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Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION The Assistive Technology Program: * Offers people with disabilities the opportunity to try out or observe a demonstration of assistive technology devices in order to explore what fits the individual's needs * Offers an assistive technology lending library of some devices for a trial period * Provides information and resources on where to purchase or find assistive technology that may better assist the individual A list of available devices is provided on the website.

Regional offices across Minnesota provide services for people with hearing loss. This includes those who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or late deafened. Services include: * Assistive technology information, evaluation and hands-on practice sessions * Deafblind services, helping people gain communication skills and stay active in their communities * Training for interpreters and support persons * State-wide American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter referrals * Family mentoring for American Sign Language, other visual communication skills and deaf culture * Information services that help people solve problems and access services * Mental health referrals that help people get mental health services within their communities * Outreach services that inform people across the state about Minnesota Relay services * Minnesota Access to Communication Technology, (formerly known as the Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program) provides telephone equipment and a variety of adaptive phone devices and communication aids at no cost to eligible Minnesotans who have hearing loss, a physical disability or a speech disability * Links to other resources, including publications, schools, training programs, and hearing aid financial resources

The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) is a non-profit trade association of mobility equipment dealers, manufacturers, driver rehabilitation specialists and other professionals. Features a Locate a Dealer search to find NMEDA dealers. NMEDA dealers offer individualized, in-person evaluations to make you are matched with the right adaptive equipment for you and your family. Provides a list of vehicle manufacturers that offer rebates to customers when they purchase handicap accessibility products. Funding and financing program suggestions are available.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Offers information and referral related to the use of assistive technology, including hands-on device demonstrations.

Provides demonstration and help to get Assistive Technology (AT) for people with disabilities Assistance is provided to find ways to get the needed technology, such as advocacy, with insurance or referral for funding sources. Specific services include: * Information and referral * Education, awareness and training * Individual advocacy - help to get the technology by working with funding * Assistive Technology Library * Device demonstration and device loan - Device loans up to 30 days * Reuse and recycle program

Regional offices across Minnesota provide services for people with hearing loss. This includes those who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or late deafened. Services include: * Assistive technology information, evaluation and hands-on practice sessions * Deafblind services, helping people gain communication skills and stay active in their communities * Training for interpreters and support persons * State-wide American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter referrals * Family mentoring for American Sign Language, other visual communication skills and deaf culture * Information services that help people solve problems and access services * Mental health referrals that help people get mental health services within their communities * Outreach services that inform people across the state about Minnesota Relay services * Minnesota Access to Communication Technology, (formerly known as the Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program) provides telephone equipment and a variety of adaptive phone devices and communication aids at no cost to eligible Minnesotans who have hearing loss, a physical disability or a speech disability * Links to other resources, including publications, schools, training programs, and hearing aid financial resources

Regional offices across Minnesota provide services for people with hearing loss. This includes those who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or late deafened. Services include: * Assistive technology information, evaluation and hands-on practice sessions * Deafblind services, helping people gain communication skills and stay active in their communities * Training for interpreters and support persons * State-wide American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter referrals * Family mentoring for American Sign Language, other visual communication skills and deaf culture * Information services that help people solve problems and access services * Mental health referrals that help people get mental health services within their communities * Outreach services that inform people across the state about Minnesota Relay services * Minnesota Access to Communication Technology, (formerly known as the Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program) provides telephone equipment and a variety of adaptive phone devices and communication aids at no cost to eligible Minnesotans who have hearing loss, a physical disability or a speech disability * Links to other resources, including publications, schools, training programs, and hearing aid financial resources

This program provides medical equipment/supplies and/or assistive technology at no cost for a certain loan period. The items available can vary by program, and may include Durable Medical Equipment (DME). MORE INFORMATION Provides listings of assistive technology equipment that can be loaned, and not purchased. Some loans are short-term, and some are open-ended, with no set return date. Once the borrower no longer needs the device it must be returned to the loan program. Agency provides and online searchable device database to help people find products.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION The Resource Directory is a guide to assistive technology products for children and adults with disabilities. It includes software, hardware and other assistive technology, and is updated annually. Use the Interactive Flip Book for full product information.

Regional offices across Minnesota provide services for people with hearing loss. This includes those who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or late deafened. Services include: * Assistive technology information, evaluation and hands-on practice sessions * Deafblind services, helping people gain communication skills and stay active in their communities * Training for interpreters and support persons * State-wide American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter referrals * Family mentoring for American Sign Language, other visual communication skills and deaf culture * Information services that help people solve problems and access services * Mental health referrals that help people get mental health services within their communities * Outreach services that inform people across the state about Minnesota Relay services * Minnesota Access to Communication Technology, (formerly known as the Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program) provides telephone equipment and a variety of adaptive phone devices and communication aids at no cost to eligible Minnesotans who have hearing loss, a physical disability or a speech disability * Links to other resources, including publications, schools, training programs, and hearing aid financial resources

Regional offices across Minnesota provide services for people with hearing loss. This includes those who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or late deafened. Services include: * Assistive technology information, evaluation and hands-on practice sessions * Deafblind services, helping people gain communication skills and stay active in their communities * Training for interpreters and support persons * State-wide American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter referrals * Family mentoring for American Sign Language, other visual communication skills and deaf culture * Information services that help people solve problems and access services * Mental health referrals that help people get mental health services within their communities * Outreach services that inform people across the state about Minnesota Relay services * Minnesota Access to Communication Technology, (formerly known as the Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program) provides telephone equipment and a variety of adaptive phone devices and communication aids at no cost to eligible Minnesotans who have hearing loss, a physical disability or a speech disability * Links to other resources, including publications, schools, training programs, and hearing aid financial resources

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Provides access to and reviews of educational and therapeutic mobile devices and apps to improve skill development of children and adults with disabilities as well as older adults Apps are tested and reviewed by parents, professionals and people with disabilities. Apps are available for all ages and abilities.

The Simon Technology Center makes assistive technology more accessibly to children and adults with disabilities. Core services to children, families and professionals include: * Technology consultations: Free, informal assistive technology consultations * Lending library of assistive technology devices * Individualized training sessions * In-services and workshops * Instructive videos

Provides demonstration and help to get Assistive Technology (AT) for people with disabilities Assistance is provided to find ways to get the needed technology, such as advocacy, with insurance or referral for funding sources. Specific services include: * Information and referral * Education, awareness and training * Individual advocacy - help to get the technology by working with funding * Assistive Technology Library * Device demonstration and device loan - Device loans up to 30 days * Reuse and recycle program