Connecting Oklahomans with Disabilities to Assistive Technology (AT)

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Oklahoma ABLE Tech supports state efforts to improve the provision of assistive technology (AT) to individuals with disabilities of all ages through comprehensive, statewide programs that are consumer responsive.  The purpose of ABLE Tech is to make assistive technology devices and services more available and accessible to individuals with disabilities and their families.  ABLE Tech accomplishes this purpose by providing AT through a short term equipment loan program, AT demonstration centers, re-utilization of AT through the Oklahoma Equipment Connection and low interest bank loans for AT.  In addition, ABLE Tech provides information and referral services, training on various AT topics and collaborates with state agencies and organizations to enhance the understanding and access to AT.  ABLE Tech is funded under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended by the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration. Oklahoma ABLE Tech's State Plan for AT

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Success Story in the Spotlight! ABLE Tech has 8 Assistive Technology Centers offered statewide to "Connect Oklahomans with Disabilities to AT"

The Oklahoma State Department of Career and Technology Education partners with Oklahoma ABLE Tech to offer a device demonstration and loan program to Oklahomans with disabilities.  The AT Center is located in Stillwater, but provides services to all tech centers and is open to the public.  Approximately 140 devices are available for loan. The AT Center recently assisted an individual from Payne County with multiple-sclerosis who became aware of the new assistive technology program. She wanted to be more active in her yard and garden and needed a handy gardening tool to help her reach into garden beds and trim branches on low trees and shrubs. She tried “Extend A Hand” ergonomic garden tools, which are a set of four hand garden tools that fit in an ergonomic holder so you use your arm and shoulder to dig instead of your wrist. This ergonomic garden tool set includes a trowel, three prong rake, hoe and a saw and they all fit in a holder. It is very simple to switch attachments, and each attachment fits sturdily and securely when it is in place. Since trying the tools, she has purchased them and now has the ability to work in her own garden and yard.

For more information call ABLE Tech at 1-888-885-5588

 

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