kim cantrell, director of programs california foundation for independent living centers
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California’s Assistive
Technology Act
Kim Cantrell, Director of ProgramsCalifornia Foundation for Independent Living Centers
Overview
What is Assistive Technology (AT)?
What is the AT Network?
AT Network Programs and Services
What is AT?
Any device, gadget, hardware or software used by a person with a disability to do things for themselves that might otherwise be difficult or impossible to do because of their disability.
What is AT?
“AT is any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.”
--as defined by the Assistive Technology Act of 2004
Daily Living Aids
Dressing Stick with shoe horn
Blow Dryer Stand
Key Holder
Types of AT
Types of AT
Home modifications
Grab Bars
Accessible Sink
Ramp
Types of AT
Reminder / Memory Aids
Auto stove shut off switch Recorded reminder messages Automatic medication dispensers Locator devices (keys, etc.) Emergency alert devices
AT Network
Assistive Technology Act of 2004 Funding
Department of Rehabilitation contracts with the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) to implement the program.
AT Network
The AT Network exists to connect Californians with disabilities to the assistive technology they need.
AT Network Programs & Services
AT Device Loan LibrariesAT Reuse InitiativeTrainingMembershipAT Network WebsiteAT Search Tools Information & Referral
AT Device Lending Libraries
The AT Network has 13 Device Lending Libraries throughout California.
Borrow AT devices to see if they will work for you before you buy.
Check inventories online.
AT Device Lending Libraries
What is AT Reuse?
Re-use is the business of accepting donated AT and Durable Medical Equipment (DME), cleaning it up, sometimes repairing it, and then giving it to people in the community who need it.
AT Reuse
Examples of common AT and DME items distributed via reuse: Wheelchairs walkers augmentative communication
devices hospital beds.
AT Reuse
AT Reuse Coalition.
AT Network has funded 5 organizations to build their capacity to provide reuse to their communities.
How can you find used AT devices? Two ways: List of AT Reuse Programs AT Exchange on the AT Network website
Training & Membership
Provide webinar trainings on current AT issues including new AT Products, funding and services.
Announced on our website and through our AT Network listserv.
Join the AT Network to be subscribed to the AT Network listserv.
AT Network Website
Resource Rich
Answer AT funding questions
Understand your rights to AT
Learn what AT exists
AT Search Tools
AT Services Directory on www.atnet.org Search for repair, training, funding,
sales, rent, etc. Search local, regional, state, national Add resources to the directory Nearly 2,000 resources and growing
AT Search Tools
AT Exchange on www.atnet.org Search inventory of 13 device lending
libraries Find used AT for free or low-cost Find AT available for long-term loan Find used AT on sale by individuals or
organizations.
Information & Referral
AT Network
www.atnet.org
Voice: 800-390-2699
TTY: 800-900-0706
Questions?
Thank you!
Kim Cantrell
Director of Programs, CFILC
(916) 325-1699 ext. 315