What is the AT Advisory Council?

Advising – Connecting - Strengthening Access to Assistive Technology in Alabama

The AT Advisory Council plays a vital role in shaping the work of APTAT. Council members bring valuable insights, lived experience, and professional expertise to help guide the direction of Alabama’s Assistive Technology program.

The AT Act requirement

The Assistive Technology Act requires each state’s AT program to form an advisory council – a body that offers consumer-driven advice to help guide and evaluate the program.

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Who Are The Members of the AT Advisory Council?

The members of Alabama’s AT Advisory Council hail from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and expertise. Most members are people with disabilities or their family members, as well as professionals from education, health, ageing, and other service systems.

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What Does The AT Advisory Council Do?

Serves as an ambassador for the APTAT program and the broader AT Act initiative
Advises APTAT on the needs and priorities of Alabama’s disability community
Shares information, resources, and networking opportunities to strengthen AT services
Provides input and feedback on improving access to and acquisition of Assistive Technology statewide
Supports the evaluation of program activities and suggests changes based on progress reports
Encourages collaboration with other agencies and partners to enhance AT services across Alabama

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Join the Council

Do you have an interest in access, inclusion, and the power of Assistive Technology? We’d love to hear from you.

The AT Advisory Council welcomes individuals from all walks of life – especially those with lived experience of disability, or who care for someone who does.

We value diverse voices and perspectives that reflect the communities we serve across Alabama.

Are you

a self-advocate?
a family member?
a service provider?

Maybe you’re simply someone who wants to make a difference. Whichever is your area of interest, your voice matters – and we’d like to hear from you.

We’re always on the lookout for dedicated individuals who care about inclusion and who cherish the enormous benefits of Assistive Technology.

Apply to join the AT Advisory Council

Current AT Advisory Council Members

Here are the current members of the AT Advisory Council. Together, they help guide APTAT’s mission to improve access to Assistive Technology across Alabama.