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Our Mission is to improve the quality of life for all Floridians with disabilities through advocacy and awareness activities that increase access to and acquisition of assistive services and technology.
FAAST Welcomes Monya NewmyerFAAST is pleased to welcome Monya Newmyer as the newest member of our staff. Ms. Newmyer is an experienced administrator who has managed both state and federally-funded programs serving regional and statewide catchment areas. Ms. Newmyer completed both her Master's and Bachelor’s degrees at Florida State University. She will serve as FAAST's Contract Manager, with oversight of the organization's federal, state and regional contracts. Ms. Newmyer, her husband and their two beautiful children reside in Tallahassee, FL.
It is always a sad occasion when you lose a family member, friend or co-worker. We regret the passing of Karl Beck of Clearwater, FL, a longtime disability advocate and friend. Mr. Beck passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 19, 2009. A native of Bremen, Germany, he came to this country at age two with his parents, the late Karl and Gertrude Beck. He spent most of his childhood and young adulthood in Fort Wayne, where he graduated from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. He was a loyal and dedicated employee of The Braun Corp./Braun Ability for more than 30 years, first in Winamac, Ind., then in Clearwater, Fla. Over the years, he was active in numerous disability-related organizations and activities, including serving as judging coordinator for Ms. Wheelchair Florida and participating in wheelchair sports, especially basketball - as both a player and coach. He served on the state of Florida's Rehabilitation Advisory Commission for six years. He was a mentor for Pinellas County Schools and attended St. John's Episcopal Church in Clearwater. He was absolutely devoted to his wife, Victoria, and son, Michael K., both of Clearwater, Fla. He is also survived by his brother, Dennis (Melodie) of Littleton, Colo.; his sister, Helga (Jess Beltz) of Fort Wayne; and several nieces and nephews. He requested donations in his memory be made to Caring & Sharing Center for Independent Living, 12552 Belcher Road S., Largo, Fla. 33773.
Independence is priceless. We Make it Affordable.The New Horizon Fund is the loan program of the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST). This service is funded through the Rehabilitation Services Administration and the Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The program offers Floridians with disabilities credit opportunities while purchasing equipment and items that will improve their overall quality of life. Visit the New Horizon Fund online Emergency Assistive Technology FundFAAST and the Florida Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program (BSCIP) have partnered to identify and assist Floridians with brain and/or Spinal cord injuries to obtain assistive technology. The products can range from simple devices like grab bars to high-tech items such as lift transfer systems. For eligibility requirements and other information, click here.
Assistive Technology: Works for me!FAAST's statewide device loan program is the easy way to try out a variety of assistive devices to find the right fit. You can borrow up to three devices at a time for up to 30 days, based on the availability of the items. Over 270 consumers have used FAAST's Statewide Device Loan Program to try out assistive technology. The online catalog features products like the "Say it Sam" Handheld Communication Device and Sony's "Mylo". Find out what works for you. View the catalog here. Affordable HousingAn accessible home is the ultimate assistive technology. FAAST can help you locate affordable housing throughout Florida.
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