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Washington Assistive Technology Act Program
Core Function: Technical Assistance and Outreach Training
The Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP) (http://watap.org) promotes the use of assistive technology devices (AT) and services for people with all types of disabilities, their families, caregivers, employers, teachers, and health care and social service providers in Washington State. WATAP receives guidance from a Consumer Majority Advisory Board and works with several partners to provide services. WATAP activities include information and referral (I&R), legal advocacy, policy development and legislation, and electronic information and networking.
The University of Washington Center for Technology and Disability Studies (UWCTDS) is the lead agency for WATAP and provides hands-on demonstrations and short-term loans of assistive technology devices to help potential users make informed decisions about using such devices and related services.
The Washington Assistive Technology Foundation (WATF) provides low interest loans to help with purchase of assistive technology devices and services through the AT AccessFund and the Telework loan program. WATF also provides a low-cost rental program for closed circuit magnification systems.
Easter Seals Washington offers refurbished computers and related equipment for employment, education, and independent living.
The Microsoft Accessibility Resource Center (MARC) hosted by WATAP provides access to a series of video demonstrations and text guides/tutorials that explore accessibility solutions in Microsoft Windows, Office and Internet Explorer. WATAP and the King County Library System have partnered to offer to library members the opportunity to see and try a small selection of assistive devices to help with a variety of daily tasks. Members of the King County Library System may borrow any of the available devices through the Library System catalog. A list of available devices is located in the catalog by typing "watap". Once a hold is placed, the device or catalog is delivered to a King County Library System branch.
More Information
WATAP website
Online AT Discussion Forum
AT-Exchange
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