Assistive Technology Educational Network (ATEN)

The Assistive Technology Educational Network (ATEN) provides information, awareness, and training for students, family members, teachers, and other professionals on issues related to assistive technology. ATEN employs a highly specialized staff consisting of regional assistive technology specialists and support staff. These services are for students in Florida ages 3-22 and are free of charge. Some of the services include: technical assistance to Local Assistive Technology Specialists, therapists, teachers, and parents, a resource lab, assistive technology awareness, short-term loan of assistive devices, print resources, and device operation training.

ATEN is supported by 5 regional centers located throughout the state of Florida. These centers assist ATEN in providing training and resources to counties in their service region. The Region 2 FDLRS/ATEN Center, located in Palatka, provides opportunities for educators, agency personnel, consumers, and family members in the 21 counties it serves, to receive training and demonstration in the latest assistive technology. The Regional Lab houses an array of assistive technology, voice and print output devices, adaptations for computers, hearing and vision equipment, environmental controls and mobility equipment.

Visit the ATEN web site for more information.