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Promoting independence for people with disabilities through access to technology.
Our Mission is to increase access for people with disabilities to assistive technology that provides them more control over their immediate environments and an enhanced ability to function independently.
The Texas Technology Access Program leads the state's efforts to carry out the federal Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (P.L. 108-364), as amended.Assistive Technology is any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Simply stated Assistive Technology is tools and resources used by individuals with disabilities to help improve their quality of life and increase their independence.
We are now developing several new programs to improve access, advocacy and awareness of assistive technology to meet the needs of Texans with disabilities. These programs include:
- Assistive Technology Device Demonstration
- Short-Term Assistive Technology Device Loan
- Assistive Technology Reutilization (Recycling)
- Assistive Technology Alternative Financing
The National Public Website on Assistive Technology
www.assistivetech.netThe Text of the Assistive Technology Act:
| Text Version | Adobe PDF version |
Texas Technology Access Program's State Plan (Microsoft Word Format)
Technology News
Texas Assistive Technology Regional Conference
www.texasatconference.netThe Texas Assistive Technology Regional Conference is sponsored by the Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The conference will showcase successful assistive technology (AT) practices in a two and one-half day conference at Region 4 Education Service Center (Region 4) in Houston, TX. Day One will feature full-day presentations by nationally recognized speakers and the Exhibit Hall Grand Opening. Day Two (full-day) and Day three (half-day) will include concurrent sessions presented by AT classroom practitioners and vendor presentations. The Exhibit Hall will be open on days one and two.
Dates: June 23-25, 2008
Location: Region 4 Education Service Center,
7145 West Tidwell, Houston, TX 77092
Contact: Angela Standridge, amstand@esc4.net , 713-744-6831