Michigan's Assistive Technology Program
Assistive
Technology Connections
Volume 8, Issue 8, August 2007
In This Issue:
Road to Freedom and AT
As part of a 50 state tour, the Road to Freedom bus is making 4 stops in Michigan. Michigan's AT Program has subcontracted with local organizers to build awareness of AT at 3 of these stops. Join the fun! For more information about Road to Freedom see: http://www.roadtofreedom.org/cs/home
- Sunday, August 12th 12 pm – 3 pm Ferris Park 500 W. Shiawassee
Lansing:
A fun, family picnic at celebration of the ADA’s 17th birthday! Join the mobility device decorating contest! For more information, please contact Marsha Moers and the Capital Area for Independent Living (517) 241-0393. - Monday, August 13th 11 am – 12 pm Flint, MI:
The Disability Network will host a media and community leadership event in Flint celebrating the ADA and supporting the ADA Restoration Act. For more information, please contact Vicki Sacharski at (810) 742-1800. - Monday, August 13th 4 pm – 7 pm Mackinaw Bridge:
A picnic will be held at the welcome center on the UP side of the bridge and the Tour will be making a brief stop. For more information, please contact Amy Maes at the Superior Alliance for Independent Living (SAIL) (906) 228-5744. - Tuesday, August 14th 12 pm – 3 pm Downtown Commons
Area Marquette, MI:
Several organizations are joining together to celebrate the ADA’s 17th birthday and welcome the Tour. A picnic will be held downtown Marquette with food, music, fun, information from local organizations, and the Road to Freedom Tour. For more information, please contact Amy Maes at the Superior Alliance for Independent Living (SAIL) (906) 228-5744.
Calendar:
- October 8, 2007 2nd Annual Life without Limits through Assistive Technology Conference and Expo Marriott Hotel at Centerpoint Pontiac, Michigan. This event is free to people with disabilities and family members; reasonably priced for professionals. For more information, please call UCP of Metro Detroit at (248) 557-5070 E-Mail: main@ucpdetroit.org. Web page about the conference.
- October 18, 2007 Pathway to Possibilities 2007 - Dearborn’s Disability Awareness Day at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. This year’s Pathway to Possibilities theme will be “Let’s Make the World More Accessible for YOU”. The keynote speaker is Ira David Socol. For more information call Susan Fitzmaurice, City of Dearborn ADA Coordinator, at (313) 943-2789, TTY (313) 943-2835.
- October 18-20, 2007 Closing the Gap 25th Annual Conference & Preconference Workshops - October 16-17, 2007 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- January 30 - February 2, 2008 Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) 2008 Conference and Exhibition Caribe Royale Resort Orlando, Florida
Highlighted Item on the AT Xchange
Recently posted on the AT Xchange is Rolling Wheeled Walker w/seat & basket. Color - Mauve. Weight-activated braking system, allows ability to stop walker with lightest touch. Single front wheels, double rear wheels. Rolls easily with very little effort. Padded seat with basket under seat. Folds for easy storage or for taking in vehicle. Weight limit - 225 lbs. Used 3 weeks.
- Winnie Walker Model 503
- Condition: Excellent,
- Listing price = $125.00
- Price when new (MSRP) = $229
- Age of intended user= Adult
Go to AT Xchange http://www.atxchange.org to see this and many other new postings! The AT Xchange is a new Michigan-based website where people can buy, sell or give away assistive technology (AT). Do you have a used AT item in storage that could really help someone who has a disability? It could be anything from a wheelchair, stair lift, Braille reader, or reacher! If so, just post a classified ad AT Xchange.org. Include a digital photo. ATxchange is open to vendors who have used equipment for sale also. And don't worry about cost, ATXchange is a free service! Maybe you or someone you know is looking for AT? If you can't find what you are looking for, you can post it as an item wanted and receive an email message telling you if and when someone posts the item you are looking for. You may find the AT you are seeking for a bargain price - even for free!
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