Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii

What Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii does

Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii (ATRC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1991 and designated as the statewide Assistive Technology Act agency for Hawaii under federal funding from the Administration for Community Living. It provides a suite of assistive technology (AT) services to individuals with disabilities of all ages across all Hawaiian islands, including free device demonstrations, a short-term equipment lending library (up to 6 weeks), a reuse program for refurbished donated devices, training and education, rehabilitation technology services in partnership with the Hawaii Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), and an Alternative Financing Program offering low-interest loans ($1,000-$30,000) through American Savings Bank for higher-cost AT purchases. The organization also operates the AT4All online platform (hawaii.at4all.com), a self-service inventory browsing and request system spanning daily living, mobility, hearing, speech, and vision categories, and has developed in-house 3D printing capability for custom low-cost AT adaptations.

ATRC's core technology is service delivery infrastructure rather than proprietary software: it curates a multi-category AT inventory, maintains the AT4All platform, and trains users on third-party assistive tools (JAWS, NVDA screen readers, speech-generating devices, mobility equipment). The organization employs approximately 9 staff members led by Executive Director Jodi Asato, and reported 1,100 individuals served, 222 training sessions, 113 library loans, and 100 device exchanges in 2025.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue stack: federal AT Act grants channeled through ACL, state agency funding and referrals (DOH, DVR, DOE), individual and corporate donations (501(c)(3) charitable contributions), and an indirect revenue line from facilitating the American Savings Bank low-interest loan program. All direct services (demonstrations, lending, reuse) are provided at no cost to end users; only the Alternative Financing Program involves user-borne loan costs. Customer segments are horizontal across individuals with disabilities, caregivers and families, healthcare professionals, students and educators, and DVR vocational rehabilitation clients.

Name

Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii

Legal name

Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii

Website

https://atrc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and federally designated AT Act agency providing free device demonstrations, equipment lending, reuse, training, and financing support to individuals with disabilities across all Hawaiian islands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Assistive Technology Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assistive Technology (AT) & Accessible Learning Tools (EDALAGAB), AT Funding, Procurement & Compliance Support (IEP/504 Documentation) (EDAKAIAJ), AT Implementation, Coaching & Professional Development (Teachers/Staff) (EDAKAIAI), Computer Access & Alternative Input (Switch, Eye Gaze, Head/Mouse, Keyboards) (EDAKAIAD)

Keywords

• Assistive technology services
• Disability support services
• Rehabilitation technology services
• Assistive device demonstrations
• Equipment reuse program

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: ATRC operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization relying on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund operations and device distribution.
2. Alternative Financing Program: Partnership with American Savings Bank to provide low-interest loans for assistive technology purchases ($1,000-$30,000 range). ATRC facilitates the program but revenue comes from loan interest through the bank partner.
3. Federally Funded AT Provider: Statewide designated Assistive Technology Act agency receiving federal funding to provide AT services to Hawaii residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ATRC provides free assistive technology services to individuals with disabilities across Hawaii, including guided device demonstrations, short-term equipment lending (up to 6 weeks), refurbished equipment distribution, vocational rehabilitation technology assessments, hands-on training and education, and an alternative financing program offering low-interest loans ($1,000–$30,000) in partnership with American Savings Bank. As the designated state Assistive Technology Act agency, ATRC serves as a neutral, non-selling resource that connects people with technology to support independence at home, school, work, and in the community.

Product overview

Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving as the designated Assistive Technology Act agency for Hawaii since 1991. The organization provides a suite of interconnected services centered around assistive technology access: Device Demonstrations for exploring and comparing AT options; an Assistive Technology Access Program combining short-term device lending (AT Library) and long-term equipment redistribution (Reuse Program) through the AT4All platform; Rehabilitation Technology Services in partnership with DVR for employment-focused AT support; Training & Education for skill-building; Alternative Financing for low-interest loans ($1,000-$30,000) via American Savings Bank partnership; and 3D Printing services for custom low-cost solutions. All core services (demonstrations, lending, reuse) are provided at no cost to users.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Device Demonstration
• Assistive Technology Access (AT Library & Reuse Program) Provides access to assistive technology through two pathways: short-term borrowing (up to 6 weeks) for trial purposes via the AT Library, and receiving refurbished donated equipment for long-term keep via the Reuse Program. All services are provided at no cost.
• AT4All Platform Online platform (hawaii.at4all.com) that enables users to browse and request assistive technology devices for borrowing or receiving. Covers categories including daily living, mobility, hearing, speech, vision, and more.
• Rehabilitation Technology Service (RTS) Supports individuals with disabilities in preparing for, securing, and maintaining employment through assistive technology assessments, devices, and training. Provided in partnership with the Hawaii Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).
• Training & Education Hands-on, tailored training sessions that help individuals and organizations understand and use assistive technology effectively. Covers how AT devices work, choosing the right tools, and integrating technology into daily routines.
• Alternative Financing Program Low-interest loan program for qualified Hawaii residents with documented disabilities to purchase assistive technology. Partnered with American Savings Bank, covering devices ranging from $1,000 to $30,000 such as power wheelchairs, home modifications, and vehicle adaptations.
• 3D Printing & Low Cost Solutions Custom 3D-printed assistive tools and low-cost device adaptations for simple daily living needs or highly customized requirements, focusing on practical alternatives that meet functional needs.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government agency partner providing funding and regulatory oversight for disability services in Hawaii. DOH supports ATRC's role as the designated AT Act agency.
• Hawaii Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for vocational rehabilitation services. ATRC provides assistive technology assessments, devices, and training to DVR consumers seeking employment.
• Hawaii State Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Hawaii's public school system to support students with disabilities through assistive technology for educational settings.
• Administration for Community Living (ACL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency that funds and supports ATRC as part of the national Assistive Technology Act program, providing federal grants for AT services.
• American Savings BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking partnership for the Alternative Financing Program providing low-interest loans to Hawaii residents with disabilities for assistive technology purchases ($1,000-$30,000 range).
• Assistive Technology Act Program (ATAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization of state AT Act programs. ATRC is the Hawaii member, sharing best practices and standards for assistive technology services.
• Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for AT industry providing resources, standards, and professional development for AT service providers.
• Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory council for independent living services in Hawaii, coordinating with ATRC on disability advocacy and services.
• Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities (DD Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory council supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, partnering with ATRC for AT access.
• Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities - Division of Disability Rights (DCAB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency protecting and advocating for rights of people with disabilities, collaborating on AT access initiatives.
• Honolulu County Office of Campaign Spending - Elderly Affairs (CCH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty office supporting elderly residents, partnering on AT services for older adults with age-related disabilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: National disability advocacy and services nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Adjacent in mission to ATRC's disability services work but with broader scope and less focus on AT specifically.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability services including AT programs in many states. Operates INDATA and similar AT-focused initiatives; broader disability services portfolio than ATRC but overlapping core AT demonstration and reuse services.
• Goodwill Industries International: Large nonprofit operating AT reuse, training, and employment-focused disability programs across the U.S. Operates at much greater scale but shares the AT access and vocational rehabilitation value proposition with ATRC.

Others

• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA): National nonprofit providing AT equipment, resources, and accessibility support for individuals with neuromuscular diseases. Adjacent service category to ATRC with some overlap in AT funding guidance and equipment access.

Direct peers

• INDATA Project (Easterseals Resource Network): Indiana's federally funded AT Act program offering device demonstrations, loans, reuse, and training. Closely comparable mission, funding model, and service portfolio to ATRC.
• Tools for Life (Georgia Tech): Georgia's federally funded AT Act program delivering device demonstrations, lending, reuse, and training statewide. Operates the same designated-agency model as ATRC under ACL funding, with comparable service menu and GTM.
• Ability Tools (California): California's designated AT Act program providing device demonstration, lending library, and reuse services — the same core service mix as ATRC, funded through the same federal mechanism.
• Pass It On Center: National AT reuse program providing refurbished equipment redistribution and reuse-program technical assistance. Directly comparable to ATRC's Reuse Program service line and reuse coordination model.
• Iowa Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT): Iowa's AT Act program based at Iowa State University, providing device demonstrations, lending, reuse, and training statewide. Same federal mandate, service portfolio, and operational model as ATRC.

Emerging players

• American Foundation for the Blind (AFB): National nonprofit serving people with vision loss, including AT training and resources. Overlaps with ATRC's JAWS/NVDA trainer roles and vision-AT lending library inventory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/a.t._hawaii
• Xx.com/atrc_hi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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