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Supportive Technology

Information about assistive technology and remote supports and monitoring

Through the Technology Forward Initiative, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) will promote and develop the use of Supportive Technology as an opportunity for more inclusive and independent lives for people with disabilities.

Supportive Technology is the use of Assistive Technology (AT) exclusively or in combination with Remote Supports & Monitoring (RSM) to support individuals to maximize their potential.

What you need to know

More on Assistive Technology Services & Providers  More on DDS Assistive Technology Centers  More on Remote Supports & Providers 

Open PDF file, 220.22 KB,  Remote Supports Flyer 2024 (English, PDF 220.22 KB)
Open PDF file, 454.21 KB,  Service Description -Remote Supports and Monitoring Services 2024 (English, PDF 454.21 KB)
Open DOCX file, 99.99 KB,  DDS Assistive Technology Screening Assessment 2024 (English, DOCX 99.99 KB)
Open PDF file, 606.94 KB,  Supportive Technology Quick Reference Guide 2024 (English, PDF 606.94 KB)
Open PDF file, 407.3 KB,  ATC Referral Form 2024 (English, PDF 407.3 KB)
Open DOCX file, 68.61 KB,  DDS Assistive-Technology Referral-Form 2024 (English, DOCX 68.61 KB)
Open PDF file, 229.29 KB,  Assistive Technology Integration Flow Chart 2024 (English, PDF 229.29 KB)
Open PDF file, 361.64 KB,  Service Description - Assistive Technology Services 2024 (English, PDF 361.64 KB)
Open PDF file, 121.68 KB,  Remote Support and Monitoring Qualified Provider List 2024 (English, PDF 121.68 KB)
Open PDF file, 155.36 KB,  DDS AT Centers Contact Information (English, PDF 155.36 KB)
DDS Use of Technology that Monitors or Tracks Guidance 2022  Technology Forward Report (July 2021) 
Open PPTX file, 1.93 MB,  DDS Technology Forward Initiative April 2021 (English, PPTX 1.93 MB)
Open PDF file, 264.81 KB,  Supportive Technology Services Description (English, PDF 264.81 KB)
Open PDF file, 117.55 KB,  Remote Support and Monitoring Qualified Provider List (English, PDF 117.55 KB)
Open PDF file, 220.22 KB,  DDS Choosing Remote Supports Flyer Individual (English, PDF 220.22 KB)
Open PDF file, 171.74 KB,  AT Qualified Provider List (English, PDF 171.74 KB)
Open PDF file, 606.94 KB,  DDS Supportive Technology Quick Reference Guide (English, PDF 606.94 KB)

What is Assistive Technology?

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Assistive Technology Fairs

 

 

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