<h2>Assistive Technology</h2>		
															<img src="https://ilcac7717.dev34.info/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/pexels-marcus-aurelius-4064417-pe30luu847yxcvozu522ghlytgvzx9rli2zpy16pnc.jpg" title="pexels-marcus-aurelius-4064417" alt="Woman in wheelchair using computer" />															
			<h2>What is assistive technology and who can use it?</h2>		
		<p>Assistive technology is a term commonly used to refer to adaptive, assistive or rehabilitation products or devices geared towards providing greater independence to those with disabilities or limited abilities. These products can assist people with a variety of things, including communication, mobility, learning, recreation; overcoming or dealing with physical or mental challenges and help with daily life activities. The whole goal of assistive technology is to enhance a person’s quality of life through the use of such devices.</p><p><strong>Examples of assistive technology</strong></p><p>These are just a few examples of adaptive devices available today. Some are relatively easy to acquire, while others are more difficult to obtain due to availability or cost.</p><p>-furniture with lifts, or made for easy standing/sitting<br />-clothing with Velcro or snaps<br />-extended bath brushes<br />-mobility devices like scooters or walkers<br />-grab bars in bathroom<br />-hearing devices and amplifiers<br />-seat lifts<br />-large button phones<br />-audio books<br />-wheelchair ramps and lifts<br />-special lights on smoke detectors, phones and doorbells<br />-talking clocks<br />-motion sensors for lights<br />-‘reachers’ to help pick up, or reach up to, items<br />-easy-grip utensils</p><h3>The AT Network Information and Referral Service can provide you with information on:</h3><ul><li>Devices for daily living</li><li>AT Funding Resources</li><li>AT Service Providers</li><li>AT Community Resources</li></ul><p>Assistive Technology is simply the tools and resources used by individuals with disabilities to help improve their quality of life. Assistive technology comes in many shapes and forms. It can be as simple as eyeglasses, hearing aids, knee braces or manual and power wheelchairs, or as technologically sophisticated as voice-activated computer systems</p><h3>Assistive Technology Links</h3><p>The following Internet Web sites are listed for your convenience. Inclusion of any web site should not be construed as an endorsement of the accuracy of, or support for, the information or views expressed by that site.</p><p><a href="http://www.abilityfirst.org"> Ability First</a></p><p><a href="http://www.abledata.com"> Able Data</a></p><p><strong> <a href="http://www.adapt.org"> Adapt</a>  The official ADAPT website. It features information on ADAPT, grassroots disability activism, community based attendant services and more!</strong></p><p><strong> <a href="http://www.spinlife.com"> Spinlife</a></strong></p><p><a href="http://www.handspeak.com"> Online handspeak</a></p><p><strong> <a href="http://www.loc.gov/nls">The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped</a> The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped administers a free library program of Braille and recorded materials circulated to eligible borrowers.</strong></p><p><strong> <a href="http://www.loc.gov/nls/reference/directories/address.html#ca/"> The Library of the Braille Institute of American, Inc.</a> NLS Reference Directories Cooperating Library Address List</strong></p><p><strong> <a href="http://www.brailleinstitute.org/"> Braille Institute</a> Braille Institute is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate blindness and severe sight loss as a barrier to the fulfillment of life.</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.hotbraille.com/"> Hot Braille</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ctcnet.org/"> Community Technology Centers' Network</a></p>		
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			<h3>Consumer Rights Notification</h3>		
		<p><em><strong>Every consumer of the Community Access Center has the right to appeal any decision which denies you service. (NOTE: The appeal must follow certain guidelines and time limitations; ask your service provider for a copy of the procedure).If you desire representation in addressing your concerns/dissatisfaction with the Community Access Center (CAC), you have the right to contact the Client Assistance Program (CAP) for assistance. Contact the CAP at 1 (800) 776-5746, (and for the hearing impaired their TTY 1 (800) 576-9269), and you will be referred to a Client Assistance Program not connected with CAC. This will prevent any potential conflict of interest.</strong></em></p>