Missouri Assistive Technology
In Missouri, iCanConnect is administered by Missouri Assistive Technology (MoAT), whose mission is to increase access to assistive technology for Missourians with all types of disabilities. MoAT serves approximately 20,000 Missourians of all ages each year.
Through iCanConnect, Missourians with combined hearing and vision loss have access to modern telecommunication tools and the training needed to use them. The program helps people meet their distance communication needs.
Among those who have signed up for iCanConnect Missouri is Brittany, who is non-verbal, but is known as an expressive woman with an infectious smile and laugh. Brittany reads and writes braille and needed new technology to help her schedule rides to and from work, and to keep in touch with friends and family. In particular, Brittany wanted to remain close to her mother, who lives out of town.
She received a Braille Sense U2 Notetaker and an iPhone, with which, she can text and send instant messages. Brittany is now active with social media and also schedules social events for the Deaf Blind Social Club.
Contact Information
Missouri Assistive Technology
Brenda Whitlock
1501 NW Jefferson Street
Blue Springs, Missouri 64105
Phone: (816) 655-6700
Application Resources
Do you have questions?
For state-specific inquiries, please reach out to your local program contact listed above. Otherwise, please submit your general iCanConnect question through the Contact Us form.