[Nfbofsc] FW: AT Awareness Press Conference at the State House

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Governor Henry McMaster proclaims March 2019 as Assistive Technology
Awareness Month 

 

February 20, 2019, Columbia, SC - The Governor of South Carolina has
proclaimed March 2019 as Assistive Technology Awareness Month throughout the
state and encourages all South Carolinians to become aware of the many ways
in which assistive technologies contribute to the health, happiness, and
independence of families, friends and neighbors.  

 

A press conference will be held in the Lobby of the State House on Tuesday,
February 26, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to Noon.  Please join us as we celebrate
March 2019 as Assistive Technology Awareness Month. 

 

One way to gain awareness of assistive technologies available is to attend
The SC Assistive Technology Expo on March 5th, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at
the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia,
SC.  The event is hosted by The South Carolina Assistive Technology Program,
part of the Center for Disability Resources, USC School of Medicine.  The
Expo is the only event of its kind in South Carolina that showcases the
latest advancements in assistive technology and offers workshops to learn
more about how this technology can be used at home, school and work. During
the event, individuals with disabilities, parents, school and health
professionals can visit over 70 exhibits and attend workshops related to
Assistive Technology. The SC Assistive Technology Expo is free and open to
the public. Free parking is also available.  

 

The SC Assistive Technology Program is a federally funded program that helps
people with disabilities identify assistive technology that will improve
their daily living, their ability to work and learn and be a more
independent part of the community. We provide device loans and
demonstrations, an on-line equipment exchange, AT reuse, training and
technical assistance.  We link people with technology and work with
consumers, service providers, state agencies and policy makers. Learn more
at http://scatp.ed.sc.edu/.

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