About AT Ohio

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We are on OSU West Campus Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (The building is locked at 4:30 p.m.) We are not open on weekends.

Device Lending Library Note:

A new device request/agreement form has been posted. If you have difficulty with it, please contact Gaye Spetka at atohio@osu.edu.

In-person pick-up and return option for borrowed devices is now open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and Fridays by appointment only. 

We are open to visitors and for device demonstrations by appointment. If you wish to visit us for a device demonstration, please call 800-784-3425 or 614-292-2390 or email atohio@osu.edu to make an appointment. 
 

Virtual Office Hours

We are still available for virtual consultations for disability professionals across the state via Zoom.  
To schedule a virtual consultation, please email us at atohio@osu.edu, or call us at 1-800-784-3425.

STAFF:
William T. Darling Phd - Director
614-292-7721
darling.12@osu.edu
Eric T. Rathburn - Director Computer Refurbish Program
614-688-3222866-801-7306
rathburn.17@osu.edu
M. Gaye Spetka - Library Program Manager
614-292-2390 / 800-784-3425
spetka.1@osu.edu

Assistive Technology of Ohio Can
Assistive Technology of Ohio demonstration van

 

Assistive Technology of Ohio is Ohio's A.T. Act Program. 

Our Mission

AT Ohio's mission is to help Ohioans with disabilities learn about or acquire assistive technology. Assistive Technology refers to devices, equipment or services that assist individuals with disabilities to function independently in the areas of work, home or school. We offer several programs and services to achieve that goal. We also keep up with current legislative activity that affects persons with disabilities, and educate legislators about the needs and concerns of citizens with disabilities.

Assistive Technology of Ohio (AT Ohio) is a federally funded nonprofit organization that is part of the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University. AT Ohio is the officially designated Tech Act program for Ohio. 

The federal agency of Health and Human Services provides funding for all tech act programs. Each state and U.S. territory provide appropriate services under the guidelines of the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended in 2004.

Please note: We are NOT a grants-giving or funding organization. We do not assist in financing the purchase of adapted vans or any assistive technology.. If you need funding for a device, we might be able to direct you to resources that may provide funding, but we do not fund for finance vehicles or devices. 

To learn more about assistive technology programs in other states, please visit the Association for Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP) the national web site for state-designated Assistive Technology Programs.

Webinar Announcements

Thank you to everyone who was a part of our weekly Webinar Wednesdays! Throughout this Covid19 pandemic, AT Ohio offered free one-hour webinars on a variety of assistive technology topics. Our primary presenter was Heather Koren, an assistive technology expert from Westminster Technologies. We have put a temporary pause on the webinars – for two reasons. The first is that schools are back in session, and so many of our educators would not be able to attend on the normal 10:00 AM schedule. But we are also revamping our online video presence by launching the Assistive Technology of Ohio Training Center, focused on bringing the best information to Ohio’s disability professionals.

Starting January 1, 2021 the Center will provide webinars, product demonstrations, product training, and other educational programming surrounding assistive technology products for people with disabilities. Heather’s webinars will continue – but they will be offered through the Training Center, with a slightly different look to them. We will have more information soon about all of the services to be offered in this new endeavor. In the meantime, please be on the lookout in your inboxes for our periodic Ohio Disability Tech Update features, featuring short videos highlighting interesting and important topics in the field of assistive technology.

Meanwhile, you can find handouts and links to recorded webinars on ATOhio's Webinars page. Note: Recorded webinars are stored for a limited time. If you cannot access a webinar, it is probably  no longer available.

If you have questions, email Bill Darling at darling.12@osu.edu

New Video

Take a look at a video under Assistive Technology Videos on this page to view brief Youtube video about the importance of completing the US Census.

Take a Virtual Tour

Now you can sign up for a telepresence tour of Assistive Technology of Ohio! We have telepresence robots at our west campus location and would love to show you around. We will take you on a quick tour of our library and demonstration program as you control the robot from your iPad, phone, computer or tablet. See the latest in assistive technology without leaving your home or office. Please contact Bill Darling at darling.12@osu.edu to set up a time. Hope to see you soon!

In the Springfield Sun newspaper: Read how the telepresence robot program is helping a student in Springfield, OH.

Springfield Sun (Link opens a new page)

Give us your feedback -- user surveys

If you have participated in any of Assistive Technology of Ohio's programs, have borrowed a device from our lending library, or have borrowed a toy from any of the libraries participating in our Adaptive Toy Lending Program, or if you were a recipient of a refurbished computer from our Computer Refurbish program, we want your input! Please complete the appropriate user survey from the list below. Completion of a survey takes only a few minutes, and you will be helping us improve our programs. If you use assistive technology to access your computer, but cannot access our surveys, please contact us at atohio@osu.edu and we will gladly furnish you with an alternate format.

User surveys:
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Assistive Technology Device Loan Customer Survey 
Assistive Technology Lease (CCTV or Telepresence Robot)

Computer Refurbish and Redistribution
Adaptive Toy Libraries
Device Demonstration
Assistive Technology Device Training

 

Device Request / Agreement Form
 


What are you doing with your old computer?

Why not donate it to Assistive Technology of Ohio's Computer Refurbish program? (Your donation may be tax-deductible.) Please note: we do NOT accept printers, scanners or fax machines. Contact Eric Rathburn at 866-801-7306, 614-688-3222 or e-mail at rathburn.17@osu.edu.

Email list: To get on our Constant Contact email list, send your email to atohio@osu.edu. Please include your name, company and job title. You will receive Constant Contact email notification about webinars, updates on AT Ohio programs and services, and assistive technology in our device lending library.

Where to find us

Assistive Technology of Ohio
Area 200
1314 Kinnear Road
Columbus, OH   43212

Phone: 800-784-3425
Local: 614-292-2390
email: atohio@osu.edu

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Assistive Technology Videos

Ohio DD Talks, Season 2 Episode 2

Assistive Technology and Everyday Life

In April 2021, Governor Mike DeWine declared April 14 as Assistive Technology Awareness Day! In the spirit if AT, Ohio DD Talks welcomed William Darling from Assistive Technology of Ohio who discussed the benefits of assistive technology & how it supports people with disabilities in their everyday life!

And, in case you missed it, welcome Nathan Turner as Ohio DD Talks' new co-host!
 


Ohio Disability Tech Update: Ohioans With Disabilities Need You To Fill Out The Census - YouTube

From the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) YouTube Channel

Lending Library Helps Educate About Tech Devices

Robot Supports Students to Attend School Virtually

Worthington Schools

Telepresence Robot in Worthington Estates Elementary