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Device demonstrations are available to people with disabilities and their families, as well as providers of education, health, employment and related services. Demonstrations will: | Device demonstrations are available to people with disabilities and their families, as well as providers of education, health, employment and related services. Demonstrations will: | ||
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* Improve your knowledge of a device's features, and how those features differ from other devices that perform the same thing, such as the difference between two personal listening devices | * Improve your knowledge of a device's features, and how those features differ from other devices that perform the same thing, such as the difference between two personal listening devices | ||
* Increase your understanding of how device(s) can help you at work, in school, at home and in your community | * Increase your understanding of how device(s) can help you at work, in school, at home and in your community | ||
*Click [http://www.gatfl.gatech.edu/tflwiki/index.php?title=Tools_for_Life:_Demo_Lab here] to learn more about the Tools for Life Demo Lab | |||
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=='''Request a Demonstration'''== | |||
The Tools for Life Network operates comprehensive demonstration services within our ATRCs where individuals can see a broad range of assistive technology devices. Requests for a demonstration can be made by telephone or email. A mutually convenient time for the demonstration will be set. Your request may be individually accommodated at one of our offices, may result in a group demonstration at an agency site, or you may be referred to events, trainings or services readily available in your community. | The Tools for Life Network operates comprehensive demonstration services within our ATRCs where individuals can see a broad range of assistive technology devices. Requests for a demonstration can be made by telephone or email. A mutually convenient time for the demonstration will be set. Your request may be individually accommodated at one of our offices, may result in a group demonstration at an agency site, or you may be referred to events, trainings or services readily available in your community. | ||
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For a device demonstration, please contact us at: | For a device demonstration, please contact us at: | ||
'''Disability | '''Tools for Life AT Solutions Lab @ Georgia Tech''' | ||
512 Means Street, Suite 250 | |||
Atlanta, Georgia 30318 | |||
Phone: 404-894-0541 | |||
Toll Free: 1-800-497-8665 | |||
Web: [http://www.gatfl.gatech.edu/ www.gatfl.gatech.edu] | |||
'''Walton Options for Independent Living''' | |||
948 Walton Way | |||
Augusta, GA 30901 | |||
Phone: (706) 724-6262 | |||
Web: [http://www.waltonoptions.org/ www.waltonoptions.org] | |||
'''Our Assisitive Technology Outreach Centers''' | |||
'''Coastal Area Agency for Aging DRC Aging and Disability Resource Center''' | |||
1181 Coastal Drive SW | |||
Darien, Georgia 31305 | |||
Phone: 1-800-580-6860 | |||
Web: [http://www.aginganddisabilitygahelp.org/ www.aginganddisabilitygahelp.org] | |||
'''FODAC Friends of Disabled Adults and Children''' | |||
4900 Lewis Road | |||
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083 | |||
Phone: 770-491-9014 | |||
Web: [http://www.fodac.org/ www.fodac.org] | |||
'''Our Tools for Life Community Partners''' | |||
'''Access 2 Independence Center for Independent Living''' | |||
3127 Tower Road | |||
Suite B-2 | |||
Columbus, GA 31909 | |||
Phone: 706-405-2393 | |||
TTY: call GA Relay 711 | |||
Web: [http://www.access2independence.com/ www.access2independence.com] | |||
'''BAIN (Bainbridge Advocacy Individual Network)''' | |||
316 West Shotwell Street | |||
P. O. Box 1674 | |||
Bainbridge, GA 39818 | |||
Phone: 229-246-0150 | |||
TTY: call GA Relay 711 or at 800-255-0135 | |||
Web: [http://www.baincil.org/ www.baincil.org] | |||
'''Disability Resource Center''' | |||
470-A Woods Mill Drive | |||
Gainesville, GA 30501 | |||
Voice 770-534-6656 | |||
TTY: call GA Relay 711 or at 800-255-0135 | |||
Web: [http://www.disabilityresourcecenter.org/ www.disabilityresourcecenter.org] | |||
'''disABILITY Link''' | |||
1901 Montreal Rd | |||
Suite 102 | |||
Tucker, GA 30084 | |||
Voice: (404) 687-8890 | |||
TTY: (404) 687-9175 | |||
Toll Free Voice/TTY: (800)239-2507 | |||
Web: [http://www.disabilitylink.org/ www.disabilitylink.org] | |||
'''Northwest Georgia Center for Independent Living''' | |||
242 North 5th Avenue | |||
Rome, GA 30165 | |||
Voice: 706-314-0008 | |||
Toll Free: 866-888-7845 | |||
TTY: 706-802-0280 | |||
Web: [http://nwgacil.org/ www.nwgacil.org] | |||
'''Multiple Choices''' | |||
145 Barrington Drive | |||
Athens, GA 30605 | |||
Voice: 706-850-4025 | |||
FAX/TTY: 706-850-4044 | |||
Toll Free: 877-549-1020 | |||
Toll Free: FAX/TYY: 866-449-2020 | |||
Web: [http://www.multiplechoices.us/ www.multiplechoices.us] | |||
=='''Please note'''== | =='''Please note'''== | ||
Latest revision as of 15:48, 26 April 2022
Device Demonstrations
Device demonstrations are available to people with disabilities and their families, as well as providers of education, health, employment and related services. Demonstrations will:
- Increase your understanding of the types of devices that can help you with a specific need, such as talking on the telephone or reading your mail
- Improve your knowledge of a device's features, and how those features differ from other devices that perform the same thing, such as the difference between two personal listening devices
- Increase your understanding of how device(s) can help you at work, in school, at home and in your community
- Click here to learn more about the Tools for Life Demo Lab
Request a Demonstration
The Tools for Life Network operates comprehensive demonstration services within our ATRCs where individuals can see a broad range of assistive technology devices. Requests for a demonstration can be made by telephone or email. A mutually convenient time for the demonstration will be set. Your request may be individually accommodated at one of our offices, may result in a group demonstration at an agency site, or you may be referred to events, trainings or services readily available in your community.
For a device demonstration, please contact us at:
Tools for Life AT Solutions Lab @ Georgia Tech
512 Means Street, Suite 250
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
Phone: 404-894-0541
Toll Free: 1-800-497-8665
Web: www.gatfl.gatech.edu
Walton Options for Independent Living
948 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: (706) 724-6262
Our Assisitive Technology Outreach Centers
Coastal Area Agency for Aging DRC Aging and Disability Resource Center
1181 Coastal Drive SW
Darien, Georgia 31305
Phone: 1-800-580-6860
Web: www.aginganddisabilitygahelp.org
FODAC Friends of Disabled Adults and Children
4900 Lewis Road
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
Phone: 770-491-9014
Web: www.fodac.org
Our Tools for Life Community Partners
Access 2 Independence Center for Independent Living
3127 Tower Road
Suite B-2
Columbus, GA 31909
Phone: 706-405-2393
TTY: call GA Relay 711
Web: www.access2independence.com
BAIN (Bainbridge Advocacy Individual Network)
316 West Shotwell Street
P. O. Box 1674
Bainbridge, GA 39818
Phone: 229-246-0150
TTY: call GA Relay 711 or at 800-255-0135
Web: www.baincil.org
Disability Resource Center
470-A Woods Mill Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
Voice 770-534-6656
TTY: call GA Relay 711 or at 800-255-0135
Web: www.disabilityresourcecenter.org
disABILITY Link
1901 Montreal Rd
Suite 102
Tucker, GA 30084
Voice: (404) 687-8890
TTY: (404) 687-9175
Toll Free Voice/TTY: (800)239-2507
Northwest Georgia Center for Independent Living
242 North 5th Avenue
Rome, GA 30165
Voice: 706-314-0008
Toll Free: 866-888-7845
TTY: 706-802-0280
Web: www.nwgacil.org
Multiple Choices
145 Barrington Drive
Athens, GA 30605
Voice: 706-850-4025
FAX/TTY: 706-850-4044
Toll Free: 877-549-1020
Toll Free: FAX/TYY: 866-449-2020
Please note
Please note that Device Demonstrations are NOT intended to
- Instruct you on how to use a device you have borrowed or already own, or provide advanced instruction to operate a device
- Assess your abilities to use certain device(s)
- Evaluate what specific device(s) will individually benefit you or help you accomplish a particular task
- Replace the expertise, services and support of an AT provider (OT, SLP, etc.)