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Statewide AT Projects
www.aktradingpost.org
• Service that connects people and organizations with available assistive technology (AT) and durable medical equipment (DME)
• Searchable web-based database
• Provides Alaskans access to technology that may be located anywhere in the state
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Statewide AT Projects
• Statewide AT Consortium
• School District Training & Support Contracts
• Ongoing training through distance education
• Division of Vocation Rehab partnership
• Independent Living Centers partnership
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