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Alliance for Technology Access
The ATA is a national network of community-based resource centers, product developers, vendors, service providers, and individuals. We provide information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and work to increase their use of technology.
Your support makes our work possible. Please consider making a donation today. Read some of our success stories here.
ATA News
ATA Careers: Looking for New Executive Director
Recently, we bid a warm farewell to Mary Lester who had served as our Executive Director since 2001. After working for the ATA since its inception in 1987, Mary decided to seek a new direction to exercise her skills and talents. Now we are looking for a new Executive Director with their own unique abilities to lead the organization. Please see the Job Announcement page if you are interested.
Pugh Family Wins the ATA "Envision a World"
Public Service Announcement Contest!
As part of its 20th Year Anniversary, the ATA launched a public service announcement competition to build awareness about the potential of assistive technology for people with disabilities.
We are pleased to announce McKenna and Lisa Pugh of Madison, Wisconsin, as the winners of the contest and the accompanying $1000 prize.
For copies of the winning entry, and further information about the Pugh Family, click here! |
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The 2008 Let's Play Toy Guide Published!
The Toy Industry Foundation has released it's 2008 Let's Play Toy Guide.
This Toy Guide features over 100 toys for children with disabilites that were hand tested by ATA Centers: Signal Center, NEAT Center at Oak Hill, UCP of San Diego, TASC in Hunstville, ATTIC, and Bluegrass Technology Center.
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the creation of this guide.
Please contact the ATA National office for a free copy.
For more information, or a PDF version of this guide, visit the TIF website by clicking here. |
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FCTD: 10 Years Old and Going Strong
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This year ATA completes our second five-year collaboration as a partner with the Academy for Educational Development (AED) on the Famility Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD). The FCTD was designed to support organizations and programs that work with families of children and youth with disabilities. Other partners are PACER, InfoUse and CATEA. Visit the website www.FCTD.info to search a wealth of resources. Consider joining to receive the monthly newsletter and to participate in the online conference series. We look forward to your participation as we expect to remain a key player in this valuable project. |
20th Anniversary Gala Celebration was a success!
For 20 years, the Alliance for Technology Access has led the way in promoting the use of technology to create a fully accessible world for people with disabilities and functional limitations.
Please visit our 20th Anniversary Gala page for more information about the event. Visit the Awards page to learn about the winners.
Support ATA by Donating Your Vehicles 
You can now support ATA by donating your used cars, trucks, boats, and trailers through Donate for Charity. We will pick up your vehicle and process the paperwork at no cost to you.
For more information, please visit our Donate a Car web page.
ATA Collaborates with CTCNet to increase accessibility in Community Technology Centers
Click here for details.
Californians: Check out the California Assistive Technology Network website.
 ATA is the coordinator of the AT Network, a resource to expand the accessibility of tools, resources, and technology to help increase independence, improve personal productivity and enhance the quality of life for all Californians. This is a project of the California Dept. of Rehabilitation funded by the Assistive Technology Act. Please visit the AT Network at www.atnet.org.
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... to find the technology tools and services you need.
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The Alliance for Technology Access
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