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The disAbility Resource Center, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Assistive Technology:

Assistive Technology is any device, adaptive equipment, or service which enables people with disabilities to accomplish a task that would otherwise 
not be possible.

Assistive Technology Device:
Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with 
disabilities.

At the disAbility Resource Center, you can find:

  • Information on devices that can make your life easier
  • Catalogs and other information on sources of equipment and devices
  • Information on financing equipment and devices
  • Short-term loan of equipment such as wheelchairs, assistive listening and communications devices, and more
  • Demonstration of kitchen, bath and other kinds of equipment that you can try before making a purchase
  • Referrals to other sources of information or funding for equipment and devices
Assistive Technology Service:
The evaluation of the needs of an individual with a disability, including a functional evaluation of the individual's customary environment; Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of 
assistive technology devices by individuals with disabilities; Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices; Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs; Training or technical assistance to an individual with disabilities, or, where appropriate, the family of an individual with disabilities; Training or technical assistance for professionals, employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of individuals with disabilities.

This following URL may answer some questions for parents and teachers of children in Local public schools on funding for assistive technology in the schools.
http://www.nls.org/specedat.htm

For additional information on Assistive Technology contact:
VATS - The Virginia Assistive Technology System
8004 Franklin Farms Drive
P.O. Box K300
Richmond, VA  23288
804.662.9994 (local voice/text telephone)
800.552.5019 (Toll free voice/text telephone)
804.662.9478 (FAX)


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dRC Board of Directors

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Thomas Frank
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Mark Schwartz
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Woody Van Valkenburgh
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Melvin Padgett
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Greg Calvert
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Jerry Craft
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Mike King
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Loraine Lemoine
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Angela Matney
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Greg Wright

dRC Contact Information

Phone:

540.373.2559

Toll Free:

800-648-6324

Fax:

540.373.8126

Direct VP:

540.645-5419

Toll Free:

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866.643.4953

Address:

409 Progress St

Fredericksburg, VA  22401

 
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