Tools for Life
Discover Accessibility Solutions
Tools for Life, Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program, to connect assistive technology devices and services. TFL offers access to and acquisition of assistive technology for Georgians of all ages and disabilities so they can live, learn work, and play independently in the communities of their choice.
Assistive Technology Demonstrations
Device demonstrations are available to people with disabilities and their families, as well as providers of education, health, employment and related services. Demonstrations will increase your understanding and knowledge of the types of devices that can help you, features, and how they can help you at work, school, home, and in your community.
Assistive Technology Loan Program
Assistive Technology (AT) Device Loans are available to people with disabilities and their families, as well as providers of education, health, employment and related services. Device loans will:
- Allow you to "try before you buy" AT devices and software.
- Increase your understanding of the types of devices that can help you with a specific need.
- Improve your knowledge of a device's features, and how those features differ from other devices that perform the same function.
- Increase your understanding of how device(s) can help you at work, in school, at home and in your community
Assistive Technology Funding
Locating funding often creates a barrier to acquiring needed assistive technology devices and services.
While Tools for Life does not directly fund the purchase of devices, it is a resource for individuals with disabilities and their family members, staff, service providers, counselors, employers, and others to obtain information, borrow equipment on a trial basis, purchase selected equipment or software at discount prices, and more. The Tools for Life team also works closely with school personnel, family and related service providers and offers helpful information on related laws, policies, funding tips, and possible funding sources.
Training & Support
Tools for Life provides training to individuals, groups, and organizations wanting to know more about disabilities, assistive technology. We can assist in trainings on how to use our systems, how to access materials, how to utilize assistive technology, how to utilize our demonstration center, and extensive online online resources. Offering a list of readily available presentations, if you don't see something you are interested in contact us to discuss your options.