Assistive Technology Marketing Card VIP Activity

Option A - Assistive Technology Marketing Card

Front of card:

Assistive technology is a device or technology that helps people live, learn, work and play as independently as possible.

Examples are:

• • A medication dispenser
  • An adaptive video game controller
  • A self-leveling spoon
  • An audio alarm clock
  • A talking thermostat
  • A no-spill drink holder
  • A voice-to-speech translator

(images of devices)

The Minnesota STAR Program's device loan service lets you try devices before you buy them.

Back of card:

To learn more about assistive technology, go to mn.at4all.com.

(images of devices)

Questions? Contact:

• Minnesota STAR Program: 651-201-2640 or mn.gov/admin/star
• Disability Hub MN: 866-333-2466 or disabilityhubmn.org
• Senior LinkAge Line: 800-333-2433 or mn.gov/senior-linkage-line

Contact any of the providers above to request materials in alternate formats.

Option B - Assistive Technology Kiosk Card

Front of card:

Assistive Technology Helps You Do More

Assistive technology (AT) is any kind of a tool that helps you do something you couldn't do before.

• • Tell your computer to write an email
  • Open a jar
  • Keep your food plate in one place on the table
  • Be your voice (speech generating device)
  • Play a game on your device
  • Reach for something up high or down low
  • Get directions to the nearest movie theater
  • Remind you to contact a friend or take your medicine
  • Hold onto a bottle of your favorite beverage
  • Drive a car

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Back of card:

Try it

Minnesota STAR Program lends out assistive technology so you can try out a device at home, school, work or play before you buy it.

Questions? Contact:

• Minnesota STAR Program: 651-201-2640 or mn.gov/admin/star
• Disability Hub MN: 866-333-2466 or disabilityhubmn.org
• Senior LinkAge Line: 800-333-2433 or mn.gov/senior-linkage-line

Contact any of the providers above to request materials in alternate formats.