Biography

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Michael Daniels is Executive Director of the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology, Inc. (FAAST). FAAST is the Tech Act Program for the state of Florida. Michael received his BA in Special Education and Early Childhood Education from University of Kentucky (UK) and completed coursework for his MA in Assistive Technology at UK. Michael has been working in the assistive technology field for over 20 years with a focus on computer access and seating and mobility. He served as program director at FAAST for fours and was instrumental in the development of the statewide device loan program and the addition of two Regional Demonstration Centers. Michael has collaborated with Dr. Tony Gentry from Virginia Commonwealth University to establish a training series for assistive technology for individuals with traumatic brain injuries. In his free time, Michael is a licensed youth soccer coach and a volunteer with Boy Scouts of America.