What is ATAC?

The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) of Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ) serves as New Jersey’s federally funded assistive technology project through a sub-contract with New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Its purpose is to assist individuals across New Jersey in overcoming barriers in the system and making assistive technology more accessible to individuals with disabilities throughout the state of New Jersey.

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FREE Opportunity to Learn About Assistive Technology

The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) is pleased to announce a partnership with the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) to provide complimentary unlimited access to the ATIA Learning Center. The Learning Center provides access to an array of recorded learning sessions focusing on all aspect of assistive technology.  Learn more about the ATIA Learning Center at https://www.atia.org/learning-center/ 

To learn more about this innovative service offered by ATAC please plan to attend our webinar on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 3:30PM

Register for ATIA Learning Center Online videos

Please note: This opportunity is only for New Jersey residents and those who work for NJ agencies.

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ATAC Partner Goodwill Home Medical Equipment Recognized as one of New Jersey’s Recycling Leaders

Goodwill Home Medical Equipment was one of nine businesses, organizations and individuals recognized by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection as a state leader in recycling.

GHME was recognized as a leader in Source Reduction/Resource Management/Sustainability

Read the NJDEP Press Release to learn more about GHME

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Aging Insights Episode #118 – Assistive Technology in NJ

Mike Marotta, Director states  “Assistive Technology in NJ – so much more than you imagined.” Watch and learn as Marotta explains that ATAC offers – for free – an assortment of resources and services to help NJ’s older (and other) residents become more independent and live and age well. This includes support with low- and high-tech tools, device demonstrations and loans, and much more.

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WATCH AT Town Hall: COVID-19 & AT in Education: How Do We Adapt?

ATAC has developed a virtual AT Community of Practice to facilitate information sharing and strategies during this time of uncertainty. Check out the upcoming events on the AT Community of Practice page

(Recorded 10/18/21)

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ATAC Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

CDC Coronavirus Information Page

New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub

COVID-19 Resources

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ATAC provides funding to sub-contractors throughout New Jersey in order to effectively provide the core services of the AT Act:

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