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Topic Snapshot: Training (2011) -- Available formats: html
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Effectiveness of Assistive Technology and Environmental Interventions in Maintaining Independence and Reducing Home Care Costs for the Frail Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2010) -- Available formats: pdf
William C. Mann, OTR, PhD; Kenneth J. Ottenbacher, OTR, PhD; Linda Fraas, OTR, MA; Machiko Tomita, PhD; Carl V. Granger, MD. Archives of Family Medicine. May/June 1999 v8, p210-217.Practical Guide to Universal Home Design: Convenience, Ease, and Livability: Remodeling, Building, Buying a Home (2010) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
Produced by the Iowa Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT), Center for Disabilities and Development, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.Prevention of falls in the elderly trial (PROFET): a randomised controlled trial (2010) -- Available formats: rtf
Jacqueline Close, Margaret Ellis, Richard Hooper, Edward Glucksman, Stephen Jackson, Cameron Swift. The Lancet. Jan 9, 1999 v353 i9147 p93(1).The Great Efficacy of Personal and Equipment Assistance in Reducing Disability (2010) -- Available formats: pdf
Lois M. Verbrugge, PhD, MPH, Catherine Rennert, MD, MPH, and Jennifer H. Madans, PhD. American Journal of Public Health. March 1997, v87 no3 p384-392.Sample Documents
Flyer for Assistive Technology In Long Term Care - Small changes BIG DIFFERENCES Workshop (2010) -- Available formats: rtf
Sample flyer to market workshop.Resource List for Small changes BIG DIFFERENCES Workshop (2010) -- Available formats: rtf
Resources to accompany workshop.Guidelines on How to Contribute at Council Meetings (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
These guidelines are use as part of the Minnesota STAR Program's training of its advisory council.Introduction to Robert's Rules of Order (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This document is used as part of the Minnesota STAR Program's training of its advisory boardState Flexibility in Use of Grant Awards (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This document is used by the Minnesota STAR Program when it trains its advisory council on the AT Act of 2004Summary of AT Act of 1998, as Amended (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This summary of the AT Act is used as part of the Minnesota STAR Program's training of its advisory councilTraining- AT Act for Advisory Council (Minnesota and ATAP) (2006) -- Available formats: ppt
These slides provide an overview of the AT Act.Virginia AT System – AT Education Portal (unknown) -- Available formats: external
Training materials for VirginiaToolkits
Georgia Accessing Assistive Equipment and Devices in Nursing Facilities (2010) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation is for ombudsmen, peer supporters, and advocates. It provides information on how to use a checklist when helping people in nursing facilities attempt to acquire customized wheelchairsMarketing Toolkit for Statewide Assistive Technology Act Programs (2010) -- Available formats: rtf
This Marketing Toolkit is designed specifically to help statewide AT Act programs create a marketing plan by using a series of worksheets. Each worksheet is explained and examples are provided to help with completion. Then we show you how to assemble all the worksheets into a simple and thorough marketing plan.Marketing Materials
Flyer for Assistive Technology In Long Term Care - Small changes BIG DIFFERENCES Workshop (2010) -- Available formats: rtf
Sample flyer to market workshop.AT @ Work: What is YOUR Value to Business? Part 1 of 2 - July 16, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats: rtf mp3
Joan Kester from the George Washington University conducted a presentation that provided information on the landscape of employment affecting people with disabilities and how to analyze the needs of employers in your area. During the webinar, participants had an opportunity to discuss strategies to expand their employer base and define their value to business.Pennsylvania AT @ Work Training Materials, May 14, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats: mp3 rtf
Amy Goldman and Ann Dolloff from Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT), and Jennifer Garman of the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania presented information on their collaborative approach within the employment network that they developed to promote assistive technology in the workplace through outreach, training, and technical assistance. This call was a follow up from the 2009 AT Act Annual Conference session on the AT Collaborative where more detailed information on the employment collaborative with a focus on the “AT@Work” training package that is used during the Train-the-Trainer trainings throughout their state was shared.Training Materials
Educating Older Adults and their Caregivers about Assistive Technology (2015) -- Available formats: ppt other
This Power Point and Tool Kit was developed by Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT), and designed to support Older Adults and their Caregivers in making good AT decisions.Access Series: Assistive Technology and the One Stops - Part 1 (2011) -- Available formats: ppt
This power point was used to orient Department of Labor Disability Employment Initiative grantees about assistive technology and the services that AT Act Entities can provide.Access Series: AT and the One Stop, Part 2 (2011) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation provides DEI disability resource coordinators with strategies to use AT to help make the one-stop centers integrate accessibility into the center services.Overview of Data Collection for Statewide AT Program (2011) -- Available formats: ppt
PowerPoint explaining data collection and reporting requirements for the AT Act and Statewide AT Program requirements.Early Intervention Initiatives in Assistive Technology - July 15, 2010 - Powerpoint (2010) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation describes the Colorado statewide AT program that provides services to young children. It describes the consultant network, the training, the loan bank, and plans for the future. Goals for the upcoming year include increase the numbers served, enhancing branding and marketing of the program, and expanding the training available to the providers in the state.Effectiveness of Assistive Technology and Environmental Interventions in Maintaining Independence and Reducing Home Care Costs for the Frail Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2010) -- Available formats: pdf
William C. Mann, OTR, PhD; Kenneth J. Ottenbacher, OTR, PhD; Linda Fraas, OTR, MA; Machiko Tomita, PhD; Carl V. Granger, MD. Archives of Family Medicine. May/June 1999 v8, p210-217.Flyer for Assistive Technology In Long Term Care - Small changes BIG DIFFERENCES Workshop (2010) -- Available formats: rtf
Sample flyer to market workshop.Georgia Accessing Assistive Equipment and Devices in Nursing Facilities (2010) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation is for ombudsmen, peer supporters, and advocates. It provides information on how to use a checklist when helping people in nursing facilities attempt to acquire customized wheelchairsPractical Guide to Universal Home Design: Convenience, Ease, and Livability: Remodeling, Building, Buying a Home (2010) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
Produced by the Iowa Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT), Center for Disabilities and Development, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.Prevention of falls in the elderly trial (PROFET): a randomised controlled trial (2010) -- Available formats: rtf
Jacqueline Close, Margaret Ellis, Richard Hooper, Edward Glucksman, Stephen Jackson, Cameron Swift. The Lancet. Jan 9, 1999 v353 i9147 p93(1).Resource List for Small changes BIG DIFFERENCES Workshop (2010) -- Available formats: rtf
Resources to accompany workshop.Small changes BIG DIFFERENCES Presentation (2010) -- Available formats: rtf ppt
This presentation describes a training curriculum that promotes awareness of low tech items.The Great Efficacy of Personal and Equipment Assistance in Reducing Disability (2010) -- Available formats: pdf
Lois M. Verbrugge, PhD, MPH, Catherine Rennert, MD, MPH, and Jennifer H. Madans, PhD. American Journal of Public Health. March 1997, v87 no3 p384-392.Training to Keep Seniors in their Homes – Thursday, January 21, 2010 Transcript (2010) -- Available formats: rtf external
Aimee Sterk from the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition, Jane Gay from the Iowa Program for Assistive Technology, Sandra Root-Elledge from the WIND Assistive Technology Resources, and Deb Fleming from the Wyoming Geriatric Education Center will share information on how their program has provided specialized training to consumers about assistive technology and the importance of the role can play in helping seniors to independently remain in their communities. There are many handouts for this presentation.AT @ Work: What is YOUR Value to Business? Part 1 of 2 - July 16, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats: rtf mp3
Joan Kester from the George Washington University conducted a presentation that provided information on the landscape of employment affecting people with disabilities and how to analyze the needs of employers in your area. During the webinar, participants had an opportunity to discuss strategies to expand their employer base and define their value to business.ATIA Webinar Platform: Free Long Distance Learning Technology (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describe how one state, Oklahoma, used the ATIA/NATTAP webinar room to provide training to VR counselors across the state of Oklahoma in a cost effective manner. Other examples are provided. The webinar platform is described. Directions are provided for how to book the roomDistance Learning Technology Explored at the Maine Regional Workshop (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint summarized the Regional Workshop on Distance Learning conducted in September 2008. During that workshop, the content included information about Penn International, Polycom technology, automatic sync technology, Serotec, Docsoft, and Adobe Captiva.Financial Freedom: Borrowing for Assistive Technology (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint provides an overview of a Financial education curriculum about borrowing money to purchase AT. The curriculum was developed by Alpha One with a grant from NEFE. The presentation describes the curriculum chapters and other resources.Money Smart – Accessible Curriculum by Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (2009) -- Available formats: external
This web site provides an accessible version of the financial literacy curriculum, Money Smart. Each chapter has slides and other materials.Online Training Materials and Participant Handouts (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This is a link to the Pennsylvania training materials that were developed through the AT Collaborative in the state.Pennsylvania AT @ Work Training Materials, May 14, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats: mp3 rtf
Amy Goldman and Ann Dolloff from Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT), and Jennifer Garman of the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania presented information on their collaborative approach within the employment network that they developed to promote assistive technology in the workplace through outreach, training, and technical assistance. This call was a follow up from the 2009 AT Act Annual Conference session on the AT Collaborative where more detailed information on the employment collaborative with a focus on the “AT@Work” training package that is used during the Train-the-Trainer trainings throughout their state was shared.Why is the Treasury Department Interested in Financial Access and Financial Education (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint provides an overview of the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Financial Education activities. It describes what the financial literacy program has identified as working and describes how a program can begin a financial literacy program, what the benefits are, and what resources are available.Guidelines on How to Contribute at Council Meetings (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
These guidelines are use as part of the Minnesota STAR Program's training of its advisory council.Introduction to Robert's Rules of Order (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This document is used as part of the Minnesota STAR Program's training of its advisory boardState Flexibility in Use of Grant Awards (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This document is used by the Minnesota STAR Program when it trains its advisory council on the AT Act of 2004Summary of AT Act of 1998, as Amended (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This summary of the AT Act is used as part of the Minnesota STAR Program's training of its advisory councilTraining, Technical Assistance, Public Awareness (2006) -- Available formats: ppt html
This presentation describes the data that will be collected on state leadership activities in the new data collection system.Training- AT Act for Advisory Council (Minnesota and ATAP) (2006) -- Available formats: ppt
These slides provide an overview of the AT Act.Virginia AT System – AT Education Portal (unknown) -- Available formats: external
Training materials for VirginiaLegislation
State Flexibility in Use of Grant Awards (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This document is used by the Minnesota STAR Program when it trains its advisory council on the AT Act of 2004Summary of AT Act of 1998, as Amended (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This summary of the AT Act is used as part of the Minnesota STAR Program's training of its advisory councilTraining- AT Act for Advisory Council (Minnesota and ATAP) (2006) -- Available formats: ppt
These slides provide an overview of the AT Act.Teleconferences
Early Intervention Initiatives in Assistive Technology - July 15, 2010 - Powerpoint (2010) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation describes the Colorado statewide AT program that provides services to young children. It describes the consultant network, the training, the loan bank, and plans for the future. Goals for the upcoming year include increase the numbers served, enhancing branding and marketing of the program, and expanding the training available to the providers in the state.Effectiveness of Assistive Technology and Environmental Interventions in Maintaining Independence and Reducing Home Care Costs for the Frail Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2010) -- Available formats: pdf
William C. Mann, OTR, PhD; Kenneth J. Ottenbacher, OTR, PhD; Linda Fraas, OTR, MA; Machiko Tomita, PhD; Carl V. Granger, MD. Archives of Family Medicine. May/June 1999 v8, p210-217.Flyer for Assistive Technology In Long Term Care - Small changes BIG DIFFERENCES Workshop (2010) -- Available formats: rtf
Sample flyer to market workshop.Practical Guide to Universal Home Design: Convenience, Ease, and Livability: Remodeling, Building, Buying a Home (2010) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
Produced by the Iowa Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT), Center for Disabilities and Development, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.Prevention of falls in the elderly trial (PROFET): a randomised controlled trial (2010) -- Available formats: rtf
Jacqueline Close, Margaret Ellis, Richard Hooper, Edward Glucksman, Stephen Jackson, Cameron Swift. The Lancet. Jan 9, 1999 v353 i9147 p93(1).Resource List for Small changes BIG DIFFERENCES Workshop (2010) -- Available formats: rtf
Resources to accompany workshop.Small changes BIG DIFFERENCES Presentation (2010) -- Available formats: rtf ppt
This presentation describes a training curriculum that promotes awareness of low tech items.The Great Efficacy of Personal and Equipment Assistance in Reducing Disability (2010) -- Available formats: pdf
Lois M. Verbrugge, PhD, MPH, Catherine Rennert, MD, MPH, and Jennifer H. Madans, PhD. American Journal of Public Health. March 1997, v87 no3 p384-392.Training to Keep Seniors in their Homes – Thursday, January 21, 2010 Transcript (2010) -- Available formats: rtf external
Aimee Sterk from the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition, Jane Gay from the Iowa Program for Assistive Technology, Sandra Root-Elledge from the WIND Assistive Technology Resources, and Deb Fleming from the Wyoming Geriatric Education Center will share information on how their program has provided specialized training to consumers about assistive technology and the importance of the role can play in helping seniors to independently remain in their communities. There are many handouts for this presentation.Pennsylvania AT @ Work Training Materials, May 14, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats: mp3 rtf
Amy Goldman and Ann Dolloff from Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT), and Jennifer Garman of the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania presented information on their collaborative approach within the employment network that they developed to promote assistive technology in the workplace through outreach, training, and technical assistance. This call was a follow up from the 2009 AT Act Annual Conference session on the AT Collaborative where more detailed information on the employment collaborative with a focus on the “AT@Work” training package that is used during the Train-the-Trainer trainings throughout their state was shared.Webinars
Access Series: Assistive Technology and the One Stops - Part 1 (2011) -- Available formats: ppt
This power point was used to orient Department of Labor Disability Employment Initiative grantees about assistive technology and the services that AT Act Entities can provide.AT @ Work: What is YOUR Value to Business? Part 1 of 2 - July 16, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats: rtf mp3
Joan Kester from the George Washington University conducted a presentation that provided information on the landscape of employment affecting people with disabilities and how to analyze the needs of employers in your area. During the webinar, participants had an opportunity to discuss strategies to expand their employer base and define their value to business.Meetings
ATIA Webinar Platform: Free Long Distance Learning Technology (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describe how one state, Oklahoma, used the ATIA/NATTAP webinar room to provide training to VR counselors across the state of Oklahoma in a cost effective manner. Other examples are provided. The webinar platform is described. Directions are provided for how to book the roomDistance Learning Technology Explored at the Maine Regional Workshop (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint summarized the Regional Workshop on Distance Learning conducted in September 2008. During that workshop, the content included information about Penn International, Polycom technology, automatic sync technology, Serotec, Docsoft, and Adobe Captiva.Financial Freedom: Borrowing for Assistive Technology (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint provides an overview of a Financial education curriculum about borrowing money to purchase AT. The curriculum was developed by Alpha One with a grant from NEFE. The presentation describes the curriculum chapters and other resources.Money Smart – Accessible Curriculum by Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (2009) -- Available formats: external
This web site provides an accessible version of the financial literacy curriculum, Money Smart. Each chapter has slides and other materials.Online Training Materials and Participant Handouts (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This is a link to the Pennsylvania training materials that were developed through the AT Collaborative in the state.Why is the Treasury Department Interested in Financial Access and Financial Education (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint provides an overview of the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Financial Education activities. It describes what the financial literacy program has identified as working and describes how a program can begin a financial literacy program, what the benefits are, and what resources are available.Training, Technical Assistance, Public Awareness (2006) -- Available formats: ppt html
This presentation describes the data that will be collected on state leadership activities in the new data collection system.Organizational Resources
Overview of Data Collection for Statewide AT Program (2011) -- Available formats: ppt
PowerPoint explaining data collection and reporting requirements for the AT Act and Statewide AT Program requirements.Virginia AT System – AT Education Portal (unknown) -- Available formats: external
Training materials for Virginia
