Tools for Life, Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program
512 Means St., Atlanta, 30318
(404) 894-0541 · more numbers below
Tools for Life is Georgia's Assistive Technology Act program, based at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. It helps older adults and people with disabilities learn about, try out, and find the assistive technology that fits their needs. Services include device demonstrations in their labs, free loans of devices to try, information and referrals, trainings, and help finding funding and reused equipment.
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What they offer 9
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Alternative Financing (CreditAble loan guarantee)Program
Tools for Life helps people find ways to pay for assistive technology, including loans through Credit-Able for devices, home changes, and vehicle changes. Tools for Life does not make the loans itself. Credit-Able is now run by FODAC.
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AppFinderService
An online list of favorite apps for living, learning, working, and playing. It has recommendations for iPhone, iPad, Android and other tablets.
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AT Device LoansProgram
Borrow assistive devices for a limited time to see if they work for you before you buy. The library has hundreds of devices for daily living, vision, hearing, communication, recreation, and aging.
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Device Demonstrations & AT LabsService
Visit the Atlanta labs to see, try, and compare assistive devices with a specialist. Labs cover daily living, vision, hearing, communication, aging in place, adaptive gaming, and more. It is free and by appointment.
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Device Reuse ProgramProgram
Tools for Life works with FODAC in Stone Mountain, which takes donated equipment, fixes and cleans it, and passes it on. People without insurance or with too little coverage can get it free or at big savings. A Tools for Life team member can talk through reuse as a way to get a device.
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Dollars and Sense Funding GuideService
An online guide to funding sources and service providers in Georgia that can help pay for assistive technology and support independent living.
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Group TrainingsService
Tools for Life gives trainings for groups and organizations about assistive technology, funding, disability awareness, and related topics. Trainings can be customized for the group.
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Information and ReferralsService
Tools for Life answers questions about assistive technology and points people to other help, including funding sources. You can ask for information through the site or by phone.
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