Touch the Future, Inc.
History

  • Organized in 1989 for the purpose of assisting Tools For Life (TFL) in creating the first statewide AT conference

  • Incorporated in 1994

  • 1997 ReBoot™ was created under the umbrella of Touch the Future and received TFL funding

  • Started with 1,500 sq ft, phone, and office support rented from FODAC. Founded by TFL ReBoot™ State Liaison, Carolyn Phillips, and Lamar Polly

  • August 2001: Touch The Future merged the metro area ATRC and ReBoot™ and moved to a 12,962 sq ft new facility space

  • Merger completed in 2003 – Joanne Willis became the first Touch the Future/ReBoot™-ATRC Director

  • Independence facilitated a business structure and sustainability planning