Tennessee Department of Human Services

Tennessee Technology access program

The Tennessee Technology access program (TTAP) is a statewide program designed to increase access to, and acquisition of, assistive technology devices and services. Through it’s four core programs: Alternative Financing, Device Demonstration, Device Loan and Device Reutilization, TTAP and a network of five assistive technology centers help people with disabilities and their families find and get the tools that they need to live independent, productive lives where and how they choose.

Each of TTAP’s core programs is uniquely designed to both maximize limited resources and improve the understanding of, and to gain better access to, assistive technology devices and services. Below is a brief description of each and a little more about how it may help you, a family member or those that you serve:

Funding Assistance
- The Funding Assistance Program is designed to assist individuals with disabilities and their family members in determining all funding options and resources available to them for the purchase of assistive technology devices and services. The Funding Specialist at TTAP and staff at each assistive technology center are available to provide information on how individuals with disabilities can access various funding sources in order to acquire assistive devices and services. Some funding sources can be confusing in terms of their eligibility criteria and application processes, but the Funding Specialist can help guide individuals through all of the steps involved in identifying and requesting the available funding. This assistance sometimes means the difference between obtaining a device and not getting a device that could increase independence.
Device Demonstration
Device Loan
Device Reutilization

TTAP provides funding to five regional assistive technology centers across Tennessee. The centers provide training, evaluation, minority outreach and advocacy services. The staff at each of the centers works closely with businesses, school systems, vocational rehabilitation and the medical community to increase the independence and productivity of persons with disabilities through the use of assistive technology devices and services.

Learn more about TTAP’s history.