ATA Resource Centers
The Technology Resource Centers are one of the services ATA offers. These centers
connect people with disabilities to technology tools. Core services of the alliance
include: technology consultations, training, lending libraries, family advocacy
and information and referrals. The centers can be found in the following states:
Alabama | Arizona | Arkansas |
California
| Florida
| Georgia
| Hawaii
| Idaho | Illinois |
Indiana | Kansas | Kentucky |
Maryland |
Michigan |
Minnesota
| Missouri
| Montana
| New Jersey
| New York
| North Carolina
| Ohio | Rhode
Island | Tennessee
| Utah | Virgin Islands
| Virginia
| West
Virginia
Referrals are one of the most important services the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) provides.
It refers people to Technology Resource Centers,
nonprofit organizations across the country. The centers are driven by collaboration
among people with disabilities, family members, and professionals in related
fields. They are accessible to people with disabilities, barrier-free in architecture
and attitude.
Everyone is welcome. No one is turned away. People of all ages, and with any
disability, are encouraged to participate. Centers provide:
- A place where family members, educators, employers,
legislators and people with disabilities can explore computers, software, adaptive
devices and telecommunications systems
- Direct service to 62,000 people with disabilities each
year,
- Technical assistance to teachers, service providers
and therapists who work with an additional 186,000 people
- Training sessions for 1,700 school districts and 360
colleges
- Services to 100 community organizations & over 300
employment programs
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