Closing The Gap
EducationMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees
Closing The Gap is an education-focused organization that supports professionals, parents, and consumers in selecting, comparing, and implementing assistive technology for people with disabilities. Founded more than 35 years ago in response to a family’s experience with disability, the group offers information, training, and a network of professional support through an annual international conference, a magazine, and a website. Its work aims to help participants gain practical knowledge and skills to make informed decisions and effect changes in everyday assistance for individuals with disabilities. Based in Henderson, Minnesota, the organization serves a diverse audience within the assistive technology landscape and operates with a multi-faceted program designed to facilitate access to suitable technologies.