The ATAP Partners

The ATAP Lead Agency coordinates the overall activities and funds for the project.
Office of Rehabilitation Services
Program Director: Kathleen Grygiel
40 Fountain Street, Providence, RI 02903
401.421.7005 ext. 373 (V) or 401.421.7016 (TTY)
Email: kgrygiel@ors.ri.gov
Homepage: http://www.atap.ri.gov

The ATAP Central Resource Center for Assistive Technology provides information, referrals, demonstrations, and technical assistance to individuals with questions regarding assistive technology. The Center coordinates a library of informational sources and provides demonstrations of assistive technology.
TechACCESS of Rhode Island
110 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite I
Warwick, RI 02888-3854
800.916.8324 (V/TTY) ~ 401.463.0202 (V/TTY)
Email: techaccess@techaccess-ri.org
Homepage: http://www.techaccess-ri.org

The ATAP Resource Center for Children and Youth targets the needs of children up to the age of 21. Parents, children and school personnel can "try out" assistive technology through presentations via this resource center.
East Bay Educational Collaborative
317 Market Street, Warren, RI 02885
401.245.2045 (V) ~ RI Relay 711
Email: Labittl@ride.ri.net
Homepage: http://ebecri.org

The ATAP Resource Center for Elders and Individuals with Sensory Impairments provides a key linkage to the Independent Living system in Rhode Island. Through this resource, elderly can learn about inexpensive assistive technology devices that will assist them in their daily lives.
Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL)
1944 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02889
401.738.1013 (V) ~ 401.738.1015 (TTY)
Email: oscil@oscil.org
Homepage: http://www.oscil.org

PARI Affordable Assistance Technology Program (PAAT) provides those who could otherwise not afford and acquire much needed equipment to become more independent.
PARI Independent Living Center
PARI Center for Independent Living
Independence Square - 500 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Voice/TTY 401.725.1966
Email: lcanuel@pari-ilc.org
Homepage: http://www.pari-ilc.org

AdaptiveTelephone Equipment Loan Program (ATEL) provides equipment to qualified individuals who have hearing and/or speech impairments, or who suffer from neuromuscular damage or disease, to enable them to use the telephone.
ATEL (AdaptiveTelephone Equipment Loan Program)
100 Houghton Street, Providence, RI 02904
401.276.0875 (V) ~ 401.861.6677 (TTY)
Email: dcorson@riatelprogram.org
Homepage: http://www.riatelprogram.org

Rhode Island Council on Assistive Technology (RICAT) is the advisory board to the ATAP project. RICAT members are predominately AT users who advocate for legislative and other changes in the system to increase the access to AT for individuals with disabilities. (Contact the ATAP Lead Agency.)

If you have any questions or comments related to the Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP), contact Kathleen Grygiel at 401.421.7005 ext. 373 or via email at kgrygiel@ors.ri.gov.