Assistive Technology Partnerships in Georgia James Moorhead (DHS - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Georgia Department of Human Services

Division of Aging Services

Assistive Technology Partnerships in Georgia

James Moorhead (DHS DAS)

Aging Services Coordinator, In-Home Services

9/10/2018

Rachel Wilson, COTA/L (Tools for Life)

Assistive Technology Specialist

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Assistive Technology

• any item or piece of equipment that is used to increase, maintain, or

improve the functional capabilities of an individual in all aspects of life, allowing individuals to continue with daily tasks independently

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Low Cost High Cost Low Tech High Tech

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Georgia Area Agencies on Aging

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Georgia Centers for Independent Living

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Multiple Choices CIL, Inc.

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Assistive Technology Access Points

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Tools for Life GA Tech

Evals & Assessments Training Credit Able

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Tool Kits Mini-Grants Decision- making Tool

AAAs

ADRCs Demo Labs Service Provision

Dept Community Health

Money Follows the Person Community Care Services Program (Medicaid)

CILs

Information & Referral IL Skills Training Transition Services

FODAC

Durable Medical Equipment/ Reuse Program Vehicle Mods Assistive Technology Donations

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