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:

Alternative Financing
Device Demonstration
- In order to help ensure better access to assistive technology devices and services, the Device Demonstration Program allows for individuals with disabilities, professionals and the general public to see both high-tech and lower tech technology tools that are available to increase or maintain independence. Whether the demonstration is provided in a technology center or at a conference or health fair, individuals have an opportunity to see these tools up close so that when making decisions about assistive technology they will have a better understanding of the types and function of these devices.
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.