Bio:

As the project coordinator for CDS’s Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative (DATI), Allison oversees the operations of the DATI program. She manages its Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC) equipment inventory for the lending libraries that serve all residents of Delaware, and administers equipment programs such as the Tobin Fund, the Borrow to Own Low-Vision Devices (BOLD) program and iCanConnect. She also represents the Center in collaborative ventures with other organizations, including other service providers and grantors.

Before joining CDS, Allison worked for AAA Mid-Atlantic for more than 23 years. From her beginnings as a supervisor in the roadside assistance call center, she moved to the insurance company, purchasing department and then became a senior business analyst in Marketing.

Originally from northern New Jersey, Allison is a UD alumna and has been an active member of the Newark Rotary Club since 2003. She is also involved with her daughter’s Girl Scout troop and enjoys camping – well, glamping – and kayaking. An enthusiastic crafter and artist, Allison specializes in Pysanky egg decorating. She lives in Nottingham, Pa., with her husband, daughter, two cats and a small flock of chickens.