Webinar - Financing Assistive Technology

Please join the Washington Access Fund in welcoming Mike Smith, an Attorney from Disability Rights Washington for a free webinar on financing assistive technology on Wednesday, June 26th at 12:00pm-1:00pm.

Ask almost any person with a disability who uses assistive technology, and they are likely to tell you that these are their most important assets. They also are likely to tell you that there are times when they have been unable to pay for such assets – either because they are on limited incomes or the devices they need are just “too expensive” or both.

Although it is often assumed that assistive technologies for people with disabilities are paid for by public and private health insurance and/or various government programs, that is simply not the case. Join this webinar to learn about alternative financing options and ways to pay for assistive technology!

Register now for this free webinar that will be taking place on Wednesday, June 26th at 12:00pm by emailing: leann@washingtonaccessfund.org, or by calling: (206) 328-5116. Once you have registered, we will provide you with a link to attend the webinar and call-in information.

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Adaptive Cycling for All this Summer

At WATAP, we get the importance of having access to assistive device and the opportunity to try them out. So if you're looking to rent adaptive sporting equipment or want an opportunity to learn about adaptive sports there are resources here in our outdoorsy State for you. As many know, the Outdoors for All Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1979 as the Ski for All Foundation. Today, over 2,000 children and adults with disabilities exercise their abilities while skiing, cycling, hiking, kayaking and more through the organization's programs. Their goal is to transform lives through outdoor recreation and the following story illustrates how they're succeeding.

"My daughter has been battling brain cancer for over 2 years and has not been on a bike since. She continually watches from the side line, as her brother and the neighbor kids ride their bikes, wanting to join them so badly. When we heard of Outdoors for All we were so excited to give her some of her childhood back. She was just thrilled to get on your bike and ride. It was as huge a moment for her as her Make-a-wish!! ”

Outdoors for All is committed to providing more opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families so that they may get outdoors and recreate together. This summer, they'll be expanding the drop-in adaptive cycle rental program. Beginning June 28^th, individuals with disabilities and their families may come to the Magnuson Park office in Seattle on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am – 5 pm to enjoy the fun of adaptive cycling! Staff and volunteers will be available to help individuals with disabilities explore a variety of adaptive cycles and find the best match. Magnuson Park has miles of trails to enjoy and the park is just across the street from the Burke-Gilman Trail if you’re interested in a longer ride on a protected bike path.

Symposium on Disability, Technology, and Rehabilitation in Low and Middle Income Countries

Keynote Speaker: Chapal Khasnabis,
World Health Organization

The symposium will bring together leading researchers and practitioners who focus on improving and increasing access to appropriate technology and rehabilitation products and services in low and middle income countries. Participate in person or through a live webcast.
Symposium Themes:
• Assistive technology and accessible information and
communication technology
• Service delivery models
• Human resource development
• Policy, regulatory and funding mechanisms for supporting
provision of technology and rehabilitation
• Research and evidence-based practice

June 27th & 28th, 2013 at the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
Register now. $50 per day, $25 per day student rate.