Technology Assistance Program

The TAP program promotes awareness of assistive technology, services and devices through information and training. TAP is authorized to provide investigation, negotiation and litigation to individuals in their relationships with programs, projects and facilities funded under the Rehabilitation Act as amended, the Individual with Disabilities Education Act, the Developmental Disabilities Act and other legislation related tot he provision of assistive technology.

Attention Notices:

Medicaid - Motorized and Customized Mobility Devices (July 30, 1999)

Position Regarding Rule Promulgation with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Feb 1999)

Accessible Electronic and Information Technology (AEIT) Task Force Meeting Minutes

The purpose of the AEIT Task Force is to make recommendations on increasing accessibility to the state's electronic and information technology systems for persons with disabilities.

AEIT Task Force Minutes from Meeting #1 on August 17, 2005 (PDF file, 74k)
AEIT Task Force Minutes from Meeting #2 on September 20, 2005 (PDF file, 53k)

Fact Sheets (click here for more):

NEW -- Information and Resource Guide to Assistive Technology (Acrobat file, 200k)

Transition Services: A Requirement of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act (en español)

Position Papers:

Funding for Assistive Techology Devices and Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Through Florida's Residential Services Programs. (PDF file, 12k)

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