2010 STAR Awards for Excellence in Assistive Technology

Published 02-11-2010

The STAR Program and the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council are accepting nominations for the 2010 Excellence in Assistive Technology awards.

Assistive technology (AT) is any device that maintains, improves or increases function of an individual with a disability. AT can be a pencil grip, a desk riser for accommodating a wheelchair or a communication device that generates speech, controls appliances and performs computer tasks.

The awards recognize assistive technology champions, including consumers, advocates, employers, education innovators, service providers, product developers and others.

The deadline for nominations is 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2010. Details and nomination forms are available online at www.starprogram.state.mn.us or by calling the STAR (A System of Technology to Achieve Results) Program at 651/201-2640 (metro) or 1-888-234-1267 (toll-free).

The awards will be presented April 13 during a ceremony in the Rotunda at the State Capitol. For more information, visit STAR Porgram’s Website