Assistive Technology Project Brochure - English

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT

ABOUT US
DISABILITY RIGHTS OREGON (DRO) promotes OPPORTUNITY, ACCESS & CHOICE for individuals with disabilities.  We assist people with legal representation, advice and information designed to help solve problems directly related to their disabilities.  All of our services are confidential and free of charge.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Assistive technology (AT) is an umbrella term for any device or system that allows improved functional independence for a person with a disability.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT
The Assistive Technology Project promotes independence, access and inclusion at home and in the community, including:

IN SCHOOL
AT WORK
AT THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE
IN THE COURTHOUSE
WHILE VOTING

WE ALSO ADVOCATE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO GET MEDICALLY NECESSARY ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY.

Our advocacy may include representation in legal proceedings.  This usually requires documentation from a doctor corroborating the need for a particular type of assistive technology.

If assistive technology is necessary for a child in special education, it should be identified as such and included in the child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

EXAMPLES OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY:

MOBILITY, SEATING & POSITIONING
Wheelchairs and scooters
Standers, walkers and canes

VISION, HEARING & SPEAKING
Braille and Braille displays
Magnifiers
Text-to-voice and voice-to-text software
TDD/TTY
Augmentative communication devices

LEARNING & COGNITION
Note-taking/recording devices
Educational software

INDEPENDENT LIVING
Modified keyboards
Shower chairs
Therapeutic beds

DONATIONS
Disability Rights Oregon is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  Contributions are tax-deductible.

RESOURCES
Access Technologies, Inc.
Voice/TTY: 1-800-677-7512

Oregon’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Voice: 1-877-277-0513

Oregon Technology Access Program
Voice: 541-440-4791

DBTAC Northwest
Voice/TTY/TDD/TT: 1-800-949-4232

US Department of Veterans Affairs
Voice: 1-800-827-1000
TDD: 1-800-829-4833

Fair Housing Council of Oregon

Family Center on Technology and Disability

Oregon’s Independent Living (IL) Centers

FUNDING
Major funding for the Assistive Technology Project at Disability Rights Oregon is provided by the US Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration.  The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of Disability Rights Oregon and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Rehabilitation Services Administration.

CONTACT US
DISABILITY RIGHTS OREGON
610 SW Broadway, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97205
Voice: 503-243-2081 or 1-800-452-1694
Fax: 503-243-1738
E-mail: welcome@droregon.org
Website: www.droregon.org

GRIEVANCE PROCESS
Disability Rights Oregon has a formal client grievance (appeal) process. Details and forms are available upon request.

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Disability Rights Oregon is the Protection & Advocacy System for Oregon