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ATAC
Program
What
is ATAC?
The Assistive
Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) serves as New Jersey's federally
funded assistive technology project through a sub-contract with
New Jersey's Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Its
purpose is to assist individuals in overcoming barriers in the system
and making assistive technology more accessible to individuals with
disabilities throughout the state.
What
is Assistive Technology?
Assistive
technology (AT) is a term that describes devices and services created
and used to help people with disabilities live more independently
and productively.
Some
examples of AT devices are: manual and motorized wheelchairs, augmentative
communication devices, reaching and grabbing aids, ramps, lifts,
grab bars and adapted vehicles.
Some
examples of AT services are: evaluation to determine the most appropriate
devices for an individual, training to use devices, and repair and
maintenance of devices.
Assistive
technology enables people with disabilities to participate fully
in every aspect of life – at school and work, at home, and
in the community.
ATAC
Services
Anyone
with questions regarding assistive technology devices or services
can contact NJ ATAC at 1-800-922-7233 (in NJ only) or 609-292-9742.
ATAC offers the following services:
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information
on the types of assistive technology devices and assistive technology
services;
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where
to obtain assistive technology devices and assistive technology
services;
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the costs
of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services;
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suggestions
about where to obtain assistance in paying for assistive technology
devices and assistive technology services. Some examples of
funding sources are private insurance, Medicaid, Vocation Rehabilitation,
and Special Education; and
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the availability
of used assistive devices.
Advocacy
Services and Legal Representation
When
necessary, ATAC can provide advocacy services and legal representation
for individuals with disabilities who are denied access to assistive
technology devices and/or assistive technology services.
Used Assistive
Technology Devices
ATAC
supports a used equipment recycling program called Back In Action.
Its mission is to provide an alternative source for assistive
technology devices. Back In Action acts as a clearinghouse for
items that are for sale (usually at a minimal cost) or offered
for donation or loan. Back In Action can be reached at 1-800-922-7233
(in NJ only) or 609-292-9742 or at http://backinaction.drnj.org
Educational
programs are provided to describe the benefits of assistive technology
devices and assistive technology services, and to suggest strategies
for obtaining assistive technology. These educational programs
are offered to consumer groups, professional organizations, agencies,
employers, and any other group interested.
For more
detailed information about the ATAC program, including information
about Device Demonstration and Reutilization services, please visit
http://www.drnj.org/atac
Useful Links
ABLEDATA
http://www.abledata.com
Assistivetech.net
http://www.assistivetech.net
Back
in Action
http://backinaction.drnj.org
Bobby
http://bobby.watchfire.com/bobby/html/en/index.jsp
Cerebral
Palsy of NJ Technology Lending Center
http://www.cpofnj.org/services/tlc.htm
Goodwill
Home Medical Equipment (formerly YourResource)
http://www.goodwillhomemedical.org
IDEAL
Group - free AT applications
http://www.onlineconferencingsystems.com/at.htm
Laurent
Clerc National Deaf Education Center-Assistive Devices and Hearing
Aids
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/infotogo/index.html#assistive
Lighthouse
International
http://www.lighthouse.org/default.htm
National
AT Advocacy Project
http://www.nls.org
National
Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification
http://www.homemods.org
Neighborhood
Legal Services
http://www.nls.org
Northeast
ADA & IT Center
http://www.northeastada.org
Rehabilitation
Services Administration (RSA)
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/rsa/index.html?src=mr
RESNA
http://www.resna.org
TechConnections
http://www.techconnections.org
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