NCATP


North Carolina Assistive Technology Program
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Make everyday activities easier and increase independence with assistive technology! Get information about assistive devices and try out devices to decide what works best for you. The North Carolina Assistive Technology Program (NCATP) is a state and federally funded program that provides assistive technology services statewide to people of all ages and abilities. Assistive Technology (AT) is any type of equipment that helps people with disabilities or older individuals be more independent at home, school, work, leisure time, or in community life. NCATP Overview explains AT services and categories of AT NCATP Centers gives the location, staff contact information, and driving directions for full-service AT Centers across the state. Each of the AT Centers offers: Device Demonstration – Get hands on experience with equipment. Device Loan – Borrow a device short term to try it out. Device Reutilization – Find used equipment on the Technology Exchange Post Training and Technical Assistance – Receive assistive technology expertise. Public Awareness – Get a general overview of AT and NCATP services. Coordination & Collaboration – NCATP networks with agencies and organizations regionally and statewide so that AT issues are included in planning and policy development. AT Funding information on potential AT funding resources people can contact. Links to Resources lists helpful websites. NCATP Services Referral Form NC Assistive Technology State Plan NCATP Annual Report 2008 AT Customer Satisfaction Survey Click here if you received device demo or device loan services through a NCATP or ATRC site and want to fill out the customer satisfaction survey. Events 19th Annual North Carolina Assistive Technology Expo 2008 Assistive Technology Expo Pictures 2007 Assistive Technology Expo Pictures Visit the national public internet site on assistive technology www.assistivetech.net
Questions or concerns regarding this website should be directed to jmedlicott@ncatp.org or ldeese@ncatp.org The NC Assistive technology Program Receives grant funding under Public Law 108-364 through the Rehabilitation Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education, and is administered by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. This publication does not necessarily reflect the position or policy of any of these federal or state agencies and no official endorsement of the material should be inferred. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. Copyright© 2006, NC Assistive Technology Program