Community Research for Assistive Technology

In 2001-2007 The AT Network conducted extensive research into the use and barriers to use of assistive technology by Californians with disabilities. This first-ever community based research surveyed thousands of consumers about their use of AT, aquisition of AT and its impact on daily living and employment opportunities. Below are links to the project's final reports and products.

• Is It Working? (.pdf) (.doc) (Español)
• How It Works. (.pdf) (.doc) (Español)
• Tools for Living: Assistive Technology Experiences of Californians with Disabilities (.pdf) (.htm)
• A Year of Action: Creating Change Together (.pdf) (.doc) (Español)
• Issue Briefs:
  • AT On the Job (.pdf) (.doc) (Español)
  • AT Race Data (.pdf)
  • AT Social Isolation (.pdf)
  • AT the Unmet Needs (.doc)
• Project Information
  • Project Abstract (.pdf) (.doc)
  • Research Cycle (.pdf) (.doc)
  • Consumer Survey (.pdf) (.rtf)
• Tools for Action
  • Business
    • Team Walmart Report (.pdf) (.doc)
    • Team Walmart Survey (.doc)
    • Asssitive Technology in the World of Business Presentation (.ppt) (.ppt Español)
    • Assistive Technology in the World of Buiness Presentation notes (.doc) (Español)
  • Education
    • Funding Tips Poster (.pdf) (Español)
  • Public Policy
    • Healthcare Principles (.pdf) (.doc) (Español.pdf) (Español.doc) (Chinese.pdf) (Chinese.doc)
    • Healthcare Talking Points (.pdf) (.doc) (Español.pdf) (Español.rtf)
  • Under Served
    • Team Under Served Poster (.pdf) (Español)

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