ATAC: State Assistive Technology Plan
State Plan for Assistive Technology (AT)
The 21st Century Assistive Technology Act provides funding to Wisconsin to operate the State Assistive Technology (AT) Program, known as WisTech.
The State AT Program supports state efforts to improve the provision of assistive technology to individuals with disabilities of all ages through comprehensive, statewide programs that are consumer responsive. The State AT Program makes assistive technology devices and services more available and accessible to individuals with disabilities, their families or caregivers, service providers, and the general community.
Each state submits a three-year plan to the U.S. Administration for Community Living to conduct the required AT services and activities, as defined in the AT Act. The State AT Advisory Council provides consumer-responsive, consumer-driven advice to the state for planning, implementation, and evaluation of the activities carried out by the State AT program, including setting measurable goals.
State Plan for Assistive Technology 2024-2026
The AT Council is requesting consumer input on Wisconsin’s SPAT 2024-2026, which will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living (ACL) by September 30, 2024. The AT Council is accepting feedback from July 22, 2024, through August 23, 2024.
Public hearings will be held on the following days and times to accept feedback on the SPAT for 2024-2026:
- August 21, 2024 (1–2 p.m.) (August 21, 1 p.m. Public Hearing Notice)
- August 21, 2024 (4:30–5:30 p.m.) (August 21, 4:30 p.m. Public Hearing Notice)
- August 22, 2024 (10–11 a.m.) (August 22 Public Hearing Notice)
All meetings will be held via Zoom and will also be available by video and telephone.
Video information: SPAT Public Hearing Zoom Meeting Link
Telephone information: 888-788-0099 Meeting ID: 161-768-8225
Current State Plan for AT
Wisconsin's AT Advisory Council has completed the State Plan for Assistive Technology 2021-2023. This plan aims to improve access to assistive technology devices and services for people of all ages in order to continue to live independently in the community with dignity and respect.
State Plan for Assistive Technology 2021-2023 document (PDF)
Disclaimer about advisory council content
This content reflects the views and opinions of the advisory council. It may not reflect the official policy or position of DHS.