The AT Act requires an Advisory Council that represents the State of Georgia geographically, is a reflection of the diversity of the State with respect to race, ethnicity, and types of disabilities across the age span, and it's make up includes a majority of users of the types of devices or services that an individual with a disability may receive. The Advisory Council also includes representatives from partner State Agencies.

The primary functions of the advisory council are:

• To serve as ambassadors of the AT Act program
• To assist with the development of the three year State Plan for Assistive Technology (SPAT) submitted to the Administration on Community Living, US Department of Health and Human Services
• To assist the program with implementing and evaluating the activities identified in the SPAT and suggesting amendments, if needed, based on the Annual Progress Report (APR)
• To provide a stakeholder voice about issues related to access to and acquisition of assistive technology in the state the program serves
• To provide input to other agencies and or partners in order to improve AT services within the state

The roles of council members include advocating for increasing access to assistive technology, promoting public awareness of the program’s activities, making recommendations for programs and services, and serving as a statewide resource for information. The Council meets at least twice per year and all meetings are accessible online for the convenience of the members. 

TFL staff and Advisory Board members at Spring 2024 Advisory Board Meeting.
1st row left to right: Trish Redmon, Tori Adamson, Rachel Scarboro, Jennifer Ro, Martha Rust, Paris Carter 
2nd row: Kristin White, Christine Fleming, Kelly Kolman, Stacey Peace, Danny Housley, Sal Kibler, Hunter McFeron 
3rd row: Chris Brand, Johan Rempel, John Toles, Ben Satterfield