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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTERS

What are Assistive Technology Resource Centers (ATRCs)?

The Tools for Life Assistive Technology Resource Centers (ATRCs) are "hands-on" learning centers for demonstration, education and evaluation of products available on the market today. They are also a resource for Georgians with disabilities, families, friends, health care professionals and other professionals who are interested in seeing, learning and experimenting with new and existing assistive technology devices and equipment.

Why have ATRCs?

In Georgia, an estimated 1,250,000 people have one or more disabilities. Of these, nearly 14% or 656,097 have severe disabilities requiring one or more kinds of assistive technology (LaPlante et al, Technology and Disabilities, vol. 6, pp. 17-28, 1997, and the 1990 Census Report) to live, learn, work, or play more independently. Tools for Life has found that the majority of Georgians with disabilities need the opportunity to try out different devices/tools before purchasing them, as well as assistance on a local level in finding resources. Most ATRCs also loan out devices/equipment for trial usage to make sure the device is appropriate. ATRCs also work together to provide training regarding funding. Documenting unmet needs in funding for AT devices and services and work with others to develop resources to meet those needs. Providing for legal assistance, when appropriate, to assistive delivery and services. Promoting the development of alternative funding sources such as : Equipment exchanges and recycling, Loan Programs, and Legislation.

ATRC Locations

If you would like to try out various devices and equipment, call one of the ATRCs listed below:

Atlanta | Augusta | Conyers | Macon

Metro Atlanta

ATRC-Metro Atlanta Touch The Future ATRC 4508 Bibb Blvd. Suite B10 Tucker, GA 30084 Phone 770-934-8432  Fax 770-934-8433 Metro Atlanta Coordinator: Joanne Willis, OTR/L Email: joannewillis@mindspring.com Web Site: http://www.reboot-atrc.org Area of Expertise:  Computer Training, Learning Lab, equipment library

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Augusta

Walton Options for Independent Living 948 Walton Way Augusta, GA 31901 Phone (voice): (706) 724-6262  (TDD): (706) 724-2324 and (706) 261-0199 FAX (706) 724-6729 Augusta Coordinator: Kathy Pelletier Web Site: http://www.waltonoptions.org  Area of Expertise:  Jaws software training; Braille

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Conyers
 

Tech-Able 1114 Brett Drive, Ste. 100 Conyers, GA 30094 Phone (voice and TDD): (770) 922-6768 Fax: (770) 922-6769 Coordinator: Joe Tedesco Email: techable@techable.org Web Site: http://www.techable.org Area of Expertise:  Computer & Software Training - Equipment, Toy, & Software Lending Libraries

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Macon

Disability Connections 170 College Street Macon, GA 31201 Phone (Voice & TDD): (478) 741-1425 Coordinator: Jerilyn Leverett Email: LaneMll@aol.com Web Site: http://www.disabilityconnections.com/

Area of Expertise:  transportation needs for persons with disabilities, Independent Living Center, working with other organizations

Service Area (Counties in Georgia)
Bibb Brooks Calhoun Chattahoochee Clay Colquitt Cook Crawford Crisp Decatur Dooly Doughtery Early Grady	Harris Houston Jasper Jones Lee Macon Marion Mitchell Monroe Muscogee Peach Putnam Quitman Randolph	Schley Seminole Stewart Sumter Talbot Taylor Terrell Thomas Tift Twiggs Webster Wilkinson Worth

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This page last reviewed July 23, 2008