Superior Alliance for Independent Living
(SAIL)
Assistive Technology (AT) Services
Learn About AT
Use the following to help scroll down this page:Device Demonstrations | Assistive Technology Training | Assistive Technology Public Awareness Events
Device Demonstrations
The purpose of a device demonstration is to help people compare and contrast the features and benefits of a variety of devices in order to make an informed buying decision.
Device demonstrations can include one device, multiple devices (such as comparing four different electronic enlarging devices), single category of participants and multiple categories of participants (an employee with a vision disability, their coworker and employer, for example). Device demonstrations can be direct or indirect.
Assistive Technology demonstrations provide an opportunity for individuals to compare, contrast and become familiar with various types of devices. The individual can try out the device before making a purchase. Device demonstrations increase a consumers ability to make an informed decision about the benefits, usefulness and appropriateness of the devices demonstrated for increasing their self-sufficiency and independence in education, employment, and community living.
We can meet with you to help with your specific AT needs - contact us.
Assistive Technology Trainings
SAIL offers training to service providers and interested groups in order to increase their AT-related knowledge and skills to better support people with disabilities. SAIL provides technical assistance to public and private agencies to develop and improve policies related to access to AT devices and services, including AT and transition from school to work or from nursing facilities to community living. Contact us to set up an Assistive Technology Training for your group or organization.
To learn details of currently scheduled trainings visit SAIL's AT home page.
Assistive Technology Public Awareness Events
SAIL provides information and referral to help educate consumers about their choices of AT devices and service providers. SAIL attends public awareness events to introduce the scope and potential of AT devices and services. SAIL can come to your agency or organization, attend your group meeting, or participate in your conference or exhibit hall to educate about and display a wide array of popular AT devices.
To learn details of currently scheduled public awareness events visit SAIL's AT home page.
SAIL is a partner in Michigan's Assistive Technology Program at Michigan Disability Rights Coalition.
Contact SAIL:
129 West Baraga Ave. Suite H
Marquette, MI 49855
Telephone: 906-228-5744
Toll Free: 1-800-379-7245
Fax: 906-228-5573"The contents of this web page were developed under a grant from the Department of Education. However those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal government."
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