Thank you to The David Rodman Titcomb Foundation
The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) and Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR) express their heartfelt gratitude to The David Rodman Titcomb Foundation for their generous contribution of $7,500. This funding will play a pivotal role in advancing WATR's mission to increase access to assistive technology and support for individuals with disabilities throughout the state.
The Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources, also known as WATR, is Wyoming's Assistive Technology Act program. WATR works to provide assistive technology to those who need it throughout the state. Assistive technology can be a device, tool, or adaptation made to support a person in everyday activities. Not only does WATR loan devices, but they also provide a financial assistance program, the Wyoming Technology Access Program (WYTAP). The financial assistance program creates low-interest loans for individuals and families, creating opportunities to purchase needed assistive technology.
The funds received from the David Rodman Titcomb Foundation will support two separate activities. The first $5,000 will be used by WATR to purchase recreational assistive devices so that individuals may trial items using the WATR device loan program. Demonstrations of items will be shared in the UW ECHO in Assistive Technology network sessions (include link for joining?). The remaining $2,500 will be administered through the Wyoming Technology Access Program (WYTAP), a WIND partnership with Wyoming Independent Living and First Interstate Bank and will be used to provide home modifications to meet accessibility needs throughout the state.
The David Rodman Titcomb Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Wyoming. While their main focus is on animal welfare and veterans' assistance, their overall goal is to provide charitable purpose asset funding to grantees such as the Animal Adoption Center and Wyoming communities. Over the past year, The David Rodman Titcomb Foundation has been able to support 15 projects, including WIND and WATR.
The collaboration between WATR and The David Rodman Titcomb Foundation exemplifies a shared commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities in Wyoming.
For more information about WATR and its initiatives, please visit www.uwyo.edu/wind/watr.
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