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A Resource for Supporting Individuals with Disabilities to Utilize Technology to Pursue & Sustain Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)

Assistive Technology (AT) can impact a person’s well-being by improving their ability to see, speak, hear, walk, eat, bathe, connect with loved ones, and live more independently. As defined in the Assistive Technology Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-364), assistive technology means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

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Examining How Historically Black Colleges and Universities Serve Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Higher Education Programs

Webinar Date: May 14, 2024 | Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET In May, join the Administration on Disabilities (AoD) Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) for our May 2024 National Community of Practice (CoP) Webinar.

DETAC Announces New Results and Innovation in Systems Excellence (RISE) Peer e-Learning Community: Show Me the Money! Accessing Medicaid Administrative Claiming for Brain Injury Services and Supports

Open to: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Grantees SPACE IS LIMITED – APPLY NOW at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6EwfBeUA3OGnl8gcZMXlmDmqJ16Pe8HDTKL-SvpqGZbDeiA/viewform?usp=sf_link APPLICATIONS DUE: Friday, April 19, 2024 Launch Meeting/Session 1: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 “Title XIX of the Social Security Act

National Financial Capability Month: Engaging Diverse Communities Through Financial Education and Empowerment

Webinar Date: April 16, 2024 | Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET In April, the AoD Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) hosted a webinar to increase awareness about National Financial Capability Month. Financial education is

Strategies to Support People with Developmental Disabilities and Brain Injury to Achieve Employment Goals Through Small Business Ownership

Webinar Date: March 12, 2024 | Time: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET On March 12, the AoD Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) celebrated Developmental Disabilities (DD) and Brain Injury (BI) Awareness month with nearly 400

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