Kansas Deaf-Blind Resources > Assistive Technology
The statewide program serves Kansans in all 105 counties. Customers include seniors, infants and toddlers, students, working-age adults, farmers with disabilities, active duty soldiers and veterans with disabilities, individuals with vision and hearing loss, and other persons with disabilities and chronic health conditions. ATK provides technology solutions in the areas of vision, hearing, speech communications, learning, cognition, mobility, seating, daily living,
environmental adaptations, vehicle modifications, computer, and related technology, recreation and sports adaptations. Comprehensive AT services include product information, equipment loan, device demonstration, device reuse/recycle, assessment, funding assistance, and training.
For more information, visit:
http://atk.ku.edu/
Kansas Telecommunication Access Project (TAP)
The Kansas Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) is an equipment distribution program. The purpose of the program is to provide specialized telephones and other telecommunications devices to Kansans with disabilities who cannot use traditional home telephones. Based on a state law, the program receives funds through the Kansas Universal Service Fund (KUSF) and is regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC).
For more information, visit:
https://atk.ku.edu/ks-tap
iCon Connect
iCanConnect, also known as the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program, is a federal program administered locally in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands. Look up your local program contact to learn more and see if you or someone you know qualifies.
For more information, visit:
http://www.icanconnect.org/