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The Assistive Technology of Alaska (ATLA) connects Alaskans who have disabilities with the tools they need in order to learn, work, play, and participate in community life safely and independently.

ATLA offers training as well as no-cost equipment demonstrations and short term loans (as items are available). We also provide some assistance to find funding, develop partnerships with state agencies and organizations, and publish resource materials and event calendars. An used equipment recycling program is also coordinated by ATLA. 

ATLA staff

ATLA staff does not advocate for or recommend specific devices or software programs.  They help consumers make “informed choices” by providing them with information about different technologies that meet their needs and skills, then giving them an opportunity to try out some of their choices in at their demonstration center.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about ATLA and some of the services and products we have to offer.  Proceeds from purchases made through ATLA go back into supporting Alaska's only comprehensive Assistive Technology Supplier and Service Provider in the State.  By using ATLA, you are supporting ATLA's goal of providing all Alaskans with the technology they need to achieve their educational, vocational, and independent living goals.

ATLA ANNOUNCEMENTS

Assistive Technology of Alaska (ATLA), the Federal Tech Act Project for Alaska, is sponsoring a series of five free after school (3:30-4:30 PM) webinars for Alaska teachers. All educators (teachers, aides, parents, and administrators) are invited to attend. More than one person can attend as a group with a speaker phone.

Each webinar will feature an overview of one technology tool that will support access to reading and writing across the curriculum in spite of reading delays, learning disabilities, TBI, physical disabilities, andother challenges to text access. The first two webinars will feature text-based reading and writing support software. The middle webinar will feature a web-based initiative that supports access to books regardless of disability. The final two webinars will feature different picture based literacy software that will enable reading and writing for students who need picture support.

Go to the Education link on the left navigation for more information!