assistive technology of alaska - about us!
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www.atlaak.org
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?
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
What’s the next step?
Servicing the state beyond the grant…
Nongrant Activities Fee Services
• Device and software reseller
• AT training on a variety of custom topics
• AT assessments
Who is ATLA?
Where is ATLA?
Basecamp 3330 Arctic Blvd., Suite 101 Anchorage, AK 99503
Available throughout
Alaska
• Demonstration Centers
• Virtual Help Desk System
• Webinars
• Resources
Who can ATLA help?
Be in Alaska
Need assistive
technology
Be alive
Qualifying Criteria
Community Living Education Employment IT / Telecom
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..)
any device or system that allows someone with a disability to perform tasks they would otherwise be unable to do
Low Tech Assistive Technology?
Mid Tech Assistive Technology?
10
any device or system that allows someone with a disability to perform tasks they would otherwise be unable to do
High Tech Assistive Technology?
11
any device or system that allows someone with a disability to perform tasks they would otherwise be unable to do
ATLA AT areas • Augmentative & Alternative
Communication
• Computer Access
• Deaf & Hard of Hearing Aids
• Environmental Controls
• Learning & Cognitive Supports
• Vision Impairment Aids
• Other
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.
What is Assistive Technology (AT)?
For people without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible.
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
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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