AT Act Program Collaborations (2024)

List of assistive technology (AT) collaborations between state AT Act programs and partner agencies in 2024
State AT Act Program Collaborator Summary of Collaboration
AlaskaVocational RehabilitationRepealed outdated loan program; reallocated funds to strengthen AT services statewide.
AlaskaAging (ACoA)Increased rural AT awareness; provided 32 referrals and 46 device explorations statewide.
AlabamaEducation (ALSDE)Developed statewide AT lending library and trained educators on AT evaluations.
AlabamaVocational RehabilitationIncreased AT loans and training to VR counselors and community partners statewide.
AlabamaAging (Senior Services)Webinar series to improve AT awareness and advisory panel participation.
ArizonaEducation (ADE-ESS)Operated statewide AT lending program benefiting students and educators.
ArizonaVocational Rehabilitation (RSA)Launched ATEI program; provided $1M+ in employment AT to RSA clients.
ArkansasVocational Rehabilitation (AT@Work)Collaborated on employment-focused AT evaluations and reutilization statewide.
CaliforniaVocational Rehabilitation (DOR)Improved AT access and training for VR providers and consumers.
CaliforniaAging (C4A)Promoted AT solutions through statewide conferences and advocacy.
ColoradoEducationProvided AT loans and training statewide to school districts.
ColoradoVocational Rehabilitation (DVR)Expanded AT awareness/training for VR; updated MOU for coordinated efforts.
ColoradoMedicaid (HCPF)Distributed backup battery systems for medical devices to Medicaid recipients statewide.
ConnecticutVocational RehabilitationProvided AT consultation, training, and financing assistance for VR consumers.
ConnecticutAging (AAA)Trained AAA senior centers staff on mobile tech and accessibility features.
District of ColumbiaVocational Rehabilitation (DDS/RSA)Implemented "Tech First" initiative; provided AT device demonstrations and loans.
District of ColumbiaAging (DACL)Increased AT outreach, public awareness, and referrals within aging services.
DelawareEducationIdentified systemic barriers to AT; developing state-specific AT guidelines.
DelawareAging (DSAAPD)Consulted on home mods and AT pilot program; increased eligibility criteria.
DelawareMedicaidDeveloped blueprint for statewide AT equipment refurbishment and reuse.
FloridaEducation (DOE)Collaborated on AT awareness panel at Family Cafe conference serving students and families.
FloridaAging (AAA)Statewide AT outreach activities targeting seniors; developed smart-home demo rooms.
GeorgiaEducation (GaDOE)Formal partnership for AT training, reuse, and lending for 200+ LEAs statewide.
GeorgiaAging (ARC)Provided AT training statewide to aging workers and dementia specialists.
GeorgiaMedicaid (DBHDD)Developed AT training for Medicaid staff; increased awareness of Medicaid waiver AT funding.
GuamEducation (DOE)Collaborated with Special Education Centers, provided AT presentations and equipment.
GuamVocational Rehabilitation (DVR)Collaborated on employment training and AT device provision for VR clients.
GuamAging (DPHSS)Sponsored adapted bowling events for senior citizens using AT.
GuamMedicaid (DPHSS)Provided Medicaid benefits and AT information during annual AT conference.
IowaEducationMet with DOE to advocate inclusion of AT in state educational initiatives.
IowaVocational RehabilitationParticipated in employment-focused RSA grant; proposed AT subcontract.
IowaAging and Disability ServicesCollaborated on online digital accessibility training modules.
IdahoEducationProvided statewide training and loans of AT devices for K-12 students.
IdahoVocational RehabilitationProvided AT consultations, demos, loans, and training for VR clients.
IdahoAging (AAA)Trained AAA and long-term care staff; provided AT kits to facilities.
IllinoisEducation (ISBE)Conducted AT/AAC demos, evaluations, and loans for local school districts.
IllinoisVocational Rehabilitation (DRS)Provided VR counselors training on AT and Smart Home technology.
IllinoisAging (IDoA)Expanded Illinois Care Connections providing AT, DME, and tablets to older adults.
IndianaEducation (IDOE)Created ATLAS program to manage statewide educational AT loans and services.
IndianaVocational RehabilitationProvided quarterly AT training for VR counselors statewide.
KansasEducationConducted four transition fairs with AT demonstrations for students.
KansasVocational RehabilitationConducted statewide training on employment-related AT for VR counselors.
KansasAging (AAA)Participated in senior fairs and caregiver/survivor workshops statewide.
KansasMedicaid (MCOs)Provided training on AT acquisition to Medicaid managed care organizations.
KentuckyVocational Rehabilitation (OVR)Provided computers and AT training for VR center students statewide.
LouisianaAging (COA)Collaborated with regional Councils on Aging for AT services and training.
LouisianaMedicaid (LDH/OCDD)Collaborated to expand AT device/service codes in Medicaid waiver programs.
MassachusettsVocational Rehabilitation (MassAbility)Hosted statewide virtual AT training/expo for VR counselors and community.
MassachusettsAging (ADRC)Delivered ADRC training and promoted AT through aging network statewide.
MarylandEducation (DOE)Developed training modules to ensure digital accessibility compliance statewide.
MarylandVocational RehabilitationCollaborated on employment-focused AT training and outreach for VR counselors statewide.
MarylandAging (MDoA)Coordinated statewide DME reuse programs; provided training and outreach.
MichiganVocational Rehabilitation (MRS)Provided AT training, demonstrations, and advocacy for VR counselors statewide.
MinnesotaVocational RehabilitationProvided AT training and demos for VR counselors statewide.
MissouriEducationManaged AT reimbursement program providing AT for student IEPs statewide.
MissouriVocational RehabilitationProvided AT training and consultations for VR counselors statewide.
MissouriAging (AAA)Provided 3D printed low-tech AT tools for seniors statewide.
Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)Education (DOE)Conducted outreach, trainings, presentations, and AT demos for students.
Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)Trained first responders statewide on disability awareness and communication tools.
MississippiArc of MSProvided iPads and AT to reduce isolation for individuals with disabilities statewide.
MontanaEducation (OPI)Provided rural school outreach, AT training, and equipment statewide.
North CarolinaEducation (DPI)Co-hosted AT expo; developing statewide AAC training for educators.
North CarolinaVocational Rehabilitation (DVRS)Provided AT policy input, ergonomic assessments, and training for VR counselors statewide.
North DakotaEducation (DPI)Created liaison network to increase AT demos, loans, and consultations statewide.
North DakotaAgingParticipated in national respite care summit; piloted caregiver AT support statewide.
NebraskaEducationProvided statewide training and technical assistance for AT implementation in schools.
NebraskaVocational Rehabilitation (VR)Provided statewide AT assessments and training for VR consumers.
New HampshireEducation (DOE)Established partnership to improve timely access to accessible educational materials statewide.
New JerseyEducation (NJEA)Conducted AT demos and outreach at annual educators' convention statewide.
New JerseyVocational Rehabilitation (DVR)Trained DVR counselors statewide on AT for employment.
New JerseyAgingProvided AT training sessions for seniors statewide.
New MexicoEducation (REC)Provided AT training and awareness at statewide education conferences.
New MexicoVocational Rehabilitation (NMDVR)Formalized agreement for AT evaluations and loans for VR statewide.
New YorkVocational RehabilitationTRAID Centers partnered with ACCES-VR to provide 155 device loans, 50 demonstrations, and 46 reutilization activities, enhancing AT support for job seekers.
New YorkEducationTRAID Centers worked with school districts statewide to deliver AT trainings, leading to regional initiatives addressing specific district needs.
New YorkAging & Public HealthTRAID Centers trained 383 staff on telehealth accessibility, expanding support for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
New YorkCommunity LivingIn partnership with Money Follows the Person, TRAID Centers facilitated 3,703 loans, 650 demonstrations, and 1,567 reutilization activities to aid transitions from institutional care.
NevadaVocational RehabilitationProvided AT demonstrations and loans for VR clients statewide.
OhioVocational RehabilitationCollaborated to refurbish computers for individuals with disabilities statewide.
OklahomaEducationCollaborated to improve statewide AEM data standards.
OregonEducation (ESD)Provided AT devices for statewide demonstration and loan to rural education service districts.
OregonVocational Rehabilitation (VR)Provided statewide AT training and device demonstrations for VR counselors.
OregonAgingProvided tablets, robotic pets, and AT to older adults to reduce social isolation statewide.
OregonMedicaidDeveloped statewide AT distribution program (robotic pets) for Medicaid recipients to reduce isolation.
PennsylvaniaEducation (PaTTAN)Collaborated on grant to improve inclusion and universal design in AT statewide.
Puerto RicoEducation (DOE)Provided AT training, outreach, and AT screening tools to Special Education Centers island-wide.
Puerto RicoVocational Rehabilitation (ARV)Provided statewide AT demonstrations and training for employment and independence.
Puerto RicoUniversity of Puerto RicoDeveloped statewide rehab-focused AT projects with engineering students.
Rhode IslandEducation (RIDE)Provided statewide AT training and awareness to educators and librarians.
Rhode IslandVocational Rehabilitation (ORS)Collaborated on statewide AT training and smart watch provision for Project SEARCH.
Rhode IslandAging (OHA)Developed statewide "Tech Time" initiative providing AT training to older adults.
South CarolinaEducation (DOE)Hosted statewide K-12 Accessibility Boot Camp training educators on accessible materials and AT.
South DakotaEducation (DOE)Provided AT training and equipment loans at statewide Transition Summer Institute.
South DakotaVocational Rehabilitation (DRS)Provided statewide AT training and device distribution to improve employment outcomes.
South DakotaAging (LTSS)Collaborated on statewide emergency preparedness and housing support for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
TennesseeVocational Rehabilitation (VR)Provided statewide AT demonstrations, loans, and reutilization services to VR clients.
TennesseeBiomedical Engineering (Vanderbilt Univ.)Collaborated statewide on toy adaptations, providing custom AT tools for children with disabilities.
South CarolinaEducation (DOE)Provided Accessibility Boot Camp to educators on accessible educational materials and AT, serving 84 attendees.
South CarolinaVocational RehabilitationProvided technical support and AT demonstrations as requested; no formal partnership established.
South CarolinaAgingRecently completed outreach; currently seeking new partnerships with Aging agencies.
South CarolinaMedicaidNo active relationship established with the state Medicaid agency.
South DakotaEducation (DOE)Provided AT training and device loans at Transition Summer Institute, reaching 73 special educators and students.
South DakotaVocational Rehabilitation (DRS)Conducted regular statewide outreach to facilitate AT access and support equitable employment outcomes.
South DakotaAging (LTSS)Collaborated on statewide housing and emergency preparedness initiatives, reducing homelessness and improving coordination.
South DakotaMedicaidMedicaid agency involved in councils; no active outreach or partnership activities currently established.
TennesseeEducation (DOE)Coordinated presentations at Transition Academies; working to clarify roles and reduce confusion between AT projects.
TennesseeVocational Rehabilitation (VR)Collaborated closely to provide AT demonstrations, loans, reutilization services, and training statewide.
TennesseeAging (DDA)Participated in Enabling Technology Summit; co-chaired Employment 1st taskforce; exploring further AT collaboration.
TennesseeMedicaid (TennCare)Initial contacts and relationships established; ongoing outreach to Medicaid providers to increase awareness of AT services.
TennesseeBiomedical Engineering (Vanderbilt Univ.)Collaborated on toy adaptations; received custom switches and toys for AT loan and demo programs.
TennesseeMcCallie SchoolStudents volunteered, assisting with AT repairs and setup; increased AT availability and community awareness.
TexasEducation (TEA)No formal collaboration established; provided limited outreach and information.
TexasVocational Rehabilitation (TWC)Active MOU; provided ongoing AT education and priority demos/loans to VR specialists statewide.
TexasAgingParticipated in No Wrong Door stakeholder group; maintained regional/local agency collaborations for AT outreach and education.
TexasMedicaidNo active relationship established; significant barriers exist to collaboration.
TexasDisaster Response NetworksEstablished regional relationships to improve AT and DME access during disasters.
TexasParks and Wildlife (TPWD)Collaborated to increase accessibility in state parks; provided AT equipment, training, and outreach.
UtahEducation (UATT)Provided technical assistance, AT device demos and loans statewide to school AT providers.
UtahVocational Rehabilitation (UCAT)Strong partnership established for AT demonstrations, reuse, and loans statewide.
UtahAgingScheduling conflicts postponed planned activities; future AT collaboration anticipated.
UtahMedicaidNo formal outreach or collaboration established yet; future engagement planned.
VirginiaEducation (VDOE)Presented AT services to Advisory Council; increased awareness and collaboration potential statewide.
VirginiaVocational Rehabilitation (DARS)Formalized statewide DME reuse partnership; provided backup equipment for VR clients.
VirginiaAging (NWD)Partnered to create statewide AT kits for aging and disability community; increased AT access and awareness.
VirginiaMedicaidIncreased referrals and outreach for DME reuse and AT demos; ongoing informal collaboration established.
Virgin IslandsEducation (DOE)Hosted monthly CEU training on disability topics; increased AT awareness among educators and families.
Virgin IslandsVocational RehabilitationCollaborated on employment-focused AT training, webinars, and outreach statewide.
Virgin IslandsAgingParticipated in outreach events; no formal AT-specific collaboration currently established.
Virgin IslandsMedicaidAttempted discussions on Medicaid waiver expansion; no formal collaboration established.
VermontEducationParticipated in cross-agency CORE team; provided statewide AT advice and support.
VermontVocational Rehabilitation (HireAbility)Collaborated on career-focused AT initiative; significantly increased AT usage among VR clients.
VermontAging (MFP)Provided AT support for aging transitions statewide through Money Follows the Person initiative.
VermontMedicaidOutreach attempted; no formal collaboration established yet.
WashingtonEducation (SETC)Provided AT device loans and training support to schools statewide through MOU.
WashingtonVocational Rehabilitation (DVR)Expanded AT training, device demos, and loans statewide; formal collaboration ongoing.
WashingtonAging (ALTSA)Participated in Community Living Connections; explored AT pilot projects for aging.
WashingtonMedicaidNo formal collaboration due to vendor limitations and staff capacity.
WashingtonServices for the Blind (DSB)Provided statewide AT training to Independent Living teachers; increased client referrals and AT use.
WisconsinEducation (DPI)Continued AT Forward project; increased short-term AT loans to schools statewide.
WisconsinVocational RehabilitationProvided biannual AT training statewide to VR staff, improving AT knowledge.
WisconsinAging (ADRCs)Supported statewide ILSP program with extensive AT consultations, increasing independence.
WisconsinMedicaid (DMS)Collaborated on statewide ILSP initiative, providing successful AT assessments and implementations.
West VirginiaEducationProvided fee-for-service AT assessments for students' IEP needs; ongoing statewide initiative.
West VirginiaVocational RehabilitationCollaborated statewide on employment-focused AT demos and mock office setup.
West VirginiaAgingParticipated in Aging in Place conference; increased AT awareness and usage among seniors statewide.
West VirginiaEncompass HealthProvided AT and DME statewide to support rehabilitation transitions from facility to home.
WyomingEducationDistributed "Welcome Back to School" AT kits statewide to educators, principals, and special education directors, increasing AT awareness and usage.
WyomingVocational Rehabilitation (Workforce Services)Provided statewide AT demonstrations, loans, and technical assistance for VR clients, significantly increasing AT awareness for employment.
WyomingAgingParticipated in Wyoming Aging Conference, Parkinson's groups, and senior centers statewide; provided AT demos, device loans, and ramp programs for seniors.
WyomingMedicaidProvided support and training statewide on identifying and funding AT through Medicaid; increased successful AT device acquisition.
WyomingState Parks Accessibility InitiativeCollaborated on accessibility assessments at state parks; provided accessible recreational equipment (track chairs, beach chairs) to improve statewide park accessibility.