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Please note the relocation of our administrative office and Raleigh Center to

4900 Waters Edge Dr.|Suite 250| Raleigh, NC 27606| Phone: 919-233-7075

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.

 

NC Assistive Technology State Plan 2009

AT Annual Report 2009-2010 (PDF)

 

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.
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