The Community Technology Education Center (CTEC) provides services in Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC), which is the use of personalized methods or devices to increase a person's ability to communicate. Most individuals who use AAC rely on a variety of methods, from "light tech" to "high tech". CTEC will showcase a wide range of AAC systems.

CTEC is a place to:

• See, touch, and try out AAC technology, from light tech to high tech
• Connect with others
• Get assistance with the assessment, trial, and funding process
• Learn how to use new technology

And a place for consumers, family members, and professionals to get the support they need to make appropriate technology decisions.

California Connect, also called the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP), is funded by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and is a public purpose program that provides communications equipment and services to persons with disabilities. The program’s accessible products and services are fully subsidized, removing financial barriers.  

Equipment is available for people who have difficulty:

• Hearing
• Seeing
• Moving
• Speaking
• Learning or remembering

California Relay Service can connect TTY users to non-TTY users.

There are free trainings on how to make a smartphone work better for people with disabilities.

To be eligible, you must be certified as having a permanent or temporary disability and you also must:

• Live in California
• Have access to telephone service
  • You must have access to either cell phone or land line service to participate in the program.

Find Equipment
CTAP products are geared to meet many needs, and they include:

• Telephones
• Amplifiers
• Ring…

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Ability Tools, formerly the AT Network, is California’s Assistive Technology Act Program. We provide a variety of services for Californians with disabilities of all ages.
Services include:

• NATADS Assistive Technology Portal (National Assistive Technology Act Data System)
• Device Lending and Demo Centers
• Financial loan program for AT
• Information & Referral
• Reuse program in affiliation with organizational partners

FreedomTech Financial Loan Program assists people in receiving low interest financial loans to help pay for assistive technology.

Web pages 

• Ability Tools - https://abilitytools.org/
• FreedomTech - https://freedomtech.org/
• Device Lending and Demo Centers - https://abilitytools.org/services/device-lending-library.php
• NATADS Assistive Technology Portal (National Assistive Technology Act Data System) - testing.myatprogram.org/home/6

Society for the Blind provides programs and services for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Services include

• Classes & services
• Programs for 55+ including the Senior IMPACT project
• Youth programs
• Low vision clinic
• Store with assistive technology

Web pages from above with visible url links

• Classes & services - https://societyfortheblind.org/programs-services/classes-services/
• Programs for 55+ including the Senior IMPACT project - https://societyfortheblind.org/programs-services/programs-for-55/
• Youth programs - https://societyfortheblind.org/programs-services/youth-programs/
• Low vision clinic - https://societyfortheblind.org/low-vision-clinic/about-our-clinic/
• Store with assistive technology - https://societyfortheblind.org/store/

 

MedicAlert devices are medical identification devices available as a bracelet, necklace, shoe tag, wallet card, or Smart Medical ID card. What is a medical ID? A medical ID is an identification tag that is custom engraved with your vital medical information. Also known as medical ID jewelry, an ID is often worn by those living with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, allergies, autism, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, hypertension, Parkinson, etc.; individuals who lead an active lifestyle, or with mobility challenges wear an ID for daily peace of mind and protection. An emergency ID can be worn on your wrist, around your neck, on your shoe or in the form of a wallet card. If you experience a medical emergency or are in an accident, a medical ID will speak for you when you cannot. What does a medical ID look like? A medical ID can be a bracelet, necklace, shoe tag or the form of a wallet card, or Smart Medical I…

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The Pacific ADA Center to builds partnerships between the disability community and the general public by enhancing understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through education and technical assistance.
The Pacific ADA Center is one of ten Regional Centers in the ADA National Network set up across the United States to provide information and referral, training, consultation, and technical assistance to the business, state and local government, and disability communities about their responsibilities and rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Center includes numerous consultants, a small staff, and subcontracts with more than 20 entities regionwide. The Center participates in nationwide training projects and the development of materials for broad based distribution. Pacific ADA Center receives direct and current information from the Departments of Justice, Transportation, Education, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Federal Communications C… [read more]

The Ear of the Lion Foundation of California & NEVADA is legally registered as Ear of the Lion Foundation of California & Nevada Inc.  is a non-profit, 501© 3 public benefit corporation.  Formed it in 1982 by Northern California Lions Clubs.  It is a MD-4 sanctioned Lions program.  It has now expanded to clubs throughout California and Nevada.  Clubs from all parts of California and Nevada are supporting it and referring patients to be assisted.  The Lions realized that many who are hearing-impaired do not have the means to improve their hearing.  The Foundation has a hearing aid bank and supports patients who need hearing aids.  To date, thousands of patients have received care, through our efforts that otherwise would not have been available to them.  The Foundation's funding comes from Lions and Lions Clubs who understands and believes in our program.  They also receive donations, both large and small from individuals w…

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The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.afb.org/

People enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small transmitter on the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized frequency signal. If an enrolled client goes missing, the caregiver notifies their local Project Lifesaver agency, and a trained emergency team responds to the wanderer’s area. The first responders will then use the client’s individualized frequency to locate the position of the individual. First responders have had training for how to best approach the client once found, and allow them to be brought back to safety.

Rocklin Police Department
Call or E-mail to learn more:
E-mail: Project.lifesaver@rcocklin.ca.us
Phone: 916 - 625 - 5283(Inquiry line - messages only)

Lincoln Police Department
Call or E-mail to learn more:
E-mail: projectlifesaver@lincolnca.gov
Phone: 916 - 434 - 3285
Website:https://www.lincolnca.gov/en/living-here/project-life-saver.aspx

Auburn Police Department
Call or visit the website to learn more:
Phone: 530 - 823 - 4237, ex.317
Website: https://www.auburn.ca.gov/600… [read more]