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AT & AT Net

What is the AT Network

The AT Network is a statewide project of the California Department of Rehabilitation administered by the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers, Inc. The AT Network, which includes 29 independent living centers (ILCs) in California and a number of service providers and AT vendors, is dedicated to expanding the accessibility to assistive technologies that can help increase independence, improve personal productivity, and enhance the quality of life for all Californians. Services of the AT Network include a free Information & Referral line (1-800-390-2699), Device Lending Libraries, low interest loans, a used device exchange, training programs, public policy analysis and advocacy on behalf of the disability community.

The AT Network provides free information, education, and outreach about assistive technology, and offers a free information and referral service to California residents on AT suppliers, daily living devices, community resources, funding resources and more.

Today: The AT Network has continued to grow and has established itself as a statewide leader in information, referral and education on AT. Consumers served continues to grow, averaging 20,000 annually.

Who uses AT?

An estimated 54 million people nationwide rely on AT daily to improve their quality of life. AT users span a wide range of ages from children to seniors and also include many different cultures. Examples of individuals who use AT include children with muscular dystrophy who rely on wheelchairs and/or walkers to help them be more mobile; those who are visually impaired may use canes to alert them of objects in their walking path; many seniors use grab bars in the bathtub to help prevent them from falling; those who are deaf may use vibrating alarm clocks to alert them when it’s time to wake up; some athletes use AT in the form of ankle supports to help them rehabilitate and prevent further injuries.

The AT Network is dedicated to protecting the rights of our consumers and allowing them to remain independent in the community. If you have a question, concern, or a story to share with us then please don't hesitate to contact us:

Toll-Free: 800-390-2699
TTY: 800-900-0706
E-mail: info@atnet.org

Photo of Paul Gonzales in his powerchair looking at the lift installed on his van
quote marksDuring his rehabilitation, Paul learned about his local Independent Living Center—the Community Access Center (CAC) in Riverside, California—and with the help of staff, he began to consider the possibility of using a power wheelchair to better support his daily living.