1. Adaptive Home Modifications Assistive Technology: Definition, Information & Funding Resources

2. Hello, I’m... Jed Elmaleh, MPT, CAPS, MSCS Accessibility and Assistive Technology (AT) Consumer Advisor, Adaptive Home Design Physical Therapist Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist All Around Good Guy...

3. What is “Assistive Technology”? AT refers to "...products, devices or equipment, whether acquired commercially, modified or customized, that are used to maintain, increase or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities...“ (Assistive Technology Act of 1998, As Amended 2004)

4. Examples of Adaptations In My Home Blinds – Remote Controlled Front Door Lock - Electronic A/V System – Remote Controlled Computer – Voice-Activated Bed – Adjustable / Remote Controlled Toilet – Bidet (TMI?) Trash Can – Motion-Activated

5. Some Accreditations to Look For: Accessibility / AT Remodeling Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Certified Environmental Access Consultant (C.E.A.C.)

6. AT Categories: Home Accessibility Computer Access Aids Daily Living Aids Environmental Aids Ergonomic Equipment Recreation and Leisure Aids Seating and Positioning Aids Vision and Reading Aids Services

7. SC AT Equipment Resources Disability Action Center: www.dacsc.org – Midlands & Upstate disAbility Resource Center: www.drcilc.org – Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Disability Solutions: (866) 450-3848 – Darlington County Walton Options: www. waltonoptions.org – West SC & East Georgia

8. SC AT Equipment Resources SC Assistive Technology Program – www.sc.edu/scatp SC Equipment Distribution Program – www.scedp.org

9. AT Information Resources AbleData: www.abledata.com National Public Website on AT: www.assistivetech.net Neighborhood Legal Services: www.nls.org SC Protection & Advocacy for People with Disabilities: www.pandasc.org

10. SC Funding Resources VA: Specially Adapted Housing Program: www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/sah.asp Disabled American Veterans: www.dav.org Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): web: idea.ed.gov Disease-Specific Organizations

11. SC Funding Resources SC Vocational Rehabilitation Dept. – SC Assistive Technology Loan Program – SC Self-Employment Loan Program – Contact: Timothy B. Russell 803-896- 6349 or Leslie Shipp 803-896-4553, or toll free 866-247-8354, http://www.scvrd.net/i_assist_tech.php

12. SC Funding Resources Service Clubs & Organizations: – Churches – Elks – Kiwanis – Knights of Columbus – Lions – Rotary – Sertoma – Shriners – Sororities / Fraternities – Other

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