TechLink Assistive Technology:
The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley implements TechLink, a project designed to link individuals with
disabilities or problems conducting activities of daily living to assistive
technology. Increasing awareness and
accessibility to assistive technology for people of all ages and types with
disabilities is accomplished through programs of community education,
family support, advocacy and services. Partially funded through a grant from West Virginia Assistive Technology
Systems (WVATS) this tech team serves Roane, Ritchie, Wirt, Wood, Tyler,
Pleasants, Doddridge, and Jackson counties. Assistive technology
includes:
· Technology related assistance: either the provision of
technology related devices or technology related services to improve the
independence, quality of life or productive involvement in the community for
individuals with disabilities.
·
Technology related device: any item, piece of equipment or
product system, whether acquired commercially, off-the-shelf, modified or
customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional
capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
·
Technology related service: any service that directly assists
an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition or use of a
technology-related device including: evaluation, purchasing and leasing
equipment, selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying,
maintaining, repairing, or replacing technology related devices,
coordination of services with technology related devices such as those
associated with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or an Individualized
Written Rehabilitation Program (IWRP), or training and technical support.
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