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Volume 14, No. 2, Spring 2006

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Community Programs Increase Access to AT

Tobin Foundation

DATI’s partnership with the Tobin Foundation has yielded some wonderful outcomes for Delawareans with visual limitations. It has enabled DATI to add some terrific products to its inventory for demonstration and loan purposes. Among these are a variety of popular board games, adapted to make them accessible to those who are blind or visually impaired, and a fabulous portable magnification system that allows you to carry the power of a CCTV in your purse or (large) pocket. Tobin Foundation support has also enabled us to launch a brand new program to place relatively low-cost vision technology directly into the hands of those who need it. Beginning April 15, visitors to the ATRCs will be able to acquire certain types of equipment—such as magnifiers, writing aids, timetelling tools, and sunshields—free of cost. Here is how the program works: Individuals seeking tools to help them overcome visual challenges can visit an ATRC to learn about the array of products that might meet their needs. They will have the opportunity to try a variety of devices, and then borrow some to make sure that they are effective in home, employment, school, or other community settings. If the product they eventually select is available through the new program, we will arrange for them to receive that item for their personal use. Individuals may receive up to $100 worth of equipment each calendar year. That can be a single item or several items, but the total cost cannot exceed $100.

Hearing Loss Association of Delaware

The Hearing Loss Association of Delaware (formerly Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People) is partnering with DATI to expand the hearing-related equipment available for demonstration and short-term loan at the Assistive Technology Resource Centers. With funding from the Crystal Trust, the Hearing Loss Association is expanding some of its community services, and realized that a partnership with DATI on the equipment component would both extend its reach and provide critical day-to-day management and tracking of the equipment it wished to make available to the community. This partnership enabled us to purchase $10,000 in new products, including a variety of alerting and alarm systems, telecommunications products, and personal and large area amplification systems. Visit the DATI website to peruse the equipment inventory, or stop by to have a look!

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