1. Accessible Technologies Used In Emergency Planning & Disaster Recovery Clayton Guffey MSW, CRC, ATP With The Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP)

2. AzTAP’s Mission or Purpose: To promote awareness of, access to and acquisition of assistive technology for persons with disabilities of all types and ages

3. What is AzTAP? Federally Funded by the AT Act of 2004 as Amended Arizona’s “Tech Act” Project Program of NAU – via the Institute for Human Development Phoenix Based- Main Office Near Central & Thomas Road 5 Staff Members in Phoenix & 1.5 In Flagstaff We Serve the Whole State

4. What is Assistive Technology or AT? …Any item, piece of equipment or product system that is used to increase, maintain or improve the capabilities of individuals with disabilities

5. What Are Some Examples of AT? AT can classified as low, Mid or high Tech Examples: Low: Drinking Straw with a Flexible Tip (No Power) Mid: Big Button Low Vision Talking Calculator (Batteries) High Tech: Eye Gaze Communication System (AC Power & Lots of Programming/Attention)

6. Providing AT – Guidelines… Consider Low Tech Before High Tech (High Tech AT changes at the speed of light – low tech AT does not) Always Involve the Person or PWD’s in the Decision making process Consumer, customer or “end user” has ultimate decision making authority Go in knowing selecting, providing and implementing AT is a Journey not a Destination

7. What Are The Benefits of AT? Most AT = Improve Quality of Life for user (Home, Work, School or Community) Reduces Dependence Promotes “inclusion” as opposed to “exclusion” Improves Health & Functional Abilities

8. What Are AzTAP Services? Short Term AT Loans Short Term AT Demonstrations Alternative Financing – AzLAT Program Equipment/AT Reutilization – ATEX Program MARC Center I & A On AT its Selection, Acquisition & Implementation Coordination & Collaboration Training & Technical Assistance on AT

9. Questions or Need More Info…? Please visit our table in the lobby Website: www.aztap.org. www.aztap.org