Upcoming free webinar!

Learn about our free online training on Sept. 12 - this training is sponsored by the UATP and will cover T-Coils for hearing aids. Learn more under Upcoming Events & Trainings. RSVP by Sept. 7! See post for further details.

Self-Help Guide for Equal Access

FAAST, Inc., through support from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and just in time for summer vacation, has completed research and development of a comprehensive 16-page general self-help resource guide, which can be found online at http://www.faast.org/sites/default/files/General%20Self%20Help%20Resource%20Guide.pdf.

This guide helps with equal access to rental cars, other vehicles, and lodging accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities under the ADA and ADA Amendments Act of 2008. This guide provides hyperlinks to informative websites; frequently asked questions (FAQs); factsheets; federal and state laws, regulations, and rules; and many other relevant and helpful resources. 

Low-tech ingenuity by ATPN

Great ideas for back to school assistive technology like iPad stands to AT for teaching art. Articles by Assistive Technology Program News.

Cache Valley native seeks Ms. Wheelchair America title

Brittany Cox, Ms. Wheelchair Utah 2012

Brittany Cox, a Cache Valley native, has accomplished a lot already, but next month she will try to add yet another achievement to the list: gaining the title of Ms. Wheelchair America.

Learn more about Brittany and how to support her with her bid for the title http://www.cpdusu.org/blog/2012/07/cache-valley-native-seeks-ms-wheelchair-america-title/. 

What is assistive technology video

Great video defining assistive technology and explaining where to find help with assistive technology in every state. Video by the Minnesota AT program.

AT training videos on a variety of topics

The Basic Assistive Technology Training in April by the Interagency Outreach Training Initiative (IOTI) has produced 11 training videos. Topics range from AT for the blind and deaf, AAC, accessible vehicle options, home modifications and more! Trainers were area experts and professionals. Watch all the videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/BasicATTraining/videos.

Home modification loans for Utahns with Disabilities

The Utah Assistive Technology Foundation, part of UATP, has increased loan amounts for home modifications to $25,000. Modifications make home life more accessible for people with disabilities. Utahns with disabilities may qualify. Learn more at www.uatf.org.