Rhode
Island's
Assistive Technology Access Partnership
(ATAP
)
40 Fountain Street ~ Providence,
RI 02903
401.421.7005 (V) ~ 401.421.7016 (TDD) ~ 401.222.3574 (FAX) ~ 401.272.8090
(Spanish)
ATAP Information & Referral - 800.916.8324
Assisstive
Technology Conference
Assistive
Technology: Improving Lives Daily
November 20, 2003
On Thursday, November 20th, hundreds of people conversed on the Crowne Plaza in Warwick to find out what was new that could help "Improve Lives Daily" for individuals with disabilities. Exhibits and presentations were designed to provide information, resources and networking opportunities focused upon how advances in assistive technology can make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families.
The Assistive
Technology Access Partnership (ATAP)Awards Luncheon
ATAP was proud to recognize the following
award recipients for their valuable contributions to the inclusion of
people with disabilities through the use of assistive technology...
| CARDI's Furniture Superstores - for providing real-time closed captioning services to the deaf and hard of hearing communities in RI and Southeastern Massachusetts. |  Nick Cardi, Judi Carlson, Ron Cardi, Barbara Morse, Pete Cardi |
 Judi Carlson, Wayne Charness, Barbara Morse |
Hasbro, Inc. - for providing work place accommodations |
| Dr. Kate McCarthy-Barnett - for helping to increase public awareness about disability issues including the need for accessible mammography equipment |  Judi Carlson, Dr. Kate McCarthy-Bennett, Barbara Morse |
 Judi Carlson, Michelle Palazzolo, O.D., Barbara Morse |
Michelle Palazzolo, O.D. - for providing an office that is accessible to people with disabilities in order to provide medical services to those in need |
| Trinity Repertory Company - for providing signed performances and assistive listening devices for the deaf and hard of hearing communities |  Judi Carlson, Kate Leach, Barbara Morse |
| The Crow's Nest Restaurant - for providing an accessible facility and going above and beyond to accommodate those needing assistance | |
A Special Recognition Award was given to Barbara Morse for her continuous efforts in making the public aware of the benefits of assistive technology.
|
 Judi Carlson, Barbara Morse, Sharon Charrette |
Exhibitors Included:
Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP)
AbilityPlus, Inc.
Accessing Community Transportation (ACT)
Access Solutions
Adaptive Driving Program Inc.
Adaptive Mobility Equipment, Inc.
Adaptive Technology Consulting Inc.
Adaptive Telephone Equipment Loan (ATEL) Program
AdaptiVision
Assistive Technology Laboratory at URI
Assistive Technology Inc.
Carroll Center for the Blind
Empowering Access, L.L.C.
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
Freedom Scientific, Blind/Low Vision Group
Health Science
Kurzweil Educational Systems Inc.
Low Vision Products of New England
National Federal of the Blind of RI
Northeast Technical Assistance Center
The New England ADA & Accessible IT Center
RI Governor's Commission on Disabilities
Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL)
PARI - A Resource Center for Independent Living
Patient Lifts of New England
Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College
Quality Van Sales Inc.
RI Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Rhode Island Relay
Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation
The New England Assistive Technology Marketplace
TechACCESS of Rhode Island
Vanguard Home Medical Equipment
Vision Dynamics L.L.C.
Thank you to all who attended this event, as well as to those who participated in it as an exhibitor, presenter, or volunteer.
