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November 6, 2017 Program Spotlights

Adaptive Design Greater Philadelphia: Cardboard, Kids and Community!

PIAT is training physical and occupational therapists to build fast, affordable seating and other customized solutions–entirely from cardboard–for children ages birth to six.

A collection of 15 numbered items ranging from tapes to scissors.

McGyver Kits for AT Making

Essential tools and materials, generously shared by AT in NH Director Therese Willkomm, Ph.D.

A woman in a power chair, who has no arms or legs, smiling, flanked by three men who are standing and smiling. They are in an exhibition tent.

October 13, 2017 AT maker movement / Program Spotlights

Designing a Grabber with Tikkun Olam Makers

Thanks to Kim Lathrop, Administrative Assistant for Ability Tools (the California state Assistive Technology Program), for sharing her experience designing assistive technology (AT) with Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM).

A woman Caribbean hurricane refugee with a walker receiving equipment assistance from two women in a conference center room.

September 20, 2017 Program Spotlights

Puerto Rico Assistive Technology Program Helping Hurricane Irma Refugees

Our hearts go out to the people of Puerto Rico today, as they withstand the impact of Hurricane Maria. Yesterday, AT3 News and Tips received this wonderful story from Maria Miranda, Coordinator of the Puerto Rico Assistive Technology Program (PRATP)

The crib with the front swung open and a baby asleep inside.

September 11, 2017 AT maker movement / Program Spotlights

Creating An Accessible Crib For Parents With Disabilities

Thanks to Christina Mills of Ability Tools for sharing her experience creating an accessible crib and with what happened when she first posted this article five years ago!

Two women smiling in front of a tent with boxes of adult diapers and next to wheelchairs.

September 10, 2017 Emergency Preparedness / Program Spotlights

Hurricane Relief: Past Lessons Pay Off

This is where disability networks shine. While the needs are daunting, this collaboration–years in the making–is launching online portals for matching assistive technology and durable medical equipment (DME) needs with the inventories of DME “reuse” programs.

Satellite image of Hurricane Harvey in the Gulf of Mexico

August 30, 2017 Emergency Preparedness / Program Spotlights

Hurricane Harvey Relief Update: State AT Programs Stand Ready

As Hurricane Harvey inflicts unprecedented damage on Texas and Louisiana, the national network of State Assistive Technology Programs stands on alert to help individuals with disabilities obtain the durable medical equipment (DME) and AT they need.