Tools for Life, Georgia's AT Act Program

04/22/2026

Today is National Assistive Technology Awareness Day! Our dedicated team has some favorite AT devices and solutions that they use every day, and we want to share them with you!

Assistive technology isn't just wheelchairs or hearing aids. AT includes everyday technologies that empower people of all ages and abilities to live, learn, work, and participate fully in all aspects of life.

04/21/2026

How is assistive technology funded?

Assistive technology can be funded through:
· Medicaid State Plans
· Medicaid Waivers
· Money Follows the Person
· Medicare
· Private insurance
· Vocational Rehabilitation
· School systems
· State AT Act Programs
· And more!

Assistive Technology. Access Matters. Awareness Matters. Policy Matters.

assistive technology. everywhere. everyone.

04/20/2026

From Twinkle to Wrinkle – Assistive Technology supports people throughout the lifespan!

Assistive Technology is not just about disability; it’s about independence at every stage of life. This includes people who have temporary, intermittent, and progressive disabilities. It also includes those aging into disability and those who do not yet identify as having a disability!

Assistive Technology devices include early intervention communication tools, learning supports in school, workplace accommodations, and aging-in-place technologies.

Assistive technology. Everywhere. Everyone.

04/20/2026

There are still spots available for next month's hands-on Monarch workshop with American Printing House for the Blind (APH)! Join us to learn the basics of the APH Monarch, an innovative tactile graphics device that provides dynamic displays for students who are blind or visually impaired.

Visit bit.ly/APH-Monarch-2026 to learn more and to register. This 1-day training is being offered at two separate locations. The Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation will host the workshop on May 7, and the Georgia Academy for the Blind - GAB will host the workshop on May 8.

CEUs, CRCs, and ACVREP units will be offered for this workshop. Registration closes April 29, so reserve your spot today!

04/18/2026

Our team is still thinking about our amazing Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation Open House!

Tools for Life had such a great time connecting with community members, partners, and colleagues. We’re excited to continue sharing more moments from the event!

04/17/2026

Today, we’re sharing a heartfelt farewell to Sara Johnstone, our Occupational Therapy Intern at Tools for Life.

We are grateful for the impact Sara has made during her time with us, from building strong community connections to creating a valuable toolkit and sharing her work with the CIDI team. Sara was a true asset, and we wish her continued success in all that’s ahead.

Please join us in wishing her the very best!

04/16/2026

A new mobility and access map is being launched, and you're invited to the launch on Thursday, May 7, in Lawrenceville!

The Georgia Mobility and Access Planner, or G-MAP, app has been designed to enhance mobility and access, connecting users with real-time transit support in Gwinnett County.

Hear from leaders from Gwinnett County Government, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Atlanta Regional Commission, and the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia, Inc.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/5y522szr to learn more and to reserve your spot!

04/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation Open House and stopped by Tools for Life! The Open House was a success, and we appreciated the opportunity to engage with so many community members.

We would also like to thank Advisory Council members Brenda Lynn and Kim McRae for volunteering their time and connecting with attendees throughout the event.

We had such a great experience that we wanted to share a few photos from the Open House with everyone!

04/15/2026

We are excited to be a part of this great event this weekend!

Our Spring Carnival is THIS SATURDAY!!!! We are so excited about this event - it’s become a fun spring tradition at GASLC that you do not want to miss!

💛 10:00 - 12:30pm
💛 GASLC parking lot
💛 tons of fun activities
💛 resource fair for parents

We’ll see you there!
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04/14/2026

As we approach this year's National Assistive Technology Awareness Day on April 22, the Tools for Life team is sharing that assistive technology is all around us!

Mainstream Technology = Assistive Technology

Not all assistive technology is specialized. Sometimes, the most powerful AT is mainstream technology used in accessible ways.

Assistive Technology. Everywhere. Everyone.

04/13/2026

Sign up for our new mailing list!

Tools for Life has used Mailchimp for email communications for many years. To better support our growing mailing list, we are transitioning to a new email platform called Emma. Mailchimp will no longer be used starting Friday, May 15.

Register your email address by filling out our new mailing list form at https://bit.ly/GA-TFL-Mail to stay connected!

04/10/2026

There's still time to RSVP for the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation Open House! On Tuesday, April 14, come and meet the Tools for Life team, explore the assistive technology labs, and learn about the latest in disability-related research.

Send in your RSVP at https://bit.ly/CIDI-OpenHouse-2026 and join us for an afternoon of learning and connections!