Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership

"LOCATING FUNDING OFTEN CREATES A BARRIER TO ACQUIRING NEEDED ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT) DEVICES AND SERVICES.

While ATP does not directly fund the purchase of devices, it is a resource for individuals with disabilities and their family members, school staff, service providers, counselors, employers, and others to:

(1) Obtain information about AT and appropriate funding sources; 

(2) Borrow equipment on a trial basis (or device repair); 

(3) Purchase selected equipment or software at discount prices; 

(4) Consult with specialists regarding accessibility issues; 

(5) Receive training; and 

(6) Receive on-site support at home, in schools and on the job.                                                                                                                      

 

INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENTS FOR HOME AND WORKSITE MODIFICATIONS:

ATP’s advanced model of services focuses on adapting services to meet the functional needs of individuals, rather than fitting individuals into categories of age, disability or income. An independent assessment provided by the technology specialist for ATP can curtail recommendations based on vendor product availability or cookie cutter approaches that expect one solution to fit all and are key to high consumer equipment utilization success rates.

 

INFORMATION ON TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, COSTS AND AVAILABILITY

ATP has 23 technology specialists that work with individuals with disabilities and technology vendors on a daily basis confronting unique challenges and learning about available technologies. That work, along with their backgrounds (as diverse as occupational or physical therapy, speech language pathology, information technology, architecture, etc.) allows them to collaborate and share information when looking for unique and appropriate solutions.                                                                                                                                                                        

 

Other Locations:

 

Omaha Office:

1313 Farnam on the Mall

Omaha, NE 68102

Toll Free: 877.201.4141

Phone: 402.595.1923

Fax: 402.471.6052

 

Kearney Office:

315 W. 60th Street, Suite 300 

Kearney, NE 68845

Toll Free: 800.683.6699

Phone: 308.865.5349

Fax: 308.865.5322

 

Scottsbluff Office:

1517 Broadway, Suite 131

Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Phone: 308.632.1332

Fax: 308.632.1392

 

Columbus Office: 

3100 23rd Street, Suite 5 

Columbus, NE 68601

Phone: 402.564.3225

Fax: 402.564.7995