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The 1998 Assistive Technology Act mandated that each state and territory have an assistive technology project to educate the public about the need for and benefits of assistive technology for people with disabilities. In California the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) was charged with developing a project to meet this federal mandate. DOR created the California Assitive Technology System (CATS) to oversee the delivery of services under this mandate. DOR then contracted with the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers to operate the AT Network, California's Tech Act project.
The mission of the AT Network is to expand the accessibility of tools, resources and technology that will help increase independence, improve personal productivity and enhance the quality of life for all Californians.
An estimated 54 million people nationwide rely on AT daily to improve their quality of life. AT users span a wide range of ages from children to seniors and also include many different cultures. Examples of individuals who use AT include children with muscular dystrophy who rely on wheelchairs and/or walkers to help them be more mobile; those who are visually impaired may use canes to alert them of objects in their walking path; many seniors use grab bars in the bathtub to help prevent them from falling; those who are deaf may use vibrating alarm clocks to alert them when it’s time to wake up; some athletes use AT in the form of ankle supports to help them rehabilitate and prevent further injuries.
The AT Network is dedicated to protecting the rights of our consumers and allowing them to remain independent in the community. If you have a question, concern, or a story to share with us then please don't hesitate to contact us:
Toll-Free: 800-390-2699
TTY: 800-900-0706
E-mail: info@atnet.org
During his rehabilitation, Paul learned about his local Independent Living Center—the Community Access Center (CAC) in Riverside, California—and with the help of staff, he began to consider the possibility of using a power wheelchair to better support his daily living.
