About Us

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Assistive Technology of Alaska (ATLA) is Alaska’s only comprehensive assistive technology (AT) resource center. AT can be the key to greater independence and productivity for people in their home, school, community, and/or place of employment. ATLA provides demonstrations, information, and device loans to help Alaskans make informed decisions and select the AT that best meets their needs.

Mission Statement

To enhance the quality of life for Alaskans through assistive technology.

Our Snapshot

ATLA is a nonprofit organization specializing in assessments, assistive technology, and technology training services. We work with government, business, education, health services organziations, and individuals to provide accessible and cost-effective technology solutions to promote independent living and success.

Our Beliefs

Our agency believes in the right of consumers to make informed choices. We also believe that everyone should:

•     have the opportunity to achieve his or her maximum potential.
•     have the opportunity to share knowledge, express feelings, and be heard.
•     be able to actively participate in his or her own learning.
•     have access to the tools that can provide them with a way to read, write, communicate, and learn.
•     work in partnership to effectively enhance an individual’s quality of life through independence.
“Communication is the essence of human life.” - (Daniel Webster)

ATLA provides information, resources, demonstrations, loans, and the ability to purchase the following devices and/or software:

•     Aids for daily living
•     Aids for Blindness & Low Vision
•     Augmentative or Alternative Communication (AAC) devices
•     Computer access devices and software
•     Devices for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
•     Aids for Environmental Controls
•     Aids for educational needs

 

Textbook Accessibility

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This website is a good resource to use when looking for textbooks.

The Accessible Textbook Finder (ATF) searches multiple sources of accessible books by ISBN or title, and provides the combined results with links to the source materials.

Source: AccessText

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LDRF Helping College Students in Need

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This article is a very insightful look into the world of struggling college students who need assistive technology to help and the foundation that is willing to put forth the effort for those people.

Getting the right assistive technology at the post-secondary level can be difficult for students with learning disabilities.

It’s especially tough if one never participated in a Special Educationprogram, or for adults applying to college with disability documentation (e.g. test scores) that no longer satisfy the school’s requirements for granting aid.

Source: About 

Photo Source: XP3 College

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