AT Grant from Easter Seals of West Georgia

Hi Everyone,
I received this email and attachments from the Dept of Education this morning.  It details the AT grant available to children with disabilities 6 years and under in our state.  We've successfully used this grant in the past.  It is a relatively simple way to get the equipment our young children need.  Here's the link to the paperwork:  Easter Seals AT Grant Paperwork

Subject: 2013 - 2014 Assistive Technology Program DPH/ESWG

Good Evening!!

We are pleased to announce that Easter Seals West Georgia has grant opportunities for assistive technology.  This is a state-wide grant.  The grant is for children with a disability or special health care need, birth through 6 (up to seventh birthday) who reside in Georgia.

1.            Assistive Technology:-

Assistive Technology (AT) applications may only be submitted by a qualified medical professional (QMP) such as an occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech language pathologist, developmental pediatrician, augmentative communication specialist, assistive technology professional, certified rehabilitation technology specialist, etc.  The QMP must send a completed AT grant application and AT Assessment report form with original signatures.  The QMP may fax or scan these forms to expedite the process...but we will still need an original.  The QMP will be required to send a copy of their license as well as a criminal background check to keep on file. This grant does not pay for therapy services or evaluations...just for the Assistive Technology Device and related services that directly assists an individual in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.

·                Enclosed are the required forms (Application and Assessment Report) and an information sheet for Assistive Technology. Please prioritize the items in order of need.

·                It is crucial that the QMP provide: 1) specific information on the item(s) requested 2) specific information on where the items can be ordered and 3) contact information for the QMP.  

·                All applications will be reviewed for approval. 

·                All AT request must coincide with the appropriate discipline of the QMP making the request. (Ex: OT’s & PT’s cannot request communication devices, this must be completed by a SLP)

·                Any Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices requested by the appropriate QMP will be required to submit an additional form (AAC Request Form) along with the Application and Assessment Report.

·                To verify the items ordered have been received, all packing slips must be signed and sent to us. 

Also, there is a flier enclosed to promote these opportunities.  Please share this information and the flier with others who may benefit from these services.  Please feel free to contact Brittany Gobble or Sharon Borger with any questions.  Email is the best way for us to get you the appropriate applications.  Please email us at the addresses listed on the flier.

All Applications as well as Assessments with original signatures must be mailed to the following address:

Attn: Brittany Gobble and/or Sharon Borger

2515 Double Churches Rd

Columbus GA 31909

Help us... help you... help the children!

Brittany H. Gobble

Family Support Manager

Easter Seals West Georgia, Inc.

2515 Double Churches Road

Columbus GA 31909

706.256.0413 (Work Phone)

706.660.1146  (Fax)

Email: brittany@eastersealswga.org