About WATAP

The mission of WATAP is to increase the provision of, access to, and funding for assistive technology for Washingtonians of all ages and all disabilities through a variety of comprehensive activities and services available statewide.

WATAP provides Washingtonians with access to expertise that addresses AT needs in all areas of life, with particular emphasis on education, employment, information technology and telecommunication, and community living.

Recently, WATAP established a state-of-the-art device demonstration and consultation Center. WATAP also makes devices and services available statewide through a traveling demonstration and consultation service. The devices in the demonstration center are also available for short-term loan statewide to professionals and consumers. WATAP also collaborates with the Washington Assistive Technology Foundation (WATF) to operate both the Alternative Financing Program and the Access to Telework Program.

WATAP is providing two new opportunities for Washington residents with disabilities to obtain a wide range of used AT equipment. WATAP participates in the ATMatch.com AT device reutilization auction site, operated by the Kansas Assistive Technology program. WATAP also subcontracts with Easter Seals of Washington to operate the statewide Computer Reutilization program.

Debbie Cook — Director of WATAP
Maria Kelley, OTR/L — Assistive Technology Specialist
Kurt Johnson, Ph.D. — Director of the University of Washington Center for Technology & Disability Studies