Minnesota STAR Program
A System of Technology to Achieve Results
A System of Technology to Achieve Results (STAR) is located within the Minnesota Department of Administration. STAR's mission is to help ALL MINNESOTANS with disabilities gain access to and acquire the assistive technology they need to live, learn, work and play. The Minnesota STAR Program is federally funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration in accordance with the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended (P.L. 108-364).
Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council Vacancies
Are you an assistive technology (AT) user or a family member or guardian of a person who uses assistive technology? Would you like to share your AT knowledge and expertise with STAR by becoming a member of its advisory council? If you answered yes, then please consider applying for a seat on the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council.
The Secretary of State’s Office is accepting applications to serve on the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council. Applicants must have a disability and use assistive technology or be a family member or guardian of an individual with a disability who uses assistive technology. To view current vacancies or learn how to apply, check out the November 2012 (page 24) announcement at Secretary of State’s Announcement of Open Appointments . You may also call the Secretary of State’s Office at 651-297-5845 or email open.appointments@state.mn.us .
To learn more about the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council visit our Advisory Council page or call 651-201-2640.
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Simply Said: Understanding Assistive Technology & Assistive Technology Lending Libraries
Through a grant with the MN STAR program PACER created two videos about assistive technology. Inspired by the video style of Common Craft, these Simply Said videos were created to help others better understand assistive technology and assistive technology lending libraries. We hope you find them useful.
Stay Informed: Join STAR's Email List
Discuss and share assistive technology information and receive weekly accessibility tips by subscribing to STAR Point. If you need assistance subscribing, please call 651-201-2640, 651-201-2297or email star.program@state.mn.us.
Free ZAM Communicators Available
The Minnesota STAR program recently received a shipment of ZAM Communicators donated by AstraZeneca, a Delaware-based pharmaceutical company. This device was originally designed to help patients and medical professionals communicate with each other. It has built-in handles and comes with an optional table & wall mount for tabletop use and easy storage. While the ZAM Communicator does not have voice output, it does have a two-sided LCD screen that displays typed messages. The device contains an alphabet keypad on one side and pre-made messages including a pain meter on the reverse side. It is approximately 9 inches wide and 11 inches high. A docking station for charging the ZAM Communicator is included and equipped with an indicator light to let the user know when the device is fully charged.
Because this device may no longer be distributed to hospitals, medical facilities, and healthcare professionals, STAR is able to give this device directly to individuals who can benefit from using it to communicate. This is a limited offer, good only while supplies last. The device may not be sold and STAR requests that the device be returned if no longer needed. The ZAM Communicator is being provided as is; AstraZeneca, the State of Minnesota and the Minnesota STAR Program make no warranty and assume no liability on the device or any of the included components.
If you would like to request a ZAM Communicator or need additional information, please contact STAR at 651-201-2640 or via email at star.program@state.mn.us .
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