Assessments through a fee for service contract with Centers for Independent Living, ATRC provides assessments to children and adults, in the setting where the technology will be used home, school or workplace. Training materials are provided via videotape, community access television, and the Internet. Equipment lending libraries and computer lab provides loan of equipment up to six weeks. The computer lab is staffed to assist family members in learning to use computer-based technologies. Collaborative Relationships ATRC has joined with three other agencies to form DiverseAbilities, which supports increased services and reduced expenses.
All members share facilities, technological resources and video production facilities.
Each of the eight equipment lending libraries were developed in cooperation with community partners such as a community center and two public libraries. Trainings and workshops are also held at community-based sites, such as houses of worship, clubs, and health clinics. ATRC has worked with the University of Hawaii's Center on Disability Studies to develop a training curriculum in assistive technology and to conduct program evaluations.