Assistive Technology
Tools used to assist persons with disabilities improve quality of life and offer provision of information, training, and technical support are considered Assistive Technology (AT). AT fosters greater independence for persons with disabilities by enabling them to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to accomplish or had great difficulty accomplishing. There are many types of AT tools and resources.
For more information please contact your Service Coordinator.
Resources
California Phones or California Connect from the California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) provides free specialized phones and accessories for your mobile phone to all qualified Californians. These devices make it easier to hear, dial, and call. A Program of the California Public Utilities Commission.
Goodwill of Orange County's Assistive Technology Exchange Center (ATEC) enables individuals to increase their independence at school, home, or in the workplace by providing the best technological solution for their individual needs.
Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center: Providing innovative and comprehensive assistive technology solutions to individuals with disabilities.
ConnectHomeUSA, a movement led by EveryoneOn, aims to bridge the digital divide for public housing residents in the United States, by helping residents get connected at home and get access to digital literacy and educational content.
**Posting of resources is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to reflect an endorsement by the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center (ELARC).