MISSOURI Assistive Technology

Address: 1501 NW Jefferson Street
Blue Springs, MO 64015 Phone: (816) 655-6700 Fax: (816) 6556710 Email: MoAT1501@att.net Website: http://www.at.mo.gov/

The mission of Missouri Assistive Technology is to increase access to assistive technology for Missourians with all types of disabilities, of all ages.  Programs and initiatives of Missouri Assistive Technology are directed by the Missouri Assistive Technology Council, which was established by state statute in 1993. The Council is charged to serve as an advocate for policies, regulations and programs to establish a consumer-responsive, comprehensive assistive technology service delivery system. The Council meets at least four times a year, reports annually to the Governor and the general assembly on Council activities to increase access to assistive technology, and provides programmatic direction for all activities and services.

Services Include:

• Device Loan Program (ETC)
• Device Demonstrations
• Device Recycling & Exchange
• Financial Loans (Show Me Loans),
• Telecom Access Program
• AT Reimbursement Program for Schools
• Last Resort Funding for Children (Kids Assistive Technology (KAT) – The Kids Assistive Technology program (KAT) can provide limited funding for assistive technology, vehicle access modifications and some home access modifications for children under age 21.
• Information and Resources and Accessible Instructional Materials and more
• Missouri Assistive Technology's Swap 'n Shop equipment exchange program is a "classified ads" service that connects people with available adaptive devices or assistive technology! Missouri Assistive Technology provides a listing of equipment that consumers would like to buy, sell, trade or donate at Swap 'n Shop.
• Missouri AT Durable Medical Equipment Recycling Program provides low cost, recycled walkers, crutches, canes, commodes, shower chairs, manual and power wheelchairs, positioning equipment and miscellaneous wheelchair parts, i.e. tires, cushions, arm rests, footplates.  Small fees are charged to individuals with disabilities based on their ability to pay to obtain adaptive equipment from the recycling program.  Donations of equipment are also accepted.  For program information, contact David at (816) 655-6703 or david.bkr@att.net.