The Alliance for Technology Access; parent-run resource centers.6 The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA (1) (AT Attachment) The specification for IDE drives. See IDE. (2) See analog telephone adapter. ATA - Advanced Technology Attachment ) is extending th benefits and services of resource centers to large numbers of low-income low-in·come adj. Of or relating to individuals or households supported by an income that is below average. and minority people with disabilities who face not one, but a number of disadvantages in their pursuit of equal opportunities. Working with the ATA resource centers, the national organization is building a vigorous nationwide outreach Outreach is an effort by an organization or group to connect its ideas or practices to the efforts of other organizations, groups, specific audiences or the general public. campaign focused on such activities as: * Joint projects between ATA centers and local community organizations which serve minority or low-income members with disabilities. * Developing satellite technology access programs in rural communities with otherwise restricted access to services. * Establishing loan programs at ATA centers. * Offering training seminars for parents and consumers at the offices of other local organizations which serve low-income people with disabilities. OPERATION OUTREACH Recently the Public Welfare Foundation has awarded the Alliance a grant earmarked to increase outreach efforts at Alliance resource centers. This grant funds an innovative outreach project at the Special Technology Center (STC STC Supplemental Type Certificate (FAA) STC Society for Technical Communication STC Subject to Change STC Surf the Channel (website) STC Sound Transmission Class STC Singapore Turf Club ) located in Mountain View, California For the census-designated place, see Mountain View, Contra Costa County, California. For other places called "Mountain View", see . Mountain View is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California. The city gets its name from the views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. , near the heart of the Silicon Valley. STC has discovered that, despite the overall technological sophistication so·phis·ti·cate v. so·phis·ti·cat·ed, so·phis·ti·cat·ing, so·phis·ti·cates v.tr. 1. To cause to become less natural, especially to make less naive and more worldly. 2. of the area, there are many individuals with disabilities who live in Silicon Valley who are not aware of the potential that adaptive technology Adaptive technology is the name for products which help people who cannot use regular versions of products, primarily people with physical disabilities such as limitations to vision, hearing, and mobility. holds for them. STC has also found that the majority of people who come to their center on a regular basis do so because they have no other access to technology. These members are often unable to purchase appropriate systems on their own and, therefore, look to STC as their alternative. Staff and visitors alike deal daily with the frustration Frustration See also Exasperation, Futility. Akaki poor government clerk saves to buy a new overcoat, only to have it stolen. [Russ. Lit.: Gogol The Overcoat in Magill II, 790] Angstrom, Harry “Rabbit” of knowing that the tools are available, but the mechanism for distributing them is not. STC has developed a way to deal with this problem. They have started a computer loan/assistance program with used and surplus equipment donated do·nate v. do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing, do·nates v.tr. To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute. v.intr. To make a contribution to a fund or cause. by technology companies. In STC's hands, Silicon Valley's castoffs are being turned into products which will dramatically affect people's lives. Computer systems are refurbished by a team of volunteer engineers, programmers This is a list of programmers notable for their contributions to software, either as original author or architect, or for later additions. See also: Game programmer, List of computer scientists and technicians. Each system is customized for a particular user with appropriate adaptive devices and software. Those individuals borrow Borrow To obtain or receive money on loan with the promise or understanding that it will be repaid. the equipment, receive training, and are later provided with fundraising
The Alliance's outreach efforts have only just begun. In the coming years, we hope to build on these early successes. By stimulating stim·u·late v. stim·u·lat·ed, stim·u·lat·ing, stim·u·lates v.tr. 1. To rouse to activity or heightened action, as by spurring or goading; excite. See Synonyms at provoke. 2. major initiatives on the part of Alliance centers, we will attempt to redress Compensation for injuries sustained; recovery or restitution for harm or injury; damages or equitable relief. Access to the courts to gain Reparation for a wrong. REDRESS. The act of receiving satisfaction for an injury sustained. the balance of services that now so obviously works against people from low-income backgrounds. The Special Technology Center is using local technological talents and computers saved from "hightech" junkyards to help underserved individuals. ATA CENTERS AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES * ATA centers respond to requests for information about how technology can be used to enhance the capacities, gifts, talents and potentials of individuals with disabilities. * ATA centers are available to users of technology, families of individuals with disabilities, educators This is a list of educators. See also: Education, List of education topics.
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* ATA centers provide information about using technology to enhance opportunities for inclusion in learning activities and total school environment. * ATA centers provide information about the whole range of assistive technology Hardware and software that help people who are physically impaired. Often called "accessibility options" when referring to enhancements for using the computer, the entire field of assistive technology is quite vast and even includes ramp and doorway construction in buildings to support , from low-level low-lev·el adj. 1. Relating to or being of low rank or importance: a low-level job. 2. Situated in or occurring at a low level: low-level radiation. 3. technology solutions to state-of-the art, highlevel technology applications. * ATA centers facilitate collaboration Working together on a project. See collaborative software. among family members, school personnel, and other professionals in planning effective school programs for children with disabilities. * ATA centers promote and demonstrate the use of technology as a means of access to communication skills, school curriculum, functional skills, leisure activities, mobility skills and other activities related to the education of children and adults. * ATA centers assist individuals and families in developing options to help solve specific school-related problems through the use of problem-solving problem-solving n → resolución f de problemas; problem-solving skills → técnicas de resolución de problemas problem-solving n → strategies and technology applications * ATA centers are committed to assisting students, parents and professionals in finding individualized in·di·vid·u·al·ize tr.v. in·di·vid·u·al·ized, in·di·vid·u·al·iz·ing, in·di·vid·u·al·iz·es 1. To give individuality to. 2. To consider or treat individually; particularize. 3. , practical solutions to problems. * ATA centers respect the right of individuals and families to make their own choices about technology-based solutions. ALLIANCE FOR TECHNOLOGY ACCESS (formerly National Special Education Alliance) NATIONAL OFFICES: 1307 Solano Avenue Solano Avenue is a two mile (3.2 km) long east - west street in Berkeley and Albany, California. Solano Avenue is one of the larger shopping districts in the Berkeley area. Albany Albany, town, Australia Albany (ăl`bənē), town (1996 pop. 14,590), Western Australia, SW Australia. It is a port on Princess Royal Harbour of King George Sound. The town has woolen mills and fish canneries. , Calif 94706-1888 (415) 528-0747, Fax 528-0746 217 Massachusetts Avenue Massachusetts Avenue may refer to:
Lexington Lexington. 1 City (1990 pop. 225,366), seat of Fayette co., N central Ky., in the heart of the bluegrass region; inc. 1832, made coextensive with Fayette co. 1974. , Mass. 02173 (617) 863-9966, Fax 863-9932 ALABAMA Independent Living Center 3421 5th Avenue, South Birmingham, Ala. 35222 (205) 251-2223 Judy Roy AppleLink: BILC Technology Assistance for Special Consumers 2939 Johnson Road S.W. Huntsville, Ala. 35805 (205) 880-0671 Pamela Harnden AppleLink: TASC ALASKA Alaska Center for Adaptive Technology Sheffield Hotel 104 Katlian, P.O. Box 6069 Sitka, Alaska 99835 (907) 747-6960 Roger Brobst AppleLink: ACAT ARKANSAS Technology Resource Center c/o Arkansas Easter Seal Society 2801 Lee Avenue Little Rock, Ark. 72205 (501) 663-8331 Giny Heiple AppleLink: TRC CALIFORNIA Special Awareness Computer Center Rehabilitation Center 2975 North Sycamore Drive Simi Valley, Calif. 93065 (805) 582-1881 Suzanne Feit AppleLink: SACC Team of Advocates for Special Kids 100 W. Cerritos Anaheim, Calif. 92805 (714) 533-TASK Lane Cole AppleLink: TASK Disabled Children's Computer Group 2095 Rose St., 1st Fl., Berkeley, Calif. 94709 (415) 841-3224 Lisa Wahl AppleLink: DCCG Special Technology Center 590 Castro Street Mountain View, Calif. 94041 (415) 961-6789 Lisa Cohn AppleLink: STC Computer Access Center 2425 16th Street, Room 23 Santa Monica, Calif. 90405 (213) 450-8827 Donna Dutton AppleLink: CAC.SM COLORADO Access Ability Resource Center 1056 East 19th Avenue, B-410 Denver, Colo. 80218-1088 (303) 861-6250 Ann Grady AppleLink: AARC FLORIDA Computer CITE 214 E. New Hampshire Street Orlando, Fla. 32804 (407) 299-5000 x3291; (407) 896-3177 Carol Adams AppleLink: CITE GEORGIA Tech-Able 1040 Irwin Bridge Road Conyers, Ga. 30207 (404) 922-6768 Lynn S. Chiu AppleLink: TECHABLE HAWAII Aloha Special Technology Access Center 1750 Kalakaua Avenue #1008 P.O. Box 27741 Honolulu, Hawaii 96827 (808) 955-4464 Ruth Akiona AppleLink: ALOHASTAC ILLINOIS Northern Illinois Center for Adaptive Technology 3615 Louisiana Road Rockford, Ill. 61108 (815) 229-2163 David Grass AppleLink: ILCAT Technical Aids & Assistance for the Disabled Center 1950 West Roosevelt Chicago, 111. 60608 (312) 421-3373 Margaret Pfrommer AppleLink: MCP IOWA READI 136 36th Street Drive Suite A2 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 (319) 365-2683 Phil White AppleLink: READI KANSAS Technology Resources for Special People 3023 Canterbury Salina, Kan. 67401 (913) 827-0301 Marjorie Hargis-Delker AppleLink: TRSP KENTUCKY Blue Grass Technology Center for People with Disabilities 894 Georgetown Street Lexington, Ky. 40511 (606) 255-9951 jean Isaacs AppleLink: BLUEGRASS SpecialLink 36 W 5th Street Covington, Ky. 41011 (606) 491-2464 Walter & Elaine Hackett AppleLink: SPECIALINK Disabled Citizens Computer Center Louisville Free Public Library 4th and York streets Louisville, Ky. 40203 (502) 561-8637 Mary Ellen Harned AppleLink: DCCC LOUISIANA CATER-Center for Adaptive Technology and Educational Resources 1636 Toledano Street, Suite 311 New Orleans, La. 70115-4598 (504) 899-8375 Kay Hickey AppleLink: CATER MASSACHUSETTS Massachusetts Special Technology Access Ctr. Town Center, Mudge Way Bedford, Mass. 01730 (617) 275-2446 Paul Giguere AppleLink: MASTAC MICHIGAN Living & Learning Resource Centre Physically Impaired Association, Inc. of Michigan 601 W. Maple Street Lansing, Mich. 48906 (517) 487-0883; (800) 833-1996 ( in Mich.) Donna Heiner AppleLink: LLRCPIAM MINNESOTA PACER Center, Inc. 4826 Chicago Avenue, South Minneapolis, Minn. 55417-1055 (612)827-2966 (Voice/TDD) Judy Simon AppleLink: PACER.CTR MISSOURI Computer Resource Center St. Louis Easter Seal Society 5025 Northrup St. Louis, Mo. 63110 (314) 776-1996 Nancy Lacey AppleLink: CRC MONTANA Parents, Let's Unite for Kids 1500 N. 30th Street Billings, Mont. 59101-0298 (406) 657-2055 Katharin Kelker AppleLink: PLUK NEVADA Nevada Technology Center 2880 East Flamingo Road, Ste. A Las Vegas, Nev. 89121 (702) 735-2922 Bruce McAnnany AppleLink: NTC NEW JERSEY Computer Center for People with Disabilities c/o Family Resource Associates 35 Haddon Avenue Shrewsbury, N.J. 07702 (201) 747-5310 Joanne Castellano AppleLink: CCDA NEW YORK Techspress Resource Center for Independent Living 401 Columbia Street Utica, N.Y. 13502 (315) 797-4642 (Voice/TDD) Russ Holland AppleLink: TECHSPRESS NORTH CAROLINA Carolina Computer Access Center Metro School 700 East Second Street Charlotte, N.C. 28202 (704) 342-3004 Judy Timms AppleLink: CCAC NORTH DAKOTA Pathfinder Parent Training and Information Center ATA Computer Resource Center 1600 2nd Avenue, S.W. Minot, N.D. 58701 (701) 852-9426; (701) 852 -9436 Kathryn Erickson AppleLink: Pathfinder OHIO Communication Assistance Resource Service 2140 Arbor Boulevard Dayton, Ohio 45439 (513) 294-8086 Pat Cashdollar /Terry Trzaska AppleLink: CARS OKLAHOMA Developmental Disabilities Resources, Inc. 4641 S. Braden, Suite 113 Tulsa, Okla. 74135 (918) 664-5257 Dennis Harms AppleLink: DDR OREGON Oregon Outback Technology Access Center P.O. Box 2916, La Grade, Ore. 97850 (503) 962-7101 George Lederer AppleLink: OUTBACK Computer and Technology Services 3241 N.E. 21st Avenue Portland, Ore. 97212 (503) 281-6121 Dave Soyster AppleLink: CATS.OR PENNSYLVANIA Tech. Resources for People with Disabilities One Plymouth Meeting Mall, Rm. 600 Plymouth Meeting, Pa. 19462 (215) 825-9351 David Landsman AppleLink: TRPD TENNESSEE W Tenn.Special Technology Resource Ctr. Carney Johnston Hall 401 Maple Street, P.O. Box 3683 Jackson, Tenn. 38303 (901) 424-9089 Margaret Doumitt AppleLink: WESTTN E. Tenn. Special Technology Access Ctr., Inc. UT, Room 106-A, CA Knoxville, Tenn. 37996-3400 (615) 584-4465 Louis Symington AppleLink: EASTTN Technology Access Center Fountain Square, Suite 110 2222 Metro Center Boulevard Nashville, Tenn. 37228 (615) 248-6733 Bob Kibler AppleLink: TAC TEXAS SHIP University United Methodist Church 5084 DeZavala Road San Antonio, Texas 78249 (512) 696-1033 Dee Dee Sedgewick AppleLink: SHIP UTAH Computer Ctr. for Citizens with Disabilities 410 Twelfth Avenue, Suite 114 Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 (801) 321-5770 Craig Boogaard AppleLink: CCCD WASHINGTON Seattle Technology Alliance for Resources and Training 257 100th Avenue, N.E. Bellevue, Wash. 98004 (206) 637-9848 Grant Lord AppleLink: START WEST VIRGINIA Project G.L.U.E. c/o Children's Therapy Clinic 2345 Chesterfield Avenue Charleston, W.Va. 25304 (304) 340-3546 Margaret McGarrity AppleLink: GLUE |
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