The Assistive Technology Advisory Council (ATAC) is excited to announce an open call for proposals for the FAAST North Central Regional Demonstration Center (RDC)!

We are seeking an organization to serve as the North Central RDC, partnering with FAAST to deliver vital Assistive Technology (AT) services to their local community.
RDC’s are equipped with a library of devices to help individuals learn more about AT through hands-on exploration, short-term device loans, educational opportunities, and personalized information and assistance.

FAAST invites proposals from organizations in Florida that have experience serving people with disabilities and a background in assistive technology. This Regional
Demonstration Center will serve the following counties: Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Suwannee, and Union.
This is a meaningful opportunity to expand access to assistive technology, strengthen local services, and make a lasting impact in North Central Florida. We look forward to
connecting with organizations ready to help move assistive technology access forward!

Interested in applying? See Important Dates:

• Request for Proposal Released: 01/27/2026
• Letter of Intent Due: 02/06/2026 by 5:00 p.m. EDT
• Written Questions and Inquiries Due: 02/13/2026 by 12:00 p.m. EDT
• FAAST Response to Written Questions: 02/18/2026 by 12:00 p.m. EDT
• Proposals Due: 02/27/2026 by 3:00 p.m. EDT
• Evaluation and Proposal Scoring Completed: 03/03/2026 by 5:00 p.m. EDT
• Proposal Results Confirmed by ATAC: 03/05/2026
• Top Ranked Proposal Posted on www.faast.org 03/06/2026
• Anticipated Contract Start Date: 05/01/2026

If you require assistance accessing the proposal or the proposal documents in another format, email Eric Reed at ereed@faast.org.