The ACDD supports and promotes advocacy, independence, inclusion, and productivity for Alabama residents with developmental disabilities.

The Alabama VRS helps people with disabilities gain independence through employment. As part of this mission, the VRS helps Alabamians with disabilities receive the assistive technology they need.

The Alabama VRS helps people with disabilities gain independence through employment. As part of this mission, the VRS helps Alabamians with disabilities receive the assistive technology they need.

Our mission is to promote health, wellbeing and safety for individuals with disabilities, seniors and vulnerable adults by facilitating access to quality services and supports that foster independence, personal choice and dignity.

The Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs continues to help our state’s veterans and their families to improve the quality of their lives.

The mission of the Disability Law Center of Alaska is to provide protection and advocacy services to Alaskans with disabilities, through legal representation, education and strategic advocacy.

The goal of the Arizona Assistive Technology Exchange hosted by AzTAP is to put Assistive Technology (AT), adapted equipment or Durable Medical Equipment (DME) that is not currently being used into the hands of someone who can benefit from it. The Arizona Assistive Technology Exchange is primarily for residents of Arizona, although we do accept entries from other states. The program is designed to facilitate equipment/device exchange (s) between individuals and is not for the use of for profit vendors or distributors to sell equipment.

The Pacific ADA Center helps educate the public on the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 and provides technical assistance and training. This is one of 10 ADA centers across the country and serves Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Basin.

The Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (ADDPC) serves Arizona residents with developmental disabilities along with their families, providing original research and support to projects that accomplish their three current goals in the state plan: increasing employment opportunities, encouraging individuals to advocate for themselves and promoting inclusion.

Enriching and honoring Arizona’s Veterans and their families through education, advocacy and service.

ICAN stands for Increasing Capabilities Access Network and AT4ALL is our philosophy—assistive technology for everyone! ICAN AT4ALL offers a number of services to help Arkansans of all ages find the AT they need for home, school, work and getting around in the community.

The Disability Rights Center of Arkansas (DRC) is the independent, private, nonprofit organization designated by the governor of Arkansas to implement the federally funded and authorized protection and advocacy systems throughout the state. DRC services provides information and referral, short-term assistance, selected individual and legal representation, systemic advocacy, monitoring and training. DRC services are provided free of charge. DRC, a nonprofit agency, is independent from state or local government.

The Arkansas Independent Living Council is a non-profit organization promoting independent living for people with disabilities. The AILC has a Board of Directors comprised of Governor appointed Arkansans, the majority with disabilities.

This organization advocates, educates, investigates, and litigates to protect and advance the rights of California citizens with disabilities. Their Client Assistance Program (CAP) helps residents receive services from the Department of Rehabilitation.

The DOR’s Mobility Evaluation Program (MEP) provides driving evaluations for qualified individuals.

AT Network strives to expand the accessibility of tools, resources, and technologies that promote independence and productivity for Californians with disabilities.

The California VA helps veterans and their families receive the federal and state benefits that they are entitled to. This may include assistance with handicap van and adaptive technologies access.

The VAF is a nonprofit corporation that was established January 1994 to operate transitional housing programs for military veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The VAF is comprised of veterans who are nationally recognized as experts on the issues of homelessness among veterans and are dedicated to veteran’s advocacy. The VAF currently operates three of these programs throughout the State of Wisconsin and has also branched out into the State of California. (www.cavaf.org) VAF provide supportive services and transitional housing for veterans from all over the United States.

The Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs is the state agency that is mandated by state statute to assist veterans and their family members and survivors in securing any benefits they may be entitled to because of service in the military. The Division does this by serving as a central source of information on veterans’ benefits, rights and issues; and by training, directing and assisting the county veterans’ service officers who are the local veterans’ assistance agencies in every county in Colorado.

Our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their highest potential through the use of assistive technology, by providing exemplary clinical services, consultation, education, research and innovative technology development.

CCDC is Colorado’s only statewide organization run by and for people with all types of disabilities. Members consist of people with disabilities and their non-disabled allies (coworkers, employers, family members, neighbors), working together to support disability rights. Cross-disability means our members have all types of disabilities. We have the most power if all disability groups work together for our common good.

CCDC’s Mission is to promote social justice and create systems change for people with all types of disabilities.

We accomplish our mission by changing systems. We use various strategies such as organizing, advocacy, education, and systemic change to advance our mission.

Collaborating with our partners, our mission is to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado.

It is the responsibility of the Office of Advocacy and Assistance to provide assistance to veterans, their eligible spouses and eligible dependents in obtaining veterans benefits under federal, state and local laws.

The Connecticut Tech Act Project (CTTAP) operates out of the State of Connecticut, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services. Our goal is to help individuals with disabilities of all ages and all disabilities, as well as family members, employers, educators and other professionals have access to Assistive Technology devices and services.

CDR’s mission is to promote options that empower people with disabilities to achieve their full potential and live independently, fully participate in their community, and exercise their rights as citizens. It shall challenge, through advocacy, education and citizen action, those systems that limit such options.

The mission of the Connecticut State Independent Living Council is to promote choice, equal access, opportunity, and full inclusion of people with disabilities in the economic, political, social, cultural, and educational mainstream of American Society.

The Commission is dedicated to assisting veterans and their family members in obtaining benefits and working with other government agencies and civic organizations to facilitate assistive services. The Commission is an advisory board appointed by the Governor to represent Delaware’s veterans. The Commission coordinates programs and objectives in State-wide advocacy for veterans affairs.

Easterseals provides services to help children and adults with disabilities and/or special needs as well as support to their families. They have been helping families for 65 years. Today, Easterseals reaches more than 25,000 individuals and their families annually at 6 Easterseals service sites located in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

The purpose of the SILC is to promote the philosophy of independent living, including a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and systems advocacy, in order to maximize the leadership, empowerment, independence, and productivity of individuals with disabilities, and the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of American society.

The Disabilities Law Program (“DLP”) is a special project of Community Legal Aid Society, Inc., which is designated by the Governor as the Protection and Advocacy agency in Delaware. The DLP provides advocacy services to Delaware residents with physical or mental disabilities. They prioritize their services based on federal agency guidance and needs identified by consumer and community groups.

The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities advocates for, provides access to, and coordinates long-term services and supports in the most appropriate setting.

FAAST seeks to improve the quality of life for all Florida residents with disabilities through advocacy and the increased access to assistive services and technologies.

VR works with individuals with physical and mental disabilities to help them prepare for, gain, and retain employment. The VR also provides help with access to assistive technologies and devices.

The Abilities Foundation’s vision is to ensure that people with disabilities have the opportunity to participate with dignity in everything that community life has to offer. Its mission is to support the needs of Floridians and military veterans with disabilities through gainful employment, affordable housing, independent living, recreational/cultural resources, advocacy, health, and accessible marketplaces.

The APD partners with local communities and private interests to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Florida VA helps veterans and their families receive the state and federal benefits they qualify for. This can include assistance with the purchase of a handicap van and adaptive technologies.

The Southeast ADA Center educates the public on the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 and provides technical training and assistance. This is one of 10 ADA centers in the country and serves Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

The Georgia CAP assists Georgia residents with disabilities who seek vocational rehabilitation services under the Rehabilitation Act.

Tools for Life is Georgia’s Assistive Technology (AT) Act Program. Its mission is to increase the acquisition of and access to AT services and devices.

The Georgia VR helps individuals with disabilities gain and maintain employment. This includes assistive technology assessments and recommendations.

Georgia’s ADRC serves aging individuals and people with disabilities of all ages. They seek to provide support, information, and service.

disABILITY LINK is dedicated to the independent living of individuals with disabilities and are part of the Ticket to Work Program.

The GDVS serves U.S. veterans living in Georgia. They may help veterans who sustained disabling injuries in service gain access to handicap vans.

The Southeast ADA Center provides education to the public on the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990. It also offers technical training and assistance. This is one of 10 ADA centers in the U.S. and serves Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

The Center for Financial Independence & Innovation, Inc. (The CFII) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities and their family members advance their financial independence and security. CFII operates Credit-Able which provides low-interest loans through participating credit unions to enable Georgians with disabilities access to affordable financing for Assistive Technology and Home & Vehicle Modifications.

The Pacific ADA Center helps educate the public on the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 and provides technical assistance and training. This is one of 10 ADA centers across the country and serves Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Basin.

The Office of Veterans Services (OVS) is the principal state office responsible for the development and management of policies and programs related to veterans, their dependents, and/or survivors. The OVS acts as a liaison between the Governor and veterans’ organizations and also between the Department of Veterans Affairs and individual veterans. Our objectives are to assist veterans in obtaining State and federal entitlements, to supply the latest information on veterans’ issues and to provide advice and support to veterans making the transition back into civilian life.

We are dedicated to serving Idaho’s veterans and their families by providing superior advocacy, excellent assistance with benefits and education, high quality long-term care, and respectful interment services in a dignified final resting place.

The Idaho Assistive Technology Project (IATP) is a federally funded program administered by the Center on Disabilities and Human Development at the University of Idaho. Our goal is to increase the availability of assistive technology devices and services for older persons and Idahoans with disabilities.

DisAbility Rights Idaho is one of Idaho’s oldest and most effective human rights organizations. Founded in 1977, for our first 30 years we were known by the acronym Co-Ad for Comprehensive Advocacy.

The mission of the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities is to promote the capacity of people with developmental disabilities and their families to determine, access and direct the services and/or support they need to live the lives they choose, and to build the communities ability to support their choices.

The IATP’s mission is to help Illinois residents with disabilities fully participate in all aspects of life. They offer an assistive technology program.

The RIC provides the highest-quality patient care and vocational rehabilitation to individuals with disabilities.

The ADRC provides resources for seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout Illinois. There are local ADRC offices located throughout the state.

The Family Support Network advocates for funding and service on behalf of people with disabilities and their families.

The Illinois VA helps veterans and their families receive the federal and state benefits that they are entitled to. This may include assistance with adaptive technologies access and handicap vans.

The INCIL consists of 23 Centers for Independent Living throughout Illinois. The INCIL provides reliable information to and promotes independent living for individuals with disabilities.

The ICDD advocates for the rights and equal opportunities of individuals with developmental disabilities. This includes assistance with adaptive technologies for individuals and their families.

The Great Lakes ADA Center provides education on the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 as well as technical assistance and training. This is one of 10 ADA centers across the country and serves the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Easter Seals Crossroads partnered with the State of Indiana, Bureau of Rehabilitative Services to establish the Indiana Assistive Technology Act (INDATA) Project. The INDATA Project is one of 56 similar, federally-funded projects designed to increase access and awareness of assistive technology.

Reaching out to Indiana Disability Rights is always the right move to make. Their Intake Advocates have over 30 years’ experience in the disability rights field. They will listen to you, and based on your individual situation, they will guide you to the best resources and organizations in Indiana.

The Great Lakes ADA Center helps educate the public on the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 and provides technical assistance and training. This is one of 10 ADA centers across the country and serves Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Area IV serves many sectors of many communities. They are a multi-faceted organization made up of dozens of individuals, committees, and departments. Find out more about how the organization works, and who they are, by clicking the link below.

The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, with the support of our citizens, recognizes and honors Iowa’s veterans and their families by providing the highest quality programs, services, and benefits.

The Iowa Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT) helps Iowans find out about and get the assistive technology (AT) they need as part of their daily lives to learn, work, play, and participate in community life safely and independently.

The Great Lakes ADA Center helps educate the public on the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 and provides technical assistance and training. This is one of 10 ADA centers across the country and serves Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Iowans with Disabilities in Action (ID Action) is a nonpartisan project that was launched because Iowans with disabilities have been too long overlooked and underrepresented as a group. ID Action is designed to increase the active participation of Iowans with disabilities in political and civic opportunities that promote positive change.

The Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs mission is to provide Kansas veterans, their relatives, and other eligible dependents with information, advice, direction, and assistance through the coordination of programs and services.

Assistive Technology for Kansans is the Kansas statewide assistive technology program. ATK strives to improve access to and acquisition of assistive technology (AT) for individuals with disabilities and health conditions of all ages.

The Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC), is a public interest legal advocacy agency empowered by federal law to advocate for the civil and legal rights of Kansans with disabilities.

The Council’s mission is to ensure the opportunity to make choices regarding participation in society and quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. KCDD serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy, public policy, and education.

Governor Paul Patton established the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) in 1998. He charged the Department with helping veterans and their families obtain all federal, state and local veterans benefits to which they are entitled.

Kentucky was one of the first states funded under the Tech Act of 1988, which has been replaced by the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended in 2004, (P.L. 108-364). The KATS Network is the Kentucky Assistive Technology program operating within its lead agency, the Office Vocational Rehabilitation, Education Cabinet. It consists of a statewide network of organizations and individuals connecting to enhance the availability of assistive technology devices and services to improve the productivity and quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

DAIL oversees the administration of statewide programs and services on behalf of Kentucky’s elders and individuals with disabilities.

Protection and Advocacy (P&A) is an independent state agency that was designated by the Governor as the protection and advocacy agency for Kentucky. P&A’s staff includes professional advocates and attorneys. We are advocates working together with people who have disabilities to promote and protect their legal rights. Through our information and referral services, we try to answer questions about your rights under disability laws.

Our mission is to provide comprehensive care and quality service to Louisiana’s Veterans and their families with regard to health care, education, disability benefits, long-term care and burial honors.

The Advocacy Center is Louisiana’s protection and advocacy system. Federal law requires that a protection and advocacy system operate in every state to protect the rights of persons with mental or physical disabilities.

Councils were created to promote capacity building and systemic change through advocacy activities. Councils are committed to the development of an individual and family-centered, comprehensive system and a coordinated array of culturally competent supports and services designed to promote self-determination, independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion into the community for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Protection and Advocacy (P&A) is an independent state agency that was designated by the Governor as the protection and advocacy agency for Kentucky. P&A’s staff includes professional advocates and attorneys. We are advocates working together with people who have disabilities to promote and protect their legal rights. Through our information and referral services, we try to answer questions about your rights under disability laws.

Our intent is to ensure that Maine veterans and their dependents receive all entitlements due under the law, are relieved to the extent possible of financial hardship, receive every opportunity for self-improvement through higher education and are afforded proper recognition for their service and sacrifice to the Nation.

Maine CITE is committed to helping Maine citizens with disabilities increase access to and acquisition of AT when needed to participate in Education, Community Living, Employment and Information Technology/Telecommunications.

CDRC’S goal is to enhance and promote the equality, self-determination, independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion of people with disabilities through education, strategic advocacy and legal intervention.

This website was developed to assist Mainers with disabilities, their families, and providers. There is also lots of information here that is useful to employers, educators, researchers, and the general public.

The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs was created by the State Legislature in 1999 as an executive agency with the mission of assisting veterans, active duty service members, their families and dependents, in securing benefits earned through military service.

MDOD advances the rights and interests of people with disabilities so they may fully participate in their communities.

MDLC envisions a world where people with disabilities are fully included in the workplace, neighborhoods and all aspects of community life.

The mission of the Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) is to be the chief advocate for the nearly half-million veterans of the Commonwealth and their families. DVS establishes policy, proposes legislation, ensures that adequate funding for veterans’ programs is included in the Governor’s budget, and represents the interests of veterans in matters coming before the General Court. In addition, DVS represents all state agencies and individual veterans before the federal Department of Veterans Affairs in securing federal compensation and other benefits that might be available.

MassMATCH is the Commonwealth’s initiative to Maximize Assistive Technology (AT) in Consumer’s Hands. Through partnerships with community-based organizations, MassMATCH is currently creating new AT programs and working to coordinate AT services throughout the Commonwealth. MassMATCH is one of 56 state-level AT initiatives in the United States. Our mission is to promote the use of assistive technology and assistive technology services to enhance the independence of people with disabilities, enabling equal participation in all of life’s activities.

DLC is the Protection and Advocacy agency for Massachusetts. DLC is a private, non-profit organization responsible for providing protection and advocacy for the rights of Massachusetts residents with disabilities. DLC receives federal, state and private funding but is not part of the state or federal government. To provide legal advocacy on disability issues that promote the fundamental rights of all people with disabilities to participate fully and equally in the social and economic life of Massachusetts.

The goal of the Council is to insure provision of community-based, consumer-controlled, cross-disability services in compliance with requirements of the Title VII of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and in accordance with Independent Living Philosophy.

Through MPAS’s Client Assistance Program (CAP), individuals with disabilities receive vocational rehabilitation services under the Rehabilitation Act.

The Michigan DDC provides support to individuals with developmental disabilities. This may include assistance with adaptive technologies.

The SILC promotes independent living for people with disabilities. They achieve this through support, advocacy, and consumer control.

The Great Lakes ADA Center educates the public on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and provides technical assistance and training. This is one of 10 regional ADA centers in the U.S. and serves residents in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Provides support to military personnel, civilian employees, families, retirees, and veterans.

MRS works with people with disabilities to ensure they find quality and lasting employment. This may include helping with mobility and adaptive technologies.

The MDRC seeks to provide opportunities for people with disabilities throughout Michigan. This includes activism and assistance with employment.

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a cabinet level state agency dedicated to serving Veterans and their families by assisting them in securing state and federal benefits, and by providing programs and services relating to higher education, benefits, burial, claims, outreach and Veterans preference.

STAR’s mission is to help ALL MINNESOTANS with disabilities gain access to and acquire the assistive technology they need to live, learn, work and play.

At ACT, people with disabilities and allies come together to tell their stories, make friends, compare struggles and celebrate life. Because of this mutual support, people are willing to take risks and practice leadership.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services provides Minnesotans with a variety of services intended to help people live as independently as possible.

The Veterans Affairs Board is devoted to caring for Mississippi Veterans and their dependents through superior service, care, and assistance. Here you will find information about the Mississippi Veterans Homes, benefits that Mississippi Veterans are entitled to, Veterans events that are going to take place, and much more.

It is the mission of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS), to provide appropriate and comprehensive services to Mississippians with disabilities in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment and/or to live more independently.

Mississippi Project START (Success Through Assistive Rehabilitative Technology) is the federally funded Assistive Technology Act Program for the State of Mississippi and operates under the Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration of Community Living. START’s mission statement is: Empowering Mississippians with disabilities through education, awareness and access to Assistive Technology.

The Southeast ADA Center educates the public on the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 and provides technical assistance and training. This is one of 10 ADA centers across the country and serves Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Through the Veterans Service Program, accredited Veterans Service Officers (VSO) and Veterans Service Assistants (VSA) provide counseling and assistance to thousands of Veterans and their dependents throughout the state.

This portal provides helpful information and links for a variety of services.

The mission of Missouri Assistive Technology is to increase access to assistive technology for Missourians with all types of disabilities, of all ages. Programs and initiatives of Missouri Assistive Technology are directed by the Missouri Assistive Technology Council.

MATP provides AT information and services in the areas of education, employment, community living, and telecommunications. MATP’s services are consistent with the Rural Institute’s mission of enhancing the independence, productivity, integration, and inclusions of individuals with disabilities through consumer responsiveness as defined in the AT act.

MATP provides AT information and services in the areas of education, employment, community living, and telecommunications. MATP’s services are consistent with the Rural Institute’s mission of enhancing the independence, productivity, integration, and inclusions of individuals with disabilities through consumer responsiveness as defined in the AT act.

Disability Rights Montana is the federally-mandated civil rights protection and advocacy system for Montana. We have the legal authority to represent almost any person with a disability.

In 1970, Congress passed the Developmental Disabilities Act, which among other things established Councils in each state and trust territory to help plan services and to advocate for the civil and human rights of people with disabilities and their families.

On this site veterans and their families will find information on their rights, benefits, Nebraska’s veterans homes, county offices, and links to other federal and state sources of information.

The Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP), through collaboration, provides all Nebraskans access and opportunities to better live, learn, and work.

Disability Rights Nebraska was created to assist individuals with disabilities and their families in protecting and advocating for their rights.

To have Aging and Disability Resource Centers in every community serving as highly visible and trusted places where people of all incomes and ages can turn for information, the full range of long-term support options, and a single point of entry for access to public long-term support programs and benefits.

For over 65 years we have been dedicated to helping Nevada veterans get the services, benefits and quality of life they deserve. With 339,000 veterans living in our state, they rely on us to not only understand their lives, but to help them get a better quality of life. We do everything we can to show our American Heroes the same amount of respect, empathy, gratitude and service that have shown us.

The Nevada Assistive Technology Resource Center (NATRC) provides a range of services related to Assistive Technology (AT) with an emphasis on outreach, public awareness and collaboration while seeking to maximize the participation and inclusion.

Aging & Disability Services provides resources at the community level which promote equal opportunity and life choices for people with disabilities through which they may positively contribute to Nevada.

The Pacific ADA Center helps educate the public on the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 and provides technical assistance and training. This is one of 10 ADA centers across the country and serves Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Basin.

The mission of the New Hampshire State Office of Veterans Services is to assist veterans who are residents of New Hampshire or their dependents in securing all benefits or preferences to which they may be entitled under any state or federal laws or regulations.

Crotched Mountain is a charitable organization founded in 1953 with a mission to serve individuals with disabilities and their families, embracing personal choice and development and building communities of mutual support. Through specialized education, rehabilitation, community and residential support services we renew hope and restore lives for thousands of people annually throughout New England and New York.

The Disabilities Rights Center (DRC) is New Hampshire’s designated Protection and Advocacy agency and authorized by federal statute “to pursue legal, administrative and other appropriate remedies” on behalf of individuals with disabilities. DRC is a statewide organization independent from state government or service providers.

The New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities a federally funded agency that supports public policies and initiatives that remove barriers and promote opportunities in all areas of life. The Council is independent of State government and the agencies that provide services to people with disabilities.

The Assistive Technology Center is a resource for information and equipment for citizens of New Jersey with disabilities.

The New Jersey DVRS offers services to help people with disabilities find and keep employment. This often involves access to assistive technologies.

The NJCDD strives to ensure that New Jersey residents with developmental disabilities and their families have access to the services and supports available to them.

The New Jersey SILC represents the interests of New Jersey’s disability population and includes Vocational Rehabilitation Services

The New Jersey’s DMVA helps veterans and their families receive the benefits that they are entitled to from the state and federal governments. This may include assistance with handicap van access.

DRNJ advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities and provides assistance for residents seeking grants for assistive technologies.

The Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund is a financial assistance program for New Jersey families whose children have an illness or condition otherwise uncovered by insurance, State or Federal programs, or other source, such as fundraising. The Fund is intended to assist in preserving a family’s ability to cope with the responsibilities which accompany a child’s significant health problems.

Fred’s Footsteps is a program which helps provide financial support to families during a child’s illness. The program provides a funding bridge to working families, who meet certain criteria, for a period of one year to help them adjust to their child’s changing needs. The program is applicable to residents of specific counties in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) was established in 2003 to provide veterans with a cabinet-level agency to address their needs.

NMTAP offers free services to New Mexicans with disabilities to help them get the assistive technology (AT) services they need. NMTAP is a statewide program designed to increase access to, and acquisition of, assistive technology.

The New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disability is committed to improving the quality of life of all New Mexicans with disabilities by addressing social integration, economic self-sufficiency, political resolve, physical and program accessibility, and full participation in the benefits of life and rights of all individuals.

Disability Rights New Mexico – DRNM – is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to protect, promote and expand the rights of persons with disabilities.

The CDR is a community-based service and advocacy organization. One of the CDR’s core tenants is independent living for individuals with disabilities.

CAT Client Services helps people with disabilities to live more independent lives, functionally facilitate improved health, wellness and quality of life. We provide Assistive Technology (AT) services/devices in the following six areas: Assessment; Training; Consultation; Demonstration and Loan; Professional Development; and Student Internships.

ACCESS-VR provides access to a variety of assisted living and employment services for individuals with disabilities.

The New York State Office for Aging has designated Washington County Office for Aging and Disabilities Resource Center as the official area agency on aging under the Federal Older Americans Act. The Washington County Office for Aging is committed to Service, Education and Advocacy to meet the needs of Washington County’s older adults.

The New York VA helps veterans from New York and their families receive the government benefits that they are entitled to. This may include assistance with adaptive technologies access.

The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities offers The OPWDD Home and Community-Based Services Waiver to fund adaptive technologies for people with disabilities. Eligible candidates must have a developmental disability and live in New York State.

The purpose of the department is to aid, assist, counsel and advise, and to encourage competition among counties and municipalities to develop, improve and enhance veteran-friendly services, benefits and assistance to, veterans who have served in and been honorably discharged or separated under honorable conditions from the Armed Forces of the United States and their widows, widowers and dependents, including populations of veterans who may have special needs as a result of homelessness, incarceration or physical or mental disabilities.

The North Carolina Assistive Technology Program (NCATP) is a state and federally funded program that provides assistive technology services statewide to people of all ages and abilities. NCATP leads North Carolina’s efforts to carry out the federal Assistive Technology Act of 2004 by providing device demonstration, short-term device loans, and re-utilization of assistive technology. We promote independence for people with disabilities through access to technology.

The North Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council (NCSILC) is a federally-mandated, not-for-profit, Governor appointed council. A majority of council members must be people with a disability.

Disability Rights North Carolina is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Raleigh. Its team of attorneys, advocates, paralegals and support staff provide advocacy and legal services at no charge for people with disabilities across North Carolina. As the state’s federally mandated protection and advocacy system, Disability Rights North Carolina is charged with protecting the rights of children and adults with disabilities living in North Carolina.

Our goal is to ensure that every veteran in the State of North Dakota who has served in the military receives every benefit to which he or she may be entitled from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), allied agencies, and from the State of North Dakota.

The Interagency Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT) is a non-profit organization that strives to bring assistive technology into the lives of all North Dakotan’s that need it. No matter your age, needs, or disability, we are here for you.

The NDDAC advocates for public policy to ensure that people with disabilities have the supports and services they need to be as productive and independent as possible.

The Council advocates for policy changes that promote choice, independence, productivity and inclusion for all North Dakotans with developmental disabilities (DD).

Disability Rights Ohio is a non-profit corporation that advocates for the legal, civil, and human rights of people with disabilities in Ohio. Disability Rights Ohio is the designated Client Assistance Program (CAP) to advocate for individuals applying for assistance in Ohio. They also offer information on the Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology (PAAT).

The Disability Foundation helps individuals with disabilities buy items that they want and need through two pooled trusts.

The ODVS helps advocate for and provide services and support to US veterans in Ohio. It coordinates VA programs, operations, and veteran benefits in the state.

AT Ohio helps residents with disabilities learn about and acquire assistive technology. They also educate legislators on the needs of Ohioans with disabilities.

The OSILC supports the integration of individuals with disabilities into the American mainstream through advocacy and assistance. They help people with disabilities live as independently as possible.

The Great Lakes ADA Center helps educate the public on the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 and provides technical assistance and training. This is one of 10 ADA centers across the country and serves Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

The Great Lakes ADA Center helps educate the public on the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 and provides technical assistance and training. This is one of 10 ADA centers across the country and serves Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

The Oklahoma Assistive Technology Center (OATC) is dedicated to providing quality assistive technology services to Oklahomans with disabilities and their families; to providing professional and community education and technical assistance; and to research.

In partnership with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, state and local agencies, and Veterans Services Organizations, the state of Oklahoma will facilitate in providing to the Veterans residing in the state of Oklahoma the highest quality support and care available anywhere in the Nation.

The Council promotes quality services and programs that enable persons with developmental disabilities to realize increased independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion in the community.

The ODVA has been serving Oregon’s military veterans since 1945 after it was created by the Oregon legislature in response to a citizen mandate to provide for Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines returning from duty in World War II. Since then, benefits managed by the department have been extended to include veterans of all eras.

The Independent Living program serves all ages of individuals who experience any type of disability. As the name of the program implies, its primary mission is to foster the independence of people with disabilities, including taking responsibility for personal choices. In addition, the program promotes full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life, and equal access for people with disabilities to the public facilities, programs and opportunities available to nondisabled peers.

Oregon’s Statewide Assistive Technology Program was established in 1990, and is a part of a national network of technology-related assistance programs to increase access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services for individuals with disabilities and their families, and to facilitate the development of a consumer-responsive AT service delivery system.

What council does: Self Advocates frustrated by the lack of rural and intercity accessible transportation. Direct Care Providers who receive poor pay for demanding jobs. Case Workers swamped with paperwork and heavy case loads. Families and Individuals who feel policy making does not reflect their needs. And many others with individual concerns and issues.

The Pennsylvania CAP advocates for and assists people with vocational rehabilitation. This often includes information on assistive technologies.

The PATF provides financing opportunities to Pennsylvanians with disabilities and older residents to help them obtain assistive technology devices and service.

The Pennsylvania DMVA works with veterans and their families to help them receive aid from the state and federal government. This can include assistance with adaptive technologies.

The PASILC seeks to help Pennsylvanians with disabilities live a full, independent lifestyle. This includes assistance with finding funding for adaptive technologies.

The Pennsylvania OVR provides vocational rehabilitation to residents with disabilities to help prepare, obtain, or maintain employment. This includes education on and assistance with necessary assistive technologies.

The RI Office of Veterans Affairs maintains thorough knowledge of individual and social factors contributing to personal problems that affect the veteran and active duty service members and their families, remains current on issues and trends impacting the work and mission of the division, forms strong and successful partnerships locally, regionally and nationwide to address veterans’ issues in Rhode Island, in order to set conditions to reduce homeless veterans, veterans living in poverty, veteran unemployment rates, ensure veterans receive proper medical care, while continuing quality customer service at the RI Veterans Home and RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery and ensure every Veteran has an opportunity to make it in Rhode Island.

ATAP/TechACCESS of RI is designed as a statewide partnership of organizations, each with a targeted assistive technology focus, working together to improve access to and acquisition of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities.

RISILC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Independent Living for people with disabilities throughout the state.

Our basic priorities are to ensure that low-income people have food, shelter, income, medical care, and freedom from domestic violence. To accomplish this, RILS provides a full range of legal assistance, including advice and brief service, investigation, negotiation, and litigation in all state and federal trial and appellate courts. RILS also provides community legal education services to its client community.

Office of Veterans’ Affairs shall assist all ex-service personnel, regardless of wars in which their service may have been rendered, in filing, presenting and prosecuting to final determination all claims which they have for money compensation, hospitalization, training and insurance benefits under the terms of federal legislation. These services are extended to eligible dependents, including parents, widows, children and orphans of ex-service personnel. The Office administers the Free Tuition Program for certain war Veterans’ children. It also must provide administrative support for the Veterans’ Trust Fund Board of Trustees. In addition, the Office is mandated to provide training for the forty six County Veterans’ Affairs Officers.

The South Carolina Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) is a federally funded program concerned with getting technology into the hands of people with disabilities so that they might live, work, learn and be a more independent part of the community. As part of a national network of technology-related assistance programs, our goal is to enhance independence, productivity and quality of life for all South Carolinians through access to assistive technology devices and services.

Promote a philosophy of independent living, including a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual, self, and system advocacy, in order to maximize the leadership, empowerment, independence, and productivity of individuals with significant disabilities, and the integration and full inclusion of such individuals into the mainstream of American society.

P&A investigates reports of abuse and neglect and advocates for disability rights in areas such as health care, education, employment and housing. P&A serves people of all ages and disabilities. P&A does not charge for its services.

SCDDSN is the state agency that plans, develops, oversees and funds services for South Carolinians with severe, lifelong disabilities of intellectual disability, autism, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury and conditions related to each of these four disabilities. Our mission is to assist people with disabilities and their families in meeting needs, pursuing possibilities and achieving life goals, and to minimize the occurrence and reduce the severity of disabilities through prevention.

The mission of the Department is to ensure that all veterans, and their eligible family members, understand and receive all the benefits, support, care and recognition that were earned through the veteran’s service to our nation, by administering all current programs and meeting their needs in the future.

Dakotalink is a statewide program linking South Dakotan’s to assistive technology devices and services.

Dakotalink is a statewide program linking South Dakotan’s to assistive technology devices and services.

To assist people with developmental disabilities and their families in achieving the quality of life they desire.

Mission: to protect and advocate the rights of South Dakotans with disabilities through legal, administrative, and other remedies.

Tennessee’s VR services provide assistance to individuals with disabilities to help them enter or return to employment. This often entails assistive technology help and training.

The Community Tennessee Rehabilitation Centers (CTRCs) are a part of the Tennessee Facility Network of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. There are seventeen Community Tennessee Rehabilitation Centers strategically located throughout the state.

The Southeast ADA Center’s mission is to educate the public on the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 and provide technical training and assistance. It is one of 10 ADA centers across the nation and serves Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Star Center is a resource and training center that strives to ensure that individuals with disabilities live as independently as possible.

The Tennessee VA helps veterans and their families receive the benefits that they are entitled to from the state and federal governments. This may include assistance with handicap van access.

The ADRC provides information and assistance to older persons, adults with physical disabilities, caregivers, and professionals looking for services or programs available in Tennessee.

The Texas Veterans Commission was created in 1927 as the State Service Office to assist veterans of the Indian wars, Spanish-American War and World War I. Our purpose has always been to act as the state appointed advocate of Texas veterans as they attempt to secure the benefits rightfully earned in exchange for their service in our nation’s armed forces.

TATN is working to ensure that students with disabilities receive assistive technology devices and services when needed to benefit from a free, appropriate public education.

Disability Rights Texas exists to help people break through these barriers to achieve their personal goals and dreams.

We are the state agency that assists former and present members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents in preparing claims for and securing such compensation, hospitalization, educations and vocational training, and other benefits or privileges to which they may be entitled under Federal or state law or regulation by reason of the service in the military.

The Disability Law Center (DLC) is a private, non-profit organization designated by the governor as Utah’s Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency. Our mission is to enforce and strengthen laws that protect the opportunities, choices and legal rights of Utahns with disabilities.

The mission of the Utah DD Council is to be the state’s leading source of critical innovative, and progressive information, advocacy, leadership and collaboration to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Each state offers a unique set of benefits and services for its veterans and their families. The Office of Veterans Affairs is a state government organization that administers many of Vermont’s veteran programs.

The Mission of the Vermont Assistive Technology Program is to increase awareness and knowledge, and to change policies and practices to ensure assistive technology is available through all services to Vermonters with disabilities.

The Vermont Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental, consumer controlled organization. The council is composed of 21 appointees from around the state – a majority of whom have disabilities – representing diverse cultures and needs in the state. The SILC is responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the 3-year Statewide Plan for Independent Living (SPIL).

When disability impacts work, VocRehab Vermont has the expertise and resources to help. Vocrehab offers free, flexible services to any Vermonter or employer dealing with a disability that affects employment.

The Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is organized into six service delivery sections – benefits, veterans education, care centers, veterans cemeteries, the Virginia War Memorial, and the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program. Three citizen boards work closely with the agency to support the effective delivery of services to Virginia’s veterans – the Board of Veterans Services, the Joint Leadership Council of Veterans Service Organizations, and the Veterans Services Foundation.

The mission of the Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS) is to ensure that Virginians of all ages and abilities can acquire the appropriate, affordable assistive and information technologies and services they need to participate in society as active citizens.

The purpose of the Statewide Independent Living Council is to develop and facilitate a three year State Plan for Independent Living, facilitate the goals and activities within the Plan and distribute Rehabilitation Act Title VII, Part B funds allocated by Congress. The funds are distributed to Virginia through a Federal Formula Grant. The State Plan is continually monitored and revised every three years and must be submitted to the federal government by July 1 of each year. Public input to the planning efforts is welcomed at any time.

Our Mission through zealous and effective advocacy and legal representation to: protect and advance legal, human, and civil rights of persons with disabilities; combat and prevent abuse, neglect, and discrimination; and promote independence, choice, and self-determination by persons with disabilities.

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs helps connect veterans and their family members to the benefits and services they earned through their military service.

Providing Assistive Technology resources and expertise to all Washingtonians with disabilities to aid in making decisions and obtaining the technology and related services needed for employment, education and independent living.

Disability Rights Washington creates a work plan from the priorities of people with disabilities. Become involved in the priority-setting process, to assure DRW respectfully advances the disability civil and human rights movement.

Developmental Disabilities Council members are appointed by the Governor to plan comprehensive services for the State of Washington’s citizens with developmental disabilities.

The purpose of the department is to aid, assist, counsel and advise, and to encourage competition among counties and municipalities to develop, improve and enhance veteran-friendly services, benefits and assistance to, veterans who have served in and been honorably discharged or separated under honorable conditions from the Armed Forces of the United States and their widows, widowers and dependents, including populations of veterans who may have special needs as a result of homelessness, incarceration or physical or mental disabilities.

WVATS is the designated lead agency that works to enhance the lives of all West Virginia residents with disabilities, including older West Virginians and the families of people with disabilities. By providing access to and help with the acquisition of assistive technology devices and services, WVATS can offer West Virginians with disabilities an opportunity for choice, control and independence at home, work, school, play, and in their neighborhoods.

In 2003 the U. S. Administration on Aging awarded a three-year grant to the State of West Virginia to establish two pilot Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs), targeting seniors who are 60+ years of age and adults with physical disabilities. These pilots served citizens in Marion and Ohio counties. In 2006, West Virginia was awarded a two-year extension to the grant, and services were expanded to five additional counties—Hancock, Brooke, Marshall, Wetzel, and Taylor.

The Wisconsin VR provides employment services to residents with disabilities. They offer training and help with assistive technology access.

WisTech helps Wisconsinites with disabilities find information to select, fund, install, and use assistive technology.

The Great Lakes ADA Center educates the public on the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 and provides technical assistance and training. It is one of 10 ADA centers across the country and serves Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

The GCPD focuses on all disabilities and promotes awareness of the abilities and needs of individuals with disabilities.

The WDVA works with veterans and their families to help them receive the benefits they are entitled to from the government. This may include assistance with adaptive technologies.

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs helps connect veterans and their family members to the benefits and services they earned through their military service.

The mission of the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) is to assist individuals with developmental and other disabilities and their families by promoting and supporting full community inclusion, community membership, independence, productivity and social participation. WIND provides early intervention activities, training and technical assistance to professionals, research on disability issues and is home to the state assistive technology program and accessible instructional material coordinating center.

To establish, expand, protect and enforce the human and civil rights of persons with disabilities through administrative, legal, and other appropriate remedies.