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Nominations Open for the 2021 Michael Phillips Assistive Technology Award of Excellence
The Assistive Technology Advisory Council for Florida’s assistive technology program, FAAST, is receiving nominations for the inaugural 2021 Michael Phillips Assistive Technology Award of Excellence. This award will be presented annually to one deserving individual....
FAAST Annual Report 2020
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 Programs...
NEW RESOURCE – State Agency Toolkit
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...
New Horizon Loan Program Basics Presentation Slides
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...
FAAST Regional Demonstration Center Projects Open for Proposals
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...
Assistive Technology Funding Guide 2020
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,...
Beit Issie Shapiro Webinar Series
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 Technology...
FAAST STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 DRAFTED
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...
New Executive Director Whitney Harris
A Welcome Message from FAAST’s New Executive DirectorIt 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...
FAAST’s Assistive Technology Reuse Program
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,...
How Computer-Assisted Technology Can Enhance Development in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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...
Clean your Assistive Technology
Over the past few weeks, you've been reminded daily not to touch your face and to wash your hands. What about the devices you are touching all day long, such as your communication device, switch, or magnifier? These assistive technology (AT) devices are made primarily...