"Although I worked at Social Security Administration for over 30 years and worked with individuals with disabilities, SAIL made me more aware of the obstacles individuals encounter in their everyday events. I want to be sure I'm not one of the obstacles."
- Tony Wros

Assistive Technology

SAIL is working to increase awareness of assistive technology and help match people to the specific technology they need to maintain or increase their independence.

Our Assistive Technology Team offers:

• Community training on A.T. devices and services
• Individual device demonstrations
• Assistance with accessing funding to purchase the A.T. devices

Assistive Technology Links

Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund

Web resources for Assistive Technology

• Used/Trade/Free
  www.atxchange.org

Web search for Assistive Medical Devices, major pharmacies, home improvement stores

• www.amazon.com
• www.alzstore.com
• www.Dynamic-Living.com
• www.ActiveAndAble.com
• www.sammonspreston.com

Government agencies

• Michigan Rehabilitation Services
  www.michigan.gov/mdcd
• Social Security Administration
  www.ssa.gov

Links

• AT Loan Fund
  www.michiganloanfunds.org
• MDRC
  www.copower.org
• Wright and Fillipis – UPAIR
  www.firsttoserve.com
• UCP AT Center
  www.ucpatcenter.org
• Michigan Disability Rights Coalition
  www.copower.org/mdrc/MDRC.htm