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Welcome to Assistive Technology of Ohio
Assistive Technology of Ohio (AT Ohio) is a federally funded nonprofit organization housed at The Ohio State University. AT Ohio's fiscal agent is The Ohio State University Research Foundation. AT Ohio is the officially designated tech act program for Ohio.
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation (OSERS), a division of the U.S. Department of Education, provides funding for all tech act programs. Each state and U.S. territory provide appropriate services under the guidelines of the Assistive Technology Act of 2004.
To learn more about assistive technology go to Assistive Tech, the national web site for Assistive Technology.
To find out about tech act programs for other states, go to RESNA.
What's the Buzz?
Community Grants through Ohio Attorney General's Office
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray is seeking a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Community Small Grant Program, which will support nonprofit (501c3) organizations located in Ohio. Grants from $2,000 to $10,000 will be awarded for innovative projects that address local needs related to youth and families, the elderly, people with disabilities and others
.These grants are funded primarily through legal settlements to which the Attorney General is a party. They have been used in the past for a variety of projects, such as community holiday meals for families who are homeless, adult day services for senior citizens, summer camping and mentoring programs for youth, and outdoor rehabilitation programs for people with disabilities. We look forward to hearing how you would use these grant funds to help your community. The application deadline is 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010. To learn more about the Community Small Grants, go to: http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/.
A NEW resource for used assistive technology
DifferentNeedz.com is a website where individuals can buy new and used assistive technology at reduced prices. Developed in Cleveland, Ohio by a group of parents who have children with disabilities, the Different Needz website is part of a larger effort, the Different Needz Foundation, established to help provide gently used medical equipment, assistive technology and adaptive toys to persons with disabilities. A portion of each purchase will be channeled into the Different Needz Foundation. For further information, visit the DifferentNeedz website.
GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK — USER SURVEYS
If you have participated in any of Assistive Technology of Ohio's programs, have borrowed a device from our lending library, have borrowed money from Fifth Third Bank as part of our Assistive Technology Low Interest Loan Program, (formerly known as the Access for Individuals loan) or have borrowed a toy from any of the libraries participating in our Adaptive Toy Lending Program, or if you were a recipient of a refurbished computer from our Computer Refurbish program, we want your input! Please go to our new user survey page and follow the link for the appropriate program or service. Completion of a survey takes only a few minutes, and you will be helping us improve our programs. If you use assistive technology to access your computer, but cannot access our surveys, please contact us at atohio@osu.edu and we will gladly furnish you with an alternate format.
Our Mission
AT Ohio's mission is to help Ohioans with disabilities learn about or acquire assistive technology. Assistive Technology refers to devices, equipment or services that assist individuals with disabilities to function independently in the areas of work, home or school. We offer several programs and services to achieve that goal. We also keep up with current legislative activity that affects persons with disabilities, and educate legislators about the needs and concerns of citizens with disabilities.
AT Ohio Contact information
MAIN OFFICE
Assistive Technology of Ohio
1139 Dodd Hall
480 Medical Center Drive
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: 800-784-3425 (toll free)
614-293-9134
FAX: 614-293-9127
TTY: 614-293-4963
E-mail: atohio@osu.edu
COMPUTER REFURBISH AND REUSE
866-801-7305 (Toll Free);
614-688-3222
FAX: 614-292-3621
TTY: 614-293-4963
E-mail: atohio@osu.edu
Assistive Technology of Ohio is a sponsored program at The Ohio State University. Updated August 26, 2010. If you have trouble accessing this site and wish to request an alternate format, please contact us.
