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National Technical Assistance for Assistive Technology: A summary of the RESNA Catalyst Project and its National Partners
October 21, 2015
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Welcome and Introductions
O Joey Wallace, Project Director, RESNA Catalyst Project
O Paul Galonsky, Project Coordinator, RESNA Catalyst Project
O Jason Luciano, Project Coordinator, RESNA Catalyst Project (not in attendance)
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RESNA and the RESNA Catalyst Project:
Your Partners in Assistive Technology
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O Accreditation O Certification
O Education
O RESNA Catalyst Project
OPEAT
OStandards
OMembership
OConference
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O Mission: To support the Assistive Technology Act Programs through technical assistance and to promote independence for people with disabilities
O Values: Responsiveness, Leadership, Respect, Teamwork, Expertise and Compassion
O Vision: Equal Opportunity and Independence for all
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O What is the RESNA Catalyst Project?O Funded under a Federal grant to provide AT related
technical assistance
O What kind of technical assistance?O Provide information on AT resources by state and
territory, connect consumers with experts, conduct webinars on AT topics, and more
O Who do we serve? O Statewide AT Programs, Alternative Financing
Programs, and Protection & Advocacy for AT Programs
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RESNA Catalyst Project Resources
O Quick state by state contact informational listings on the AT Act Programs
O Library of AT related Webinars on multiple topics of interest
O Monthly Newsletter with current information to share
O Social Media resources
O RESNA Catalyst Project Website www.resnaprojects.org
O AT for Employer Web Portal http://atconnects.com/resources/at-for-employers
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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
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56 Statewide Assistive Technology Programs
O Through the AT Act, programs receive an annual award
O Statewide Assistive Technology Programs are designed to help people living with disabilities live more independently through the use of Assistive Technology.
O Statewide Assistive Technology Programs provide free services that are available to people living with a disability and their families.
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Statewide Assistive Technology Programs
provide the following:
O Information about Assistive Technology devices, services available, and where to obtain them
O Device Demonstrations and Device Loans
O Funding resources for purchasing or acquiring Assistive Technology
O Device Exchange and Reuse Programs
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Contact a Statewide Assistive Technology Program Today
O People with disabilities and their families interested in obtaining Assistive Technology can connect to their Statewide Assistive Technology Program.
O The simplest way to do so is by visiting: www.findatnow.org
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Alternative Financing Programs
O Designed to help make assistive devices affordable
O Offer low or no-interest cash financing options to obtain assistive devices and services
O Many have evolved to offer additional financial services
O Currently 39 AFPs operate in the United States and Territories
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Loan Program models include:
O Loan GuarantyO Interest Rate Buy DownO Direct/Revolving LoanO Non-guaranty Low Interest Loan
For more information, contact:Jason Luciano, Ph.D
Project [email protected]
508-615-7313
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INNOVATIVE STATEWIDE AT
PROGRAM SUMMARIES
Getting AT Into The Hands of People
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KANSAS – IPAD TRAINING PROJECT
O Assists people with disabilities learn to use iPad
O Selected individuals receive an iPad Air2
O Individuals develop job skills, get a job, and/or monitor health conditions using iPad
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WISCONSIN – WISTECH AND INDEPENDENT LIVING
COLLABORATION
O Eight regional Independent Living Centers provide direct services to 72 counties
O Assistive Technology is available at each of the IL Center
O Consumers in each county can access the AT Act program in their homes, in the community, at the workplace, or at the IL Center itself
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WYOMING – UW ECHO: AT HUB
O Builds capacity for assistive technology in education
O Links multidisciplinary specialists with school sites for weekly video conference training and guided practice to increase assistive technology workforce capacity, reduce inequities in student achievement, and ultimately improve student outcomes
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To learn more…
O Kansas Project:http://atk.ku.edu/ipad-training-0
O Wisconsin Project:http://www.familyconsumermentoring.com/kit/assistive/WisTechbrouchureFinal_1.pdf
O Wyoming Project:http://www.uwyo.edu/wind/echo/
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INNOVATIVE ALTERNATIVE FINANCING
PROGRAMS
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Washington Access Fund
O Provides Individual Development Accounts
O Operates as a Community Development Financial Institution
O Consumer and Business Loans
O www.washingtonaccessfund.org/
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Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation
O Consumer Loans and Grants
O Financial Education
O Diverse Funding through CDFI and multiple grants
O https://patf.us/ 22
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RESNA Catalyst Project’s Websitewww.resnaprojects.org
AT for Employer Web Portal http://atconnects.com/resources/at-for-employers
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QUESTIONS?
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Thank you!
Joey Wallace, Ph.D Project Director
[email protected] 703-524-6686 ext. 304
Paul Galonsky, MPA Project Coordinator [email protected] ext. 309