Recently, MDTAP had the opportunity to issue grants to support a variety of organizations and agencies that are working hard to expand access to assistive technology across the state. Here’s the breakdown of who and what:
- The Hearing and Speech Agency – to establish a demonstration and loan library of fluency enhancement devices (assistive devices for those who stutter).
- The Lollipop Kids Foundation – to expand their statewide durable medical equipment exchange program for children and their families who cannot afford new, medically necessary devices.
- The Arc Central Chesapeake Region – to establish a device loan program for clients participating in their supported employment and high school transition program.
- V-Linc – to support continued efforts in their device reutilization program for both computers and durable medical equipment.
- UOA Engineers – to complete development of the Utrasonic Obstacle Avoidance (UOA) device. UOA will provide vision impaired users warnings when navigating areas where there are low-hanging signs, branches and more. The design for UOA will be made available for free online.
Stay tuned as we share more about each of these great projects and some new partnerships via our blog and Facebook!
