by Whitney Doyle | Aug 30, 2021 | Assistive Technology
The Assistive Technology Advisory Council (ATAC) has approved a new service delivery model for the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology’s (FAAST) Regional Demonstration Centers. These Centers are subcontracts of FAAST that provide FAAST services such...
by Whitney Doyle | Jul 2, 2021 | Services
The Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology, Inc. (FAAST) has released its Annual Report for 2020. This report includes information and updates on: Assistive Technology Advisory Council FAAST’s Strategic Priorities Key Service Initiatives Grant...
by Whitney Doyle | Jun 28, 2021 | Education, Services
The Assistive Technology Advisory Council Interagency Committee has created a new resource for State Agencies! This document, the FAAST State Agency Toolkit, can be used by agencies, organizations, and individuals. The toolkit includes information about FAAST, our...
by Whitney Doyle | Jun 22, 2021 | Funding
Thank you to everyone who joined FAAST at our presentation at The 23rd Annual Family Cafe Conference in Orlando. Our presentation, New Horizon Loan Basics, was given by Eric Reed, the New Horizon Loan Program Director. As promised, click here to download the slide...
by Hannah Brock | May 12, 2021 | Funding
One of the leading obstacles in obtaining assistive technology is finding the money to pay for it. There are a wide variety of public and private entities that can assist with the purchase of equipment, but because the field of assistive technology is always changing,...
by FAAST, Inc | Sep 11, 2020 | Assistive Technology, Webinar
Hello Everyone,FIU Embrace, along with Beit Issie Shapiro, will be hosting a three-part webinar series: Webinar 1: Assistive Technology and Inclusive Design: What’s on the Market for People with Disabilities, Approaches and Global Trends Webinar 2: When...
by FAAST, Inc | Sep 11, 2020 | News
Hi friends! The Assistive Technology Advisory Council and FAAST Staff have been working hard to put together the 2020 Strategic Plan. The ATAC/Board will be approving this on a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. EST. Specific meeting...
by FAAST, Inc | Aug 14, 2020 | News
A Welcome Message from FAAST’s New Executive Director It is my great pleasure to address you all for the first time in my new position as the Executive Director of FAAST, Inc. I am extremely humbled and honored to have the opportunity to advance our mission of...
by FAAST, Inc | Jul 22, 2020 | Assistive Technology, Reuse, Services
The FAAST Reuse Program is a statewide network that currently consists of five Regional Reuse Centers (RRC). These reuse centers are in select Centers for Independent Living (CIL) around the state. We provide funding to these centers for the purpose of Repairing,...
by FAAST, Inc | Apr 24, 2020 | Apps, Assistive Technology, Education
There are many challenges facing children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Depending on how their ASD presents, they may have difficulty communicating with others, understanding social cues, and even developing language. Over the past decade, advances in...
