STAR, Alabama’s Assistive Technology Act program, is administered through the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services and is federally funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended in 2004 (P.L. 108-364).
Since its inception in 1994, STAR has been and continues to be a resource to provide Alabamians free access to information, referral services, educational programs, and publications in accessible format on extensive topics related to disability rights, laws/policies, and funding opportunities for assistive technology.
STAR has a 16-year history of established relationships and partnerships with public and private entities within the state to address AT-related issues and ensure statewide coverage. STAR staff participate on boards, advisory councils, workgroups, committees, etc., that address the needs of Alabamians with disabilities across a life span to increase the availability of assistive technology for the consumers they serve.
Mission: To enable Alabamians children and adults with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential at school, home, work and play through improved access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and services via a variety of statewide activities.
ADRS / STAR State Plan
STAR Main Office: 334-293- 7143 STAR Toll Free: 1-800-782-7656 ADRS Toll Free: 1-800-441-7607 TTY: 1-800-499-1816
STAR Program 602 S. Lawrence St. Montgomery, AL 36104
Contact Us
Mailing Address: 602 South Lawrence St. Montgomery, AL 36104
Physical Address: 560 South Lawrence St. Montgomery, AL 36104 TTY : 1-800-499-1816 Toll-free: 1-800-STAR-656 Fax: 334-293-7388 Driving directions
Joseph P. Helm Lead agency program director 334-293-7087
Helen Baker Executive director 334-293-7012
Kate Wallace Alternative Finance coordinator 334-293-7008
Laura Fisher Administrative assistant 334-293-7143
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