Georgia Department of Human ServicesDivision of Aging Services

Assistive Technology Partnerships in Georgia

James Moorhead (DHS DAS)Aging Services Coordinator, In-Home Services

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Rachel Wilson, COTA/L (Tools for Life)Assistive Technology Specialist

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Assistive Technology• any item or piece of equipment that is used to increase, maintain, or

improve the functional capabilities of an individual in all aspects of life, allowing individuals to continue with daily tasks independently

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Low Cost

High Cost

Low Tech

High Tech

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Georgia Area Agencies on Aging

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Georgia Centers for Independent Living

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Multiple Choices CIL, Inc.

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Assistive Technology Access Points

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Tools for Life GA Tech

Evals & Assessments

Training

Credit Able

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Tool Kits

Mini-Grants

Decision-making Tool

AAAs

ADRCs

Demo Labs

Service Provision

Dept Community

Health

Money Follows the Person

Community Care Services

Program (Medicaid)

CILs

Information & Referral

IL Skills Training

Transition Services

FODAC

Durable Medical

Equipment/ Reuse Program

Vehicle Mods

Assistive Technology Donations

Assistive Technology Partnerships in GA

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