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Providing information pertaining to assistive technology for all facets of independent living. A loan closet of adaptive equipment is available for persons with disabilities to "try-out" and evaluate before seeking funding.
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North Country Independent Living (NCIL)“Telecommunication and Internet Access Project” The purpose of this project is to provide technology awareness training to consumers throughout an eight county area (Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, Iron, Price, Washburn, Burnett & Sawyer) with a focus on activity associated with telecommunication and computer access for eligible individuals with disabilities. The project also seeks to facilitate affordable access to telecommunications and information services by providing persons with disabilities the “tools” necessary to remove the barriers currently faced and limited financial assistance to assist with the Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program (TEPP) voucher co-pays and some start-up costs related to Internet access. Project Services v Information on funding & financing resources v Provision of assistive technology try-out v Advocacy to ensure equal access to technology v Orientation on the use of telephone equipment and basic Internet usage v Limited funding assistance for TEPP voucher co-pays and Internet start-up costs Eligibility v Be a person with a disability v Reside in one of the eight counties listed above v Be income-eligible v Participate in evaluation process For an application packet, please contact:
Cheryl Stevens If you need this information in an alternate format, please contact Dee Truhn, Assistant Director, at one of the numbers listed immediately above or at ncildee@superior-nfp.org North Country Independent Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Funding for this project is provided by the Wisconsin Universal Service Fund. (07/07)
Greetings, Specifically, we are interested in: (a) how users receive or find information regarding AT before a purchase and their level of participation in and satisfaction with the process; and (b) who is involved in the AT purchase decision, and (c) primary funding sources of AT. The Midwest Alliance is a consortium of researchers, educators, disability service providers, and engineers promoting the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and careers. You can find more information about us at: www.stemmidwest.org. Thank you for your time and cooperation in distribution this survey. If you have any questions or comments, or would like any information about the Midwest Alliance, please contact Liam Martin at either 608-239-0264 or liamgmartin@yahoo.com. Link to survey: https://websurvey.wisc.edu/survey/TakeSurvey.asp?AI=1&SurveyID=8LJ5o4404nl4075
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