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===Tools for Life: Accessing Your Assistive Technology Program in Georgia=== | ===Tools for Life: Accessing Your Assistive Technology Program in Georgia=== | ||
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 | '''Wednesday, April 13, 2016''' | ||
Presentation: 1:30 PM to 2:45 | *Presentation: 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM | ||
Georgia Libraries for Accessible Statewide Services (GLASS) | *AT Demo: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM | ||
Atlanta Fulton Public Library | |||
One Margaret Mitchell Square/4th Floor | '''Georgia Libraries for Accessible Statewide Services (GLASS)''' | ||
Atlanta, Georgia 30303 | |||
Atlanta Fulton Public Library<br/> | |||
One Margaret Mitchell Square/4th Floor<br/> | |||
Atlanta, Georgia 30303<br/> | |||
'''Session Description:''' | |||
Come find out how your Assistive Technology Act Program in Georgia, Tools for Life, can help you help Georgians with disabilities! Tools for Life (TFL) is funded by the Federal Tech Act which is legislation to promote direct AT services to individuals of all ages and disabilities in each state. Tools for Life increases independence for Georgians with disabilities by providing access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and services. The TFL Network is fulfilling the intent of the Tech Act through AT assessments, AT lending libraries, device demonstrations, trainings for individuals and groups, AT reuse, and funding education and assistance. Presenters will share information about the Tools for Life program, Network and community partners including funding resources that assist with purchasing assistive technology devices. During this session participants will be provided opportunities to explore app solutions that promote success in the lives of people with disabilities and can ultimately assist with successful transitions at school and into the workplace and community. Join us to learn how you and those you work with can benefit from these services! | Come find out how your Assistive Technology Act Program in Georgia, Tools for Life, can help you help Georgians with disabilities! Tools for Life (TFL) is funded by the Federal Tech Act which is legislation to promote direct AT services to individuals of all ages and disabilities in each state. Tools for Life increases independence for Georgians with disabilities by providing access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and services. The TFL Network is fulfilling the intent of the Tech Act through AT assessments, AT lending libraries, device demonstrations, trainings for individuals and groups, AT reuse, and funding education and assistance. Presenters will share information about the Tools for Life program, Network and community partners including funding resources that assist with purchasing assistive technology devices. During this session participants will be provided opportunities to explore app solutions that promote success in the lives of people with disabilities and can ultimately assist with successful transitions at school and into the workplace and community. Join us to learn how you and those you work with can benefit from these services! | ||
Latest revision as of 15:21, 1 March 2016
Tools for Life: Accessing Your Assistive Technology Program in Georgia
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
- Presentation: 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM
- AT Demo: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Georgia Libraries for Accessible Statewide Services (GLASS)
Atlanta Fulton Public Library
One Margaret Mitchell Square/4th Floor
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Session Description:
Come find out how your Assistive Technology Act Program in Georgia, Tools for Life, can help you help Georgians with disabilities! Tools for Life (TFL) is funded by the Federal Tech Act which is legislation to promote direct AT services to individuals of all ages and disabilities in each state. Tools for Life increases independence for Georgians with disabilities by providing access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and services. The TFL Network is fulfilling the intent of the Tech Act through AT assessments, AT lending libraries, device demonstrations, trainings for individuals and groups, AT reuse, and funding education and assistance. Presenters will share information about the Tools for Life program, Network and community partners including funding resources that assist with purchasing assistive technology devices. During this session participants will be provided opportunities to explore app solutions that promote success in the lives of people with disabilities and can ultimately assist with successful transitions at school and into the workplace and community. Join us to learn how you and those you work with can benefit from these services!