Assistive Technology Partnerships in Georgia James Moorhead (DHS - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services Assistive Technology Partnerships in Georgia James Moorhead (DHS DAS) Aging Services Coordinator, In-Home Services Rachel Wilson, COTA/L (Tools for Life) Assistive Technology Specialist 9/10/2018

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Assistive Technology • any item or piece of equipment that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of an individual in all aspects of life, allowing individuals to continue with daily tasks independently Low High Cost Cost Low High Tech Tech Georgia Department of Human Services | Division of Aging Services 3 9/10/2018

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Assistive Technology Partnerships in GA Dept Tools for Life Division of AAAs Community CILs FODAC GA Tech Aging Services Health Durable Evals & Money Follows Information & Medical Tool Kits ADRCs Assessments the Person Referral Equipment/ Reuse Program Community Care Services IL Skills Training Mini-Grants Demo Labs Vehicle Mods Program Training (Medicaid) Assistive Decision- Service Transition Credit Able Technology making Tool Provision Services Donations Georgia Department of Human Services | Division of Aging Services 8 9/10/2018