...Increasing Access and Acquisition of Assistive Technology

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If you are one of 1,250,000 Georgians with disabilities, Tools for Life can give you and your family more options for greater freedom in your lives. Tools for Life increases access to appropriate assistive technology devices and assistive technology services for all Georgians with disabilities so they can live, learn, work, and play independently in communities of their choice. 

Accessing Tools for Life Services - A Four Step Process:

CONTACT: Initial contact through one of the five Tools for Life Assistive Technology Resource Centers (ATRCs) throughout Georgia.  Services include consumer intake, assistive technology scholarships, assistive technology training through hands-on assistive technology demonstrations and educational workshops, Touch the Future Expo, and the Microsoft Life Long Learning lab.

INTERVIEW: Informal interview process with the customer to provide assistive technology resource support.  Tools for Life provides information and referral services through a statewide toll-free number 1-800-497-8665 as well as publications and resources. 

ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Customers can tap into such services as:

AT Services & Equipment Loan Program
If you would like to find the right assistive technology or try out devices, complete our equipment loan survey in 7 steps.  We can give you a list of equipment to meet your needs but also vendors to contact.

Credit-Able
Credit-Able, the Georgia Assistive Technology Loan Guarantee Program provides guarantees to enable loans for assistive technology and home & vehicle modifications.

PARTNERSHIPS:  Partnerships with other agencies are available, as needed, to help provide comprehensive service. Tools for Life promotes and participates in grass root advocacy efforts and policy issues, and collaborates with public and private partners interested in increasing assistive technology.

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