Washington Assistive Technology Act Program
Project Description:
Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP) will serve as the Statewide Assistive Technology (AT) Program for Washington State, as established under Section 4 of the AT Act of 1998, as amended. WATAP?s mission is to increase the provision of, access to, and funding for assistive technology for Washingtonians of all ages and all disabilities through a variety of comprehensive activities and services available statewide.
WATAP staff participate on boards, advisory councils, workgroups, and committees that address the AT needs of Washingtonians with disabilities across the lifespan. WATAP works with school districts throughout the state on AT-related issues as well.
WATAP operates a state-of-the-art device demonstration and consultation center in Seattle. WATAP makes these devices and services available statewide through a traveling demonstration and consultation service. The devices in the demonstration center are available for short-term loan statewide to professionals and consumers. WATAP collaborates with the Washington Assistive Technology Foundation (WATF) to operate an Alternative Financing Program and an Access to Telework Program. WATAP participates in the ATMatch.com AT device reutilization auction site, operated by the Kansas Assistive Technology program. WATAP subcontracts with Easter Seals of Washington to operate the statewide Computer Reutilization program.
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, Other
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Geographic Areas, Reservation, Rural/Remote
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
