The Alliance for Technology Access The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a growing movement of people across the country who are working to redefine human potential through the powerful and imaginative application of computer technology. It consists of a network of assistive technology resource centers whose members share a common vision-and an uncommon commitment to improving the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities. The ATA was born out of a desire to demonstrate how technology can be used by everyone to transform limitations into opportunities. The group works toward this goal by providing access to the assistive technologies and related services that enable people to achieve productivity, independence, and success according to their individual needs and interests. Based on a spirit of collaboration and partnership, the ATA is driven by adults and children with disabilities, their families and friends, teachers and therapists, employers, service providers, technology vendors, professional organizations, and community agencies. All share the belief that meaningful and lasting change occurs when the search for technological solutions begins with individuals defining their own dreams and expectations. Each center is an independently incorporated organization, tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, with its own name, governing board, and corporate structure. All are dedicated to serving people of all ages with disabilities of all kinds and have comprehensive, multifaceted programs that reflect specific community needs, as well as local talents and resources. Although each center is unique in many ways, all ATA centers provide services that help parents, teachers, employers, and children and adults with disabilities to explore computer systems, adaptive devices, and software. These services may include: o Guided exploration and consultations o Minority and low-income outreach o Hands-on computer demonstrations o Adapted-toy programs o Information and resource services o Workshops and user groups o Technical assistance to employers o Transition training for young adults o Equipment, software, and video loans o Early intervention services o Parent support and advocacy o Technical support services o Computer camps/after-school programs o Professional development o Public events and presentations The Foundation for Technology Access (FTA) provides support, training, technical assistance, and encouragement to assist ATA centers in expanding their services and broadening their impact. Upon admission to the ATA, each center receives a complement of computer equipment and assistive devices from the FTA. In addition, the FTA connects the network of centers through a telecommunications system (AppleLink(r), donated by Apple Computer) that allows instant dissemination of new ideas and information, easy collaboration and brainstorming about solutions to specific computer access problems, and effective use of precious resources. The ATA has rapidly grown from a small group of parents, consumers, and professionals to become one of the nation's most effective efforts devoted to enabling people with disabilities gain access to the full benefits of technology. And public demand for services continues to grow at a rapid rate. The number of individuals crossing center thresholds, for example, went from 20,000 in 1987 to more than 100,000 in 1993. If you are interested in obtaining more information on the ATA or would like assistance in developing an ATA center in your community, please contact the Foundation for Technology Access at either the San Rafael or Louisville office. To send mail from the Internet to the AppleLink addresses below, simply address your mail following this format: AppleLinkID@applelink.apple.com February 14, 1994 ALLIANCE FOR TECHNOLOGY ACCESS 2173 E. Francisco Blvd., Suite L o San Rafael, CA 94901 o 415/455-4575 (Internet address: FTA@applelink.apple.com) 1531 Dawn Dr. o Louisville, KY 40216 o 502/449-0645 (Internet address: GLASS@applelink.apple.com) Resource Centers ALABAMA Birmingham Alliance for Technology Access Center Birmingham Independent Living Center 206 13th St., South Birmingham, AL 35253-1317 205/251-2223 or 251-0863 AppleLink: BILC Technology Assistance for Special Consumers P.O. Box 443 Huntsville, AL 35804 205/532-5996 AppleLink: TASC ALASKA Alaska Services for Enabling Technology (ASET) P.O. Box 6485 Sitka, AK 99835 907/747-3019 AppleLink: ACAT ARKANSAS Technology Resource Center c/o Arkansas Easter Seal Society 2801 Lee Ave. Little Rock, AR 72205 501/663-8331 AppleLink: TRC CALIFORNIA Team of Advocates for Special Kids 100 W. Cerritos Anaheim, CA 92805-6546 714/533-TASK AppleLink: TASK Center for Accessible Technology (formerly Disabled Childrens Computer Group) 2547 8th St., 12-A Berkeley, CA 94710-2572 510/841-3224 AppleLink: DCCG Special Technology Center 590 Castro St. Mountain View, CA 94041 415/961-6789 AppleLink: STC Sacramento Center for Assistive Technology 4370 Mather School Rd. Mather, CA 95655 916/361-0553 AppleLink: SCAT Computer Access Center 1807 Wilshire Blvd., #202 Santa Monica, CA 90403 310/829-6395 AppleLink: CAC.SM Special Awareness Computer Center Rehabilitation Center 2975 North Sycamore Drive Simi Valley, CA 93065 805/582-1881 AppleLink: SACC FLORIDA Computer CITE 215 E. New Hampshire St. Orlando, FL 32804 407/898-2483 AppleLink: CITE GEORGIA Tech-Able 1040 Irwin Bridge Rd. Conyers, GA 30207-4323 404/922-6768 AppleLink: TECHABLE HAWAII Aloha Special Technology Access Center 1750 Kalakaua Ave. #1008 Honolulu, HI 96826-3725 808/955-4464 AppleLink: ALOHASTAC ILLINOIS Technical Aids & Assistance for the Disabled Center 1950 West Roosevelt Chicago, IL 60608 312/421-3373 AppleLink: TAAD Northern Illinois Center for Adaptive Technology 3615 Louisiana Rd. Rockford, IL 61108-6195 815/229-2163 AppleLink: ILCAT INDIANA Assistive Technology Training and Information Center 3354 Pine Hill Dr. P.O. Box 2441 Vincennes, IN 47591 812/886-0575 AppleLink: ATTIC KANSAS Technology Resources for Special People 3023 Canterbury Salina, KS 67401 913/827-0301 AppleLink: TRSP KENTUCKY SpeciaLink 36 W. 5th St. Covington, KY 41011 606/491-2464 AppleLink: SPECIALINK Blue Grass Technology Center for People with Disabilities 169 N. Limestone Lexington, KY 40507 606/255-9951 AppleLink: BLUEGRASS EnTech of Kentuckiana (formerly Disabled Citizens Computer Center) Louisville Free Public Library 4th and York Sts. Louisville, KY 40203-2257 502/561-8637 AppleLink: DCCC LOUISIANA CATER-Center for Adaptive Technology and Educational Resources 4323 Division St., Ste 110-B Metairie, LA 70002 504/888-5248; 888-0163 AppleLink: CATER MAINE Maine Parent Federation P.O. Box 2067 Augusta, ME 04338-2067 207/582-2504 AppleLink: MPF MARYLAND Learning Independence Through Computers, Inc. 28 E. Ostend St., Suite 140 Baltimore, MD 21230 410/659-5462 AppleLink: LINC MASSACHUSETTS Massachusetts Special Technology Access Center 12 Mudge Way 1-6 Bedford, MA 01730-2138 617/275-2446 AppleLink: MASTAC MICHIGAN Living & Learning Resource Centre Physically Impaired Association of Michigan 601 W. Maple St. Lansing, MI 48906-5038 517/487-0883; 800/833-1996(MI) AppleLink: LLRCPIAM MINNESOTA PACER Center, Inc. 4826 Chicago Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55417-1055 612/827-2966(voice or TDD) AppleLink: PACER.CTR MISSOURI Technology Access Center 12110 Clayton Rd. St Louis, MO 63131-2599 314/569-8404 or 8100 AppleLink: TACSTL MONTANA Parents, Let's Unite for Kids 1500 N. 30th St. Billings, MT 59101-0298 406/657-2055 AppleLink: PLUK NEW JERSEY Computer Center for People With disAbilities c/o Family Resource Associates, Inc. 35 Haddon Ave. Shrewsbury, NJ 07702-4007 908/747-5310 AppleLink: CCDA The Center for Enabling Technology 9 Whippany Rd. Whippany, NJ 07981-0272 201/428-1455 AppleLink: CET NEW YORK Techspress Resource Center for Independent Living 409 Columbia St. Utica, NY 13502 315/797-4642 (voice or TDD) AppleLink: TECHSPRESS NORTH CAROLINA Carolina Computer Access Center Metro School 700 East Second St. Charlotte, NC 28202-2880 704/342-3004 AppleLink: CCAC NORTH DAKOTA Pathfinder Parent Training and Information Center ATA Computer Resource Center 1600 2nd Ave., SW Minot, ND 58701 701/852-9426; 701/852-9436 AppleLink: PATHFINDER OHIO Technology Resource Center, Inc. Enabling People with Disabilities 2140 Arbor Blvd. Dayton, OH 45439-1510 513/294-8086 AppleLink: TRCD OREGON Oregon Outback Technology Access Center P.O. Box 2916 La Grande, OR 97850 503/437-0942 AppleLink: OUTBACK RHODE ISLAND TechACCESS of Rhode Island 300 Richmond St. Providence, RI 02903-4222 401/273-1990 or 273-1991 (TDD) AppleLink: RHODE.ISLAND TENNESSEE West Tennessee Special Technology Resource Center Lambuth College, Carney Johnston Hall P.O. Box 3683 401 Maple St. Jackson, TN 38303-3683 901/424-9089 or 90 AppleLink: WESTTN East Tennessee Special Technology Access Center 3525 Emory Rd., NW Powell, TN 37849 615/947-2191 AppleLink: EASTTN Technology Access Center of Middle Tennessee Fountain Square, Suite 126 2222 Metro Center Blvd. Nashville, TN 37228 615/248-6733 AppleLink: TAC TEXAS SHIP Resource Center 329 W. Craig Place San Antonio, TX 78212 210/737-0723 AppleLink: SHIP UTAH Computer Center for Citizens with Disabilities 2056 South 1100 East Salt Lake City, UT 84106 801/485-9152 AppleLink: CCCD VIRGIN ISLANDS Virgin Islands Resource Center for the Disabled, Inc. P.O. Box 1825 St. Thomas, VI 00803 809/777-ABLE (2253) AppleLink: VIRGIN.ISLDS VIRGINIA Tidewater Center for Technology Access Special Education Annex 273 Witchduck Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23462-6507 804/473-5136 AppleLink: TCTA WASHINGTON Washington Technology Access Center 8705 Holly Ln. Edmonds, WA 98026 206/637-9848 AppleLink: WTA WEST VIRGINIA Project G.L.U.E. c/o Children's Therapy Clinic 2345 Chesterfield Ave. Charleston, WV 25304 304/342-6501 AppleLink: GLUE