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Welcome to Tools for Life

Tools for Life, Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program, is dedicated to increasing access to and acquisition of assistive technology (AT) devices and services for Georgians of all ages and disabilities so they can live, learn, work and play independently and with greater freedom in communities of their choice.

Tools for Life and the TFL Network work collaboratively together to accomplish our mission through:

Georgia Tools for Life leads the US in Assistive Technology Services!

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AT Services

For more information on AT Services, click and visit our TFLWiki.

AT Device Demonstrations:

During an assistive technology demonstration, you will learn more about general and specific features of AT solutions to see if they support your needs and assist you in performing specific tasks or goals.

AT Device Loans:

The Tools for Life Network has thousands of AT solutions for individuals to “Try before you buy” for a short-term loan to ensure the AT solution meets your needs.

Individual Trainings:

Tools for Life provides training to individuals wanting to know more about specific assistive technology solutions, AT funding options and other related topics.

Group Trainings:

Tools for Life provides training to groups and organizations wanting to know more about disabilities, assistive technology and other related topics.

AT Assessments:

An assistive technology assessment is an in depth evaluation that is focused on matching your abilities with technology that will allow you to perform specific task or goal.

Website Assessments:

Tools for Life offers web accessibility evaluations for websites and software applications. We provide suggestions on how to make accessible content for the widest range of users with various disabilities.

Workstation Assessments:

Tools for Life’s Workstation Assessment is designed to assist those who may be experiencing physical discomfort due to the current set-up of their personal workstation.

E-Text:

Electronic text (e-text) is an accommodation provided to individuals who have difficulty with printed text. CIDI coordinates and converts printed material needed (such as textbooks, articles, or notes) into an electronic format so that the material can be accessed on the computer.

Try AT

For more information on AT Services, click and visit our TFLWiki.

Visit an Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC) to learn more about assistive technology devices and to try before you buy!

AT Device Demonstrations:

During an assistive technology demonstration, you will learn more about general and specific features of AT solutions to see if they support your needs and assist you in performing specific tasks or goals.

Individual and Group AT Trainings:

The Tools for Life Assistive Technology Resource Centers (ATRC) provide training to individuals, groups and organizations wanting to know more about disabilities, assistive technology and other related topics.

AT Device Loans:

The Tools for Life AT Lending Library has thousands of AT solutions for individuals to “Try before you buy” as a short-term loan to ensure the AT solution meets your needs.

Contact our TFL Network Assistive Technology Resource Centers for Device Demonstrations, AT Trainings and to borrow equipment from our TFL AT Lending Library.

fodac logoFODAC
4900 Lewis Road,
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Phone: 770-491-9014
Executive Director: Chris Brand
Web: www.fodac.org
Map/Directions: Map of FODAC Location

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Walton Options for Independent Living
948 Walton Way
P. O. Box 519
Augusta, GA 30901
Telephone: (706) 724-6262 (V/TTY)
Fax: (706) 724-6729 (Fax)
Director: Tiffany Johnston
Website: www.waltonoptions.org
Map/Directions: Map of FODAC Location

Get a Financial Loan to purchase AT

c f i i logoThe CFII - 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.

Obtain Reused/Gently Used AT Devices

fodac logoFODAC – Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) is Georgia’s statewide provider of home health and durable medical equipment. FODAC has distributed 20,000 wheelchairs and thousands of other pieces of DME since 1986. Internationally, 65 countries have received some equipment over those years.


AT Funding Options

AT DepotAT Depot is a state-wide buying Cooperative for Assistive Technology for customers in the state of Georgia.

Dollars and SenseThe Dollars and Sense Funding Guide is an online database with both possible funding sources and strategies to obtain funding for assistive technology.

Dollars and Sense for Vocational RehabilitationThe Dollars and Sense Funding Guide for Vocational Rehabilitation is an online database with both possible funding sources and strategies to obtain funding for assistive technology for VR Clients.

AT Guides

Dollars and SenseThe Dollars and Sense Funding Guide is an online database with both possible funding sources and strategies to obtain funding for assistive technology.

AT Research

Georgia Tools for Life is providing leadership in the area of AT Research. We are involved with the research community, with manufacturers and publishers of AT products, and with practitioners and professionals. We are encouraging and supporting the application of research and research principles to the design and development of new products, to evidence based practice in therapy and classroom instruction, and to the collection of evidence which can guide purchase and policy decisions. Visit the TFL wiki to see the latest Research Highlights.

Discover the latest in AT Research:
Tools for Life conducts and participates in research projects to improve the lives of people with disabilities through assistive technology. TFL, along with our regional, national and international partners, strives to explore the outcomes of AT use by people with disabilities, as well as to determine the effectiveness and usefulness of AT devices and services.

Participate in AT Research:
Join the TFL Consumer Research Network of people with disabilities and older adults that test products, prototypes and services to assist in improving the product through trials, surveys, demonstrations and focus groups.

Upcoming events in AT Research:
TFL is extremely active in the AT Research Community. Visit our TFLwiki to learn more about upcoming events.