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0206STAR191471<Publisher/><Source/><Rights/><Identifier/><Format/><Language>eng</Language><SubjectControlled/></DublinCore></metadata><Title>Assistive Technology Day 2025Assistive Technology Awareness Day 2025<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-681891" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2025-04-28T18:57:05ZApril 30, 2025 is Assistive Technology Day as declared by the Governor, Tim Walz.36We are pleased to share the <a href="/admin/assets/04.30.25%20Assistive%20Technology%20Awareness%20Day_tcm36-681888.pdf" title="Assistive Technology Awareness Day 2025" xlink:title="Assistive Technology Awareness Day 2025" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">Governor's Proclamation</a> declaring April 30, 2025 AT Awareness Day in Minnesota. Assistive technology devices and services are necessary for thousands of people with disabilities, as well as older adults, to foster inclusion, empowerment, and enrichment while supporting independence. Assistive Technology is a right, not a privilege. The Minnesota STAR Program has provided free assistive technology equipment guidance and support for people of all ages with disabilities in the state for over 35 years; as we reflect on the impact made by assistive technology, it makes the current uncertainty surrounding federal funding more unnerving for our community members who would be unable to thrive without these critical services. Assistive Technology Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate the successes and advocate for the future of this vital programming which improves the lives of thousands of Minnesotans and Americans on this and every day.6818912025-04-30T16:51:03ZSTAR191471<Publisher/><Source/><Rights/><Identifier/><Format/><Language>eng</Language><SubjectControlled/></DublinCore></metadata><Title>Request for Proposal: Assistive Technology Device Demonstration and Loans2024 RPF for Demo/Loan<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-613795" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2024-03-12T19:33:08ZThe Minnesota STAR Program (STAR) is seeking to partner with established assistive technology (AT) device loan programs to provide device loans and device demonstrations to Minnesotans with disabilities (all ages) and older adults with functional needs through a master contract program.36The Minnesota STAR Program (STAR) is seeking to partner with established assistive technology (AT) device loan programs to provide device loans and device demonstrations to Minnesotans with disabilities (all ages) and older adults with functional needs through a master contract program. By completing this Request for Proposal (RFP), interested parties will compete to secure a master contract with the State of Minnesota that enables them to conduct work in the approved categories: <ul xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <li>Assistive Technology Device Demonstrations</li> <li>Assistive Technology Device Loans – Short-Term</li> <li>Assistive Technology Device Loans – Open-Ended</li> </ul> For a copy of the full Request for Proposal, please contact: <div style="margin-left: 40px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> Joan Gillum, Project Coordinator Minnesota STAR Program 50 Sherburne Avenue, Suite G10 Saint Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 201-2296 <a href="mailto:Joan.Gillum@state.mn.us" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joan.Gillum@state.mn.us</a> </div> This is the only person designated to answer questions by potential responders regarding this request. All questions must be in writing. Proposals may be submitted: until September 30, 2026 to the above-referenced email address. Email responses should use the subject line: Device Demonstrations, Short-Term and Open-Ended Loans Proposal. This RFP does not obligate the Minnesota STAR Program to award a contract or complete the proposed project. The STAR Program reserves the right to cancel this RFP if it is considered to be in its best interest.6137952024-03-12T20:01:43ZSTAR191471<Publisher/><Subject>Device Demonstrations</Subject><Subject>Device Loans Short-term</Subject><Subject>Device Loans Open-Ended</Subject><Subject>Request for Proposal</Subject><Subject>Minnesota STAR Program</Subject><Source/><Rights/><Identifier/><Format/><Language>eng</Language><SubjectControlled/></DublinCore></metadata><Title>Request for Proposal: Request for Proposal for Assistive Technology Device Demonstration and Loans2022-03-09 Request for Proposal<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-521067" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2022-03-09T18:38:09ZThe Minnesota STAR Program (STAR) is seeking to partner with established assistive technology (AT) device loan programs to provide device loans and device demonstrations to Minnesotans with disabilities (all ages) and older adults with functional needs through a master contract program. 36The Minnesota STAR Program (STAR) is seeking to partner with established assistive technology (AT) device loan programs to provide device loans and device demonstrations to Minnesotans with disabilities (all ages) and older adults with functional needs through a master contract program. By completing this Request for Proposal (RFP), interested parties will compete to secure a master contract with the State of Minnesota that enables them to conduct work in the approved categories: <ul xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <li>Assistive Technology Device Demonstrations</li> <li>Assistive Technology Device Loans — Short-Term</li> <li>Assistive Technology Device Loans – Open-Ended</li> </ul> For a copy of the full Request for Proposal, please contact: Joan Gillum, Project Coordinator Minnesota STAR Program 658 Cedar Street, #358 St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 201-2296 <a href="mailto:Joan.Gillum@state.mn.us" target="_blank">Joan.Gillum@state.mn.us</a> This is the only person designated to answer questions by potential responders regarding this request. All questions must be in writing. Proposals may be submitted until March 22, 2022 to the above-referenced email address. Fax responses will not be considered. Email responses should use the subject line: Device Demonstrations, Short-Term and open-Ended Loans Proposal. This RFP does not obligate the Minnesota STAR Program to award a contract or complete the proposed project. The STAR Program reserves the right to cancel this RFP if it is considered to be in it's best interest.5210672022-03-11T22:03:00ZSTAR191471State Makes Assistive Technology Resources More Easily Available for People with DisabilitiesengState Makes Assistive Technology Resources More Easily Available for People with Disabilities2018-06-27 State Makes Assistive Technology Resources More Easily Available for People with Disabilities<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-346404" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-06-27T15:58:47ZPeople with disabilities have a new tool to help them find the technology that will them more independently live, work, and fully participate in their communities. “Minnesota’s Guide to Assistive Technology” offers resources for people with disabilities, their families, employers, and others trying help them achieve their goals.“Minnesota’s Guide to Assistive Technology” provides people with disabilities the tools to help achieve success in work, at school, and in the community 36Saint Paul – People with disabilities have a new tool to help them find the technology that will them more independently live, work, and fully participate in their communities. "<a href="https://mn.gov/admin/at/">Minnesota's Guide to Assistive Technology</a>" offers resources for people with disabilities, their families, employers, and others trying help them achieve their goals. Assistive technology refers to technology that can be used by people with disabilities to help them with learning, working, and living. Examples include screen reading software that will read webpages aloud to people with vision loss, or phones with amplified ringers for people with hearing loss. "We know that access to the right assistive technology can make a huge difference in the quality of life for people with disabilities," said Commissioner Mary Tingerthal. "As chair of the Olmstead Subcabinet I am excited to see that the new Guide to Assistive Technology will make it much easier for people with disabilities and their families to find the technology that is right for them." Assistive technology helps people with disabilities achieve their individual goals, and are as varied as the individuals using them. People of all ages with disabilities, including older adults with functional needs, increase, maintain, and improve independence at home, school, work, and in their communities using assistive technology. However, these diverse needs and tools can make it difficult to identify or find the correct technology to support people with disabilities. <a href="https://mn.gov/admin/at/">Minnesota's Guide to Assistive Technology</a> seeks to address both problems by providing a framework for identifying what kind of assistive technology is needed, and a directory of resources that include device loans, financial assistance to purchase a device, evaluations for need, and referrals. Users can also search by county, to find resources close to home. "Everyone deserves a fair chance at being successful in learning, working, and living in their community," said Kim Moccia, director of the STAR Program, which helps people access assistive technology. "This Guide helps people find what they need, both quickly and easily." Minnesota's Guide to Assistive Technology is collaborative effort between the Minnesota Department of Administration, Department of Education, Department of Human Services, and Department of Employment and Economic Development to provide a central resource for people with disabilities to find assistive technology, and fulfills a portion of the State's Olmstead Plan.3464042018-07-16T22:16:49ZSTAR191471State Makes Assistive Technology Resources More Easily Available for People with DisabilitiesengState Makes Assistive Technology Resources More Easily Available for People with Disabilities2018-06-27 State Makes Assistive Technology Resources More Easily Available for People with Disabilities<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-344160" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-06-27T15:58:47ZPeople with disabilities have a new tool to help them find the technology that will them more independently live, work, and fully participate in their communities. “Minnesota’s Guide to Assistive Technology” offers resources for people with disabilities, their families, employers, and others trying help them achieve their goals.“Minnesota’s Guide to Assistive Technology” provides people with disabilities the tools to help achieve success in work, at school, and in the community 36Saint Paul – People with disabilities have a new tool to help them find the technology that will them more independently live, work, and fully participate in their communities. "<a href="https://mn.gov/admin/at/">Minnesota's Guide to Assistive Technology</a>" offers resources for people with disabilities, their families, employers, and others trying help them achieve their goals. Assistive technology refers to technology that can be used by people with disabilities to help them with learning, working, and living. Examples include screen reading software that will read webpages aloud to people with vision loss, or phones with amplified ringers for people with hearing loss. "We know that access to the right assistive technology can make a huge difference in the quality of life for people with disabilities," said Commissioner Mary Tingerthal. "As chair of the Olmstead Subcabinet I am excited to see that the new Guide to Assistive Technology will make it much easier for people with disabilities and their families to find the technology that is right for them." Assistive technology helps people with disabilities achieve their individual goals, and are as varied as the individuals using them. People of all ages with disabilities, including older adults with functional needs, increase, maintain, and improve independence at home, school, work, and in their communities using assistive technology. However, these diverse needs and tools can make it difficult to identify or find the correct technology to support people with disabilities. <a href="https://mn.gov/admin/at/">Minnesota's Guide to Assistive Technology</a> seeks to address both problems by providing a framework for identifying what kind of assistive technology is needed, and a directory of resources that include device loans, financial assistance to purchase a device, evaluations for need, and referrals. Users can also search by county, to find resources close to home. "Everyone deserves a fair chance at being successful in learning, working, and living in their community," said Kim Moccia, director of the STAR Program, which helps people access assistive technology. "This Guide helps people find what they need, both quickly and easily." Minnesota's Guide to Assistive Technology is collaborative effort between the Minnesota Department of Administration, Department of Education, Department of Human Services, and Department of Employment and Economic Development to provide a central resource for people with disabilities to find assistive technology, and fulfills a portion of the State's Olmstead Plan.3441602018-06-28T17:36:05ZSTAR191471<Publisher/><Source/><Rights/><Identifier/><Format/><Language>eng</Language><SubjectControlled/></DublinCore></metadata><Title>Request for Proposals for Assistive Technology Device Demonstrations, Device Loans-Short Term and/or Device Loans – Open EndedRFP for Assistive Tech/Loan<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-255611" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-09-12T17:29:50ZThe Minnesota STAR Program (STAR) is seeking to partner with established assistive technology (AT) device loan programs and assistive technology professionals to provide device loans and device demonstrations to Minnesotans with disabilities (all ages) and older adults with functional needs through a master contract program. 36The Minnesota STAR Program (STAR) is seeking to partner with established assistive technology (AT) device loan programs and assistive technology professionals to provide device loans and device demonstrations to Minnesotans with disabilities (all ages) and older adults with functional needs through a master contract program. By completing this Request for Proposal (RFP) interested vendors will compete to secure a master contract with the State of Minnesota that enables them to conduct work in the approved categories, i.e., Assistive Technology Device Demonstrations, Assistive Technology Device Loans-Short Term and/or Assistive Technology Device Loans – Open-Ended. For a copy of the full Request for Proposals, please contact: Joan Gillum, Project Coordinator Minnesota STAR Program 658 Cedar Steet, #358 St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 201-2296 <a href="mailto:Star.Program@state.mn.us" target="_blank">Star.Program@state.mn.us</a> <a href="http://mn.gov/admin/star" target="_blank">http://mn.gov/admin/star</a> This is the only person designated to answer questions by potential responders regarding this request. All questions must be in writing. Proposals may be submitted until January 1st, 2021 to the above-referenced address. Fax responses will not be considered. E-mail responses should use the subject line: Device Demonstrations, Short-Term and Open-Ended Loans Proposal. This RFP does not obligate the Minnesota STAR Program to award a contract or complete the proposed project. The STAR Program reserves the right to cancel this RFP if it is considered to be in its best interest.2556112022-03-09T18:58:29Z