Collaborators

The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) funds the Assistive Technology Data Collection Project, as well as four other technical assistance grants. Located in the Department of Education, NIDRR conducts comprehensive and coordinated programs of research and related activities to maximize the full inclusion, social integration, employment, and independent living of individuals with disabilities of all ages.

State Grants Projects

• AT Act State Projects:
  56 state and territory assistive technology projects provide consumer-responsive programs, increasing access to and funding for assistive technology devices and services.
• AT State Financial Loan Programs:
  Six states are currently funded to provide alternative financing programs for the purchase of assistive technology.

Technical Assistance Projects

RESNA, the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America sponsors two AT technical assistance projects:

• RESNA Technical Assistance Project supports and enhances the efforts of the State AT Act Projects to increase access to AT devices and services. The Web site features hot topics in current AT issues, a policy information pipeline, project management resources and an extensive information library.
• Alternative Financing Technical Assistance Project supports the State AT Financial Loan Project to increase awareness and knowledge of AT funding options for consumers with disabilities of all ages.

Assistivetech.net is the National Assistive Technology Internet Site that provides up-to-date, thorough information on assistive technology devices and services, adaptive environments, and community resources. Users can search for AT devices by function or activity, keyword, vendor or product type.

National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project is sponsored by Neighborhood Legal Services, and provides technical assistance to the AT Protection and Advocacy Program grantees. The Web site features important policy-related publications, training and organizing events, and other AT resources.