Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs

What Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs does

ATAP is a national, member-based non-profit organization established in 1997 to coordinate the 56 state and territory Assistive Technology Act Programs funded under the federal 21st Century Assistive Technology Act (reauthorized December 2022 as P.L. 117-263, Division E). The organization operates the AT3 Center, which delivers training, technical assistance, Communities of Practice, and webinars to state program staff, and convenes annual events including the Leadership Symposium and National Assistive Technology Awareness Day (April 22). Its core "products" are program services rather than commercial goods: Device Demonstration, Device Loan, AT Reutilization, and State Financing activities, all delivered through the state program network.

ATAP's underlying technology is a coordination and technical assistance platform centered on the AT3 Center website (at3center.net) and an associated member/state program directory. It does not sell commercial software or services; its technology footprint is built around content delivery, training infrastructure, and member engagement rather than proprietary IP, patents, or AI systems. Data collection is supported through a partnership with CATADA (Center for Assistive Technology Act Data Assistance), which standardizes outcomes reporting across the 56 programs.

ATAP's business model is grant-funded rather than commercial. Revenue derives from federal formula grants administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) within HHS, supplemented by $291M in leveraged partner funding over 2014–2024. There is no commercial pricing; member programs are state/territory government entities, and the end beneficiaries (people with disabilities and older adults) access AT devices and services through state programs at no direct cost. Total federal AT Act investment over 2014–2024 was $311M, which ATAP reports generated $732M in savings (a 128% ROI, or $2.28 saved per $1 spent) while serving over 6.5 million people.

Name

Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs

Legal name

Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs

Website

https://ataporg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ATAP is a national nonprofit founded in 1997 that coordinates the 56 state and territory Assistive Technology Act Programs funded by the federal 21st Century AT Act, operating the AT3 Center to deliver training, technical assistance, and advocacy to support people with disabilities and older adults.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Technology Policy Coordination and Technical Assistance

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

AT Funding, Procurement & Compliance Support (IEP/504 Documentation) (EDAKAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

AT Device Setup, Integration & Technical Support (MDM, IT, Interoperability) (EDAKAIAK), Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF), Regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs/BOCES/Intermediate Units) (EDADABAC), Assistive Technology & AAC for Young Children (EDACAFAL), Computer Access & Alternative Input (Switch, Eye Gaze, Head/Mouse, Keyboards) (EDAKAIAD)

Keywords

• Assistive technology coordination
• State program technical assistance
• Disability services advocacy
• Federal grant management
• Nonprofit membership association

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Formula Grants (AT Act): ATAP is funded through federal grant funding authorized by the Assistive Technology Act. The AT Act, reauthorized in 2022 as the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act, provides formula grant funding to 56 state and territory programs. ATAP serves as the national coordinating body and AT3 Center contractor for this network. Revenue is not generated from commercial product/service sales.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ATAP is a national non-profit membership organization that coordinates 56 state and territory Assistive Technology Act Programs funded under the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act. It delivers technical assistance and training through the AT3 Center, supports state-level services including device demonstration, short-term device loan, device reutilization, and state financing activities, and conducts federal advocacy on behalf of its member programs. ATAP also operates the National Assistive Technology Awareness Day campaign and serves as the primary liaison between state programs, Congress, and the Administration for Community Living.

Product overview

ATAP is a national, member-based nonprofit organization that serves as the coordinating body for 56 state and territory Assistive Technology Act Programs. Rather than a commercial product company, ATAP provides a coordinated network of core services including Device Demonstration (hands-on AT exploration), Device Loan (short-term try-before-you-buy), AT Reutilization (device reuse/recycling), and State Financing activities. These programs are delivered through state AT Act Programs and supported by the AT3 Center, which provides national technical assistance, training, and resources to members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AT3 Center: Technical assistance and support center operated by ATAP to provide training, resources, and support to AT Act Programs

Products and services

• Device Demonstration Activities Hands-on exploration opportunities where individuals can compare and contrast the functions and features of various assistive technology devices to make informed choices about their AT needs. Delivered through state and territory AT Act Programs for individuals with disabilities and older adults.
• Device Loan Activities Short-term lending program that allows individuals to borrow assistive technology devices to try them out and determine whether a device will meet their needs before making a purchase decision. Delivered by state and territory AT Act Programs.
• AT Reutilization Activities Programs that support the reuse of assistive technology no longer needed by its original owner, enabling acquisition by a new owner at substantial cost savings. Delivered by state and territory AT Act Programs.
• State Financing Activities Financial programs operated by state AT Act Programs that support the purchase and acquisition of assistive technology through loans or initiatives that provide AT at no cost using non-AT Act funding sources, or that save consumers money when purchasing AT devices.
• AT3 Center National technical assistance center providing training, resources, and support to AT Act Programs across all 56 states and territories, including Leadership Symposium activities, Communities of Practice, webinars, the AT Act Program Directory, and curated resources.
• Leadership Symposium and New Directors Training Annual training events and onboarding programs delivered through the AT3 Center for AT Act Program Directors, staff, and contractors to build capacity and share best practices.
• National Assistive Technology Awareness Day Campaign Annual public awareness and advocacy campaign commemorating National Assistive Technology Awareness Day (April 22) with Senate resolutions, media outreach, and resources to increase recognition of AT among the public, policymakers, and the disability community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Federal investment of $311 million (2014–2024) generated $732 million in total savings — a 128% ROI ($2.28 saved per $1 spent)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ACL (Administration for Community Living)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATAP works directly with the Administration for Community Living, a federal agency under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which administers the Assistive Technology Act. ATAP serves as an advisory body to ACL on issues affecting access to and acquisition of assistive technology, and operates the AT3 Center under ACL funding to provide national technical assistance to state AT programs.
• AT3 Center (operated by ATAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATAP operates the AT3 Center (at3center.net), which serves as the central technical assistance hub for all 56 state and territory AT Act Programs. The AT3 Center provides training, resources, Communities of Practice, webinars, and the AT Act Program Directory.
• CATADA (Center for Assistive Technology Act Data Assistance)coreTechnology or IntegrationCATADA is the designated data collection and reporting assistance entity for AT Act Programs, helping states develop and implement effective data collection systems to measure outcomes and report on required AT Act activities. ATAP partners with CATADA to support data-driven program improvement across the national network.
• WebAIMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerATAP/AT3 Center launched a joint digital accessibility webinar series with WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind), providing training on web accessibility best practices for state AT programs and the broader disability community.
• AppleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerATAP has partnered with Apple to deliver webinars on Apple accessibility features (e.g., 'Empowering Ability with Apple Accessibility'), promoting awareness of mainstream technology with built-in accessibility features as a component of assistive technology.
• GoogleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerATAP partnered with Google to deliver a webinar on Google accessibility features ('What's New in Google Accessibility'), promoting awareness of accessible mainstream technology.
• ATIA (Assistive Technology Industry Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerATAP's AT3 team presents at the annual ATIA conference (e.g., ATIA 2026 in Orlando), contributing to industry education on AT funding and aging-related assistive technology topics.
• Access NavigatorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerATAP/AT3 Center partnered with Access Navigator to develop and promote this resource, which provides information and tools to help individuals navigate assistive technology options.
• USAging / ACL Eldercare LocatorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerATAP Executive Director Jeannie Krull sits on the advisory boards of USAging/ACL Commit to Connect Advisory Committee and USAging/ACL Eldercare Locator, representing AT Act Programs in aging and assistive technology initiatives at the federal level.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS): Association representing state agencies administering services for people with developmental disabilities. NASDDDS overlaps with ATAP in coordinating state disability services leadership, with a stronger focus on state-operated I/DD service systems.

Broad incumbents

• ATIA (Assistive Technology Industry Association): The principal industry association for assistive technology manufacturers, providers, and practitioners. ATAP partners with ATIA on conference programming, making ATIA a closely aligned peer in national AT ecosystem coordination, though ATIA focuses on industry and ATAP on public programs.
• RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America): An interdisciplinary professional society for AT practitioners, researchers, and educators. RESNA overlaps with ATAP's training, certification (ATP), and standards-setting activities across the assistive technology workforce, serving a closely related constituency.
• National Disability Rights Network (NDRN): Federation of the federally funded Protection & Advocacy (P&A) systems in each U.S. state and territory. NDRN operates as the national coordinating body for state-level disability advocacy organizations with federal funding — a near-analogous structure to ATAP's role for state AT programs.
• The Arc of the United States: National community-based organization advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a federation of state and local chapters. The Arc parallels ATAP's structure as a national body coordinating state affiliates and engaging in federal advocacy.
• American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD): A leading national disability rights and advocacy organization. AAPD competes with ATAP for federal attention and coalition leadership on disability policy, and the two organizations frequently overlap on advocacy priorities, including appropriations and reauthorization.

Direct peers

• USAging (formerly National Association of Area Agencies on Aging): National association representing the aging-services network, including the ACL Eldercare Locator. ATAP's executive director sits on USAging/ACL advisory bodies; both coordinate federally funded services to overlapping populations (older adults, people with disabilities) across states.
• Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD): National network of university-based Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs) and Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) programs. AUCD is the federally designated national coordinating body for a similar formula-grant-funded, state-linked disability network.
• National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD): National association of the 56 state and territorial Developmental Disabilities Councils (DD Councils) funded under the federal DD Act. NACDD mirrors ATAP's role as the national coordinating association for a federally mandated, state-by-state program network serving people with disabilities.

Others

• National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL): Bipartisan organization serving all U.S. state legislatures. While not a disability-specific peer, NCSL is a relevant comparable as an established national coordinating body engaged in policy research, federal advocacy, and capacity-building for state-level officials — adjacent to ATAP's mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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