[Missouri-l] Fw: Missouri Assistive Tech Open House Article

[Chip Hailey]

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From: Marty Exline 
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:46 AM
Subject: Missouri Assistive Tech Open House Article


Missouri Assistive Technology's Open House last week was a resounding success with visitors attending from educational, vocational, social service, rehabilitation and other backgrounds as well as individuals with disabilities and their families.  Most of the visitors stayed well over an hour with the staff demonstrating the various categories of devices and answering questions.  Below is the link to an article on the Lees Summit Tribune's website about the event.

http://lstribune.net/lees-summit-news/touching-seeing-and-hearing.htm 

TOUCHING, SEEING AND HEARING TECHNOLOGY
TOUCHING, SEEING AND HEARING TECHNOLOGY
11.06.09
TOUCHING, SEEING AND HEARING TECH
Opening doors and possibilities for persons with disabilities
Pictured is visitor Jim Jordan of Raytown reading a Braille description of the adjacent
bulletin
 board
Missouri Assistive Technology (MoAT) is a state program that supports people with
all types of disabilities in being more independent in their daily activities through
the use of adaptive equipment. Equipment ranging from computers with speech output
for individuals who are blind, specially adapted toys for children with limited hand
movement and amplified and text telephones for persons who are hard of hearing or
deaf.
This week, on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, MoAT located in Blue Springs,
opened its doors to the public to come in and try out first hand the equipment that
persons with disabilities use to be more independent in their homes, work or educational
settings. Over 100 individuals crowded in, some driving from as far away as
St. Louis. Many visitors spent over two hours trying out equipment, asking questions
and gathering more information on how to access resources for their clients or loved
ones.
MoAT staff works with school districts, vocational rehabilitation agencies, non-profit
disability organizations, physicians, therapists, families and others to make sure
that individuals with disabilities are safe and independent in their communities.
The majority of programs and services available through MoAT are available at no
charge to the individual.
If you would like more information on MoAT, or assistive technology for persons with
disabilities, please feel free to contact the main number 816-655-6700 or the toll-free
in state phone:
  800-647-8557.
Copyright © 2009 Lee's Summit Tribune
Thanks,
Marty

C. Marty Exline, Director
Missouri Assistive Technology
816-655-6707 (direct voice)
marty.exline at att.net

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