Debbie
Cook

Director, Washington Assistive Technology Act Program

(206) 685-4181

Debbie Cook is the Director of Washington Assistive Technology Act Program , and is Program Manager for the Older Blind Independent Living Program. Ms. Cook is nationally recognized for her expertise and leadership regarding a wide range of IT, policy development and service delivery issues including: accessible design of hardware, software and web-based technologies; telecommunications product design and service delivery; laws, regulations and best practices regarding access to IT and accommodation of people with disabilities in education and employment; and standards for provision of assistive technology services. Ms. Cook is a frequent contributor to AccessWorld (published by the American foundation for the Blind) and has conducted several research projects for the Foundation, has been a consultant to the National council on Disability regarding technology policy issues, and is past-Chair of the Information Access Committee for the American council of the blind.