Assistive Technology for Kansans

Assistive Technology Specialist planning session.

ATK connects people with Assistive Technology

People with disabilities and health conditions of all ages have the opportunity to identify the AT they need to:

  • Learn
  • Work
  • Play
  • Participate

in Community life safely and independently.

NEW OPPORTUNITY!

The Parsons management team is seeking an agency or organization to subcontract operation of the Northeast AT Access Site. The selected entity would serve the counties of: Brown, Doniphan, Jackson, Atchison, Shawnee, Jefferson, Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Douglas, Johnson, Osage, Franklin and Miami. The successful applicant would receive annual subcontracts and business service agreements to conduct services in that region. 

The ATK Northeast AT Site RFP provides additional information and instructions on how to apply (at this link).

If you have questions, please email atkapps@ku.edu or call ATK Program Coordinators: Sheila Simmons, 620.423.9284 or Abby Browning, 785.393.8379. 

Serves Kansans statewide

Infants and toddlers - Students - Working age adults - Seniors - Individuals with vision or hearing loss - Persons with disabilities and/or chronic health conditions - Farmers - Ranchers - Agricultural workers - Active-duty soldiers and veterans
Kansas map showing regions designated by counties as well as the location of the regional AT Access Site.

Provides technology solutions and services

ATK staff demonstrate eyegaze technology.

Solutions and Services

AT Solutions in these areas:

Vision, Hearing
Speech communications, Learning, Cognition
Mobility, Seating
Daily living, Environmental adaptations
Vehicle modifications
Computer and related technology
Recreation and sports adaptations

Comprehensive AT Services include:

Product information
Equipment loan
Device demonstration
Device reuse/recycle
Assessment
Funding assistance
Training

AT Specialists are available

You can discuss your AT needs via email, phone, Skype, Zoom, or a variety of other online options. The Language Line is available by phone. Service delivery methods may fluctuate based on health concerns in Kansas.
AT Specialists smile as they look up from their laptop computers.