The grants provide funds for training, technical assistance, dissemination of information or public events that enhance awareness and understanding of adaptive equipment and assistive technology. Both non-profit groups and governmental agencies are eligible. Applications must be received by May 31.
Adaptive equipment is any device that maintains or enhances a person's quality of life.
A University of Wyoming-affiliated program that helps Wyoming residents with disabilities to become independent and productive members of the community was the leading recipient of external funding at UW for 1999. WIND, a unit of the College of Health Sciences, is part of a national network called university affiliated programs that provides teaching, research and service in the field of disabilities with an emphasis on developmental disabilities. WIND'S mission is to help Wyoming residents with disabilities and their families achieve their desired quality of life by supporting their independence, productivity and full community inclusion and social participation, says program director Keith Miller. I am very pleased that WIND has been able to obtain funding for so many different projects in the last year. But the bottom line is being able to help communities become more welcoming to and supportive of persons with disabilities.