Diverse Services at Assistive Technology Resources Center
To reduce the financial burden of persons with disabilities, and to assist them in the use of assistive devices to overcome physical dysfunction and promote self-care ability, Taoyuan established the Assistive Technology Resources Centers in the South and North districts to for turn-key consultation window and diverse services, including assistive device consultation, evaluation, use training, second-hand assistive device recycling and rework, maintenance, assistive device borrowing and matching, outreach base and circuit services, etc., with services to the center, designated locations and home available. From January to December 2023, 42,805 service assistive devices consultations, 16,958 evaluations (including training), 20,945 subsidy application assistance, 5,467 second-hand assistive device recycling, 432 assistive equipment repairs, and 11,481 assistive device borrowing and matching were conducted.