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Assistive Technology More Than Just Wheelchairs Assistive Technology (AT) includes a wide range of devices. It can help make life easier for people in all kinds of situations. For some people it has even greater impact, allowing them to succeed at a new job, participate more fully in their community or live independently in their own home. Free and Used Assistive Technology in Alaska The Alaska Trading Post is an online, searchable catalog of used and free AT in Alaska. It also lists equipment from local lending programs which you can try-out before you buy. Click on the search button in one of the categories below to get a list of available items from the AK Trading post. By clicking on any of the search buttons below you agree to these terms of service. The Alaska Trading Post is funded by a grant from and run by Assistive Technology of Alaska.     Computers & Related Search   Daily Living Search Environmental Controls Search   Hearing Search   Learning, Cognition and Developmental Search Mobility, Seating and Positioning Search Recreation, Sports and Leisure Search Speech Communication Search Vehicle Modification & Transportation Search Vision Search Help to Pay for AT Assistive Technology of Alaska (ATLA) ATLA provides training, free equipment demonstrations, short term loans and an equipment recycling program . The ATLA Guide to Funding is especially useful . AT Loan Program The AT Loan Program provides loans with lower interest rates and/or longer term repayment timelines to purchase needed Assistive Technology (AT). AT Training and Other Services Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ACBVI) Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ACBVI) ACBVI provides day and residential instruction in daily living, orientation and mobility, braille, assistive technology and manual skills. Also provides services for finding, getting and keeping a job, on-the-job technology assessments, comprehensive low vision assessments and services for visually impaired seniors. General Information Network of Care The Network of Care site contains a huge amount of disability related information. It has a database of over 21,000 available AT products which is updated every three months.  The database also includes non-commercial prototypes, customized and one-of-a-kind products, and do-it-yourself designs. The site also has a library with over 4,000 articles on health conditions, medical tests and procedures, medications and everyday health and wellness tips, a comprehensive directory of services available in each area of Alaska. State of Alaska ADA Coordinator’s Office State of Alaska Department ADA Coordinators can help if you are having trouble accessing a state service or facility because of your disability. Their web site has their contact information and links to information about disability rights law and accessibility resources. University of Alaska Disability Support Services The University of Alaska has a variety of disability services located on its three, main campuses. Services include an Adaptive Computing Lab open to the community for workshops as well as production services for educational institutions or entities serving individuals with documented disabilities. Production services include alternate format material production and/or TypeWell meaning-for-meaning realtime communication access. Anchorage campus Fairbanks campus Southeast campus For Students in Alaska School Districts Each school district has a special education director and/or special services director that would likely be the contact for Assistive Technology for students with disabilities. Directory of Alaska Special Education Directors and Community Resource Providers Special Education Handbook (DEED) The handbook provides guidelines for the operation of local special education programs for children with disabilities.