Grant funds of $2000 were received by ABiLITY Life Ops Program from Ameren Missouri to purchase 5 new iPads to be used in our young adult Life Opportunities program.

"Having access to an iPad will allow clients to learn how to use assistive technology to bridge the gap between them being independent or hindered by a deficit.  Skills are taught in the program on how to use their strengths to overcome their weaknesses, so they no longer remain barriers in their lives.   Assistive technology is used in our daily lives to make things simpler on us.  Our calendars, book readers, grocery shopping, alarms, etc. all using assistive technology, have now become  an essential part of our lives.  We need to teach our clients who have difficulties with time management, how to use alerts on a calendar, how to add videos to help with daily routines, to use a timer when cooking, speech to text to write, and pictures to communicate.  The technology tools that we incorporate into our daily lives, could improve our clients quality of life and enhance their independence.”

ABiLITY is a 501c3 non-profit serving children and adults with developmental disabilities throughout the Franklin County, Mo. area.