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The PAAT program was designed to increase access to assistive technology (AT) to individuals with disabilities. The program reaches throughout the state. To be eligible, a person need only have a disability and be in need of an AT device or service. PAAT can help a person obtain funding for a device that needs to be purchased or modified for the purpose of increasing his/her independence. Some funding sources that may be considered are Medicaid, Medicare, special education, or private insurance.

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Below is a description of our planned emphasis for 2008 - 2009. Please email (to info@thegao.org) or mail (to 150 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 430, Decatur, GA 30030) your comments, suggestions, or questions. We welcome your comments on our work throughout the year.

The first priority of the PAAT program is to protect individuals with disabilities in need of assistive technology devices and services in Georgia from abuse and neglect.

Objective 1: Advocate on behalf of people unnecessarily institutionalized for the provision of appropriate assistive technology.

The second priority of the PAAT program is to respond to prevent discrimination and legal rights violations of persons with disabilities in need of assistive technology devices and services.

Objective 1: Advocate on behalf of people who live in the community for the provision of appropriate assistive technology.

The third priority of the PAAT program is to promote the integration and self-determination of persons with disabilities in need of assistive technology devices and services.

Objective 1: Empower people with disabilities in need of assistive technology, family members and other concerned citizens to advocate for the provision of appropriate assistive technology.

The PAAT program is staffed by an attorney who can address individual as well as systems change issues. The scope of PAAT's advocacy may include (but is not limited to) providing information, negotiating policy changes, or formally challenging denials and barriers.

For a more general description and philosophy of this program please see our brochure