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Edgewood and Rice Lake Recognized for Excellence in Assistive Technology
Assistive technology (AT) is any device that maintains, improves or increases function of an individual with a disability. AT can be an inexpensive item such as a pencil grip, a homemade or modified device such as a desk riser for accommodating a wheelchair, or expensive technology such as a communication device that generates speech, controls appliances and performs computer tasks. AT removes barriers to independence by helping people of all ages with disabilities perform tasks at home, school, work and in the community. STAR is Minnesota’s Assistive Technology Act Program. The STAR Program is administered through the Minnesota Department of Administration and is federally funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended in 2004 (P.L. 108-364). The Minnesota STAR Program’s Excellence in Assistive Technology Award recognizes assistive technology (AT) champions from all over Minnesota. Recipients include pioneers in the field of assistive technology, educators, AT professionals, and consumers who promote the use of assistive technology. Here are the recipients who were honored at an awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 11, 2007, in the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda, and received the 2007 Excellence in Assistive Technology Award: AT Consumer Service Provider AT Advocate Educator Other |
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More than 20 Minnesota citizens, educators and organizations were recognized April 11 during a State Capitol ceremony for their commitment to removing barriers to independence for people with disabilities through the use of assistive technology.
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