Michigan's Assistive Technology Program
About Michigan's Assistive Technology Program:
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New Tech Act | Demonstrations | Reuse | State
Leadership Activities | Assistive Technology
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Cognitive Disabilities | Resources
To learn more about what Assistive Technology is please visit:
What is Assistive Technology?.
Assistive Technology Act of 2004:
Michigan has three year State Plan for Assistive Technology approved by the Rehabilitation Services Administration. This plan covers fiscal years 2009 through 2011. Highlights of the plan are below:
Device Reutilization:
Michigan administers the AT Xchange (ATX) for individuals with an AT device wishing to either sell it or give it away. You can also post items you are looking for and receive an e-mail when something is available in your category! Vendors are welcome to list used equipment too. Visit the AT Xchange!
Device Demonstration:
The purpose of a device demonstration is to help people compare and contrast the features and benefits of a variety of devices in order to make an informed buying decision. Michigan's plan is to increase the number of people reached through demonstrations of AT in the state through subcontracts in unserved and underserved regions. A list of local projects providing device demonstration through subcontracts with the AT Program.
State Financing Activities:
Michigan operates the Michigan AT Loan Fund to provide low interest loans to people with disabilities so they can purchase AT. Michigan Disability Rights Coalition has now transfered ownership of this fund to United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan. MDRC also transfered ownership of the Michigan Telework Loan Fund which provides loans for the purchase of equipment for people with disabilities to work at home or operate home businesses. For more information about the loan funds please visit: http://www.michiganloanfunds.org/.
State Leadership Activities:
Michigan's program subcontracts with consumer-directed organizations to provide training statewide. Michigan also provides, in partnership with local groups; toll-free information and referral services, information through presentations at conferences; and collaboration on publications and training materials about AT.
The program provides AT Connections, an email-based newsletter published 10 times a year on Michigan AT activities, coordination and collaboration on statewide issues, and a website.
Local projects providing Public Awareness and Training.
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Assistive Technology and Persons with Cognitive Disabilities
For more information, please contact MDRC or e-mail Kathryn Wyeth or Norm Delisle at mdrc.
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Assistive Technology Resources on the Web:
MDRC's AT project has collected informational links to resources on the web sorted by topics such as work, school, travel and more:
Assistive Technology Links .
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