Training Activities
Training activities provide presentations, exhibits, and demonstrations about assistive technology devices and services. LATAN's current training focus is for the aging population.

LATAN's "Assistive Technology for Aging in Place" training module and accompanying resource guide targeted for older individuals, their caregivers, and their service providers is available for training, and is used with various groups serving that population, and for older people themselves. The purpose of the AT and Aging Program is to provide training and information to individuals over 50 who need or may need assistive technology, and to the caregivers and providers that work with them.

As part of the program, a handbook has been designed to assist older persons, their caregivers, and their providers in their efforts to include assistive technology (including daily living aids) in their daily lives to maintain a high quality of life as their health care and daily living needs change. The handbook is used during training programs and is also available as a resource for professionals in the field and for older citizens and their caregivers. The handbook is created as a guide for older citizens who wish to preserve their independence, autonomy, productivity and dignity, and is intended to provide information about assistive technology, home modifications, and the many service options available to older people in communities across our state. This AT and Aging program includes a Power Point training module with highlights from the manual and descriptions of LATAN's and other assistive technology services available, along with an exhibit showcasing AT. Low-tech aids for daily living and other low-tech assistive technology items are displayed and individuals are encouraged to try them out. The focus of the training is to provide AT supports that will enable an individual to stay in their own home environments, or to transition from an institutional setting into a more community-based one.

Other training topics will be developed, as additional funding is made available.

Technical Assistance Activities
LATAN provides technical assistance to agencies and organizations by request, and within its role as collaborator, it is difficult to predict the type of technical assistance that will be needed. Currently LATAN is providing information and technical assistance regarding

• Transition
• Barrier-free housing
• Visitability
• Universal design
• Long-term supports and services
• Emergency preparedness