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Contact: PHP's iTECH Department (itech@php.com), Tel: 408 727-5775 |
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"Assistive Technology is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities." - Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act PHP's iTECH Center featured in Intel Commercial on KNTV 11. Watch the movie! (Windows Media Player Required) (June 2004)
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PHP's iTECH Center is a preview and demonstration center for Assistive Technology (AT). PHP offer parents and professionals the opportunity to gain "hands-on" experience with assistive devices and instructional software before making a decision on which ones best suit their needs. Let PHP's AT staff assist you in exploring and accessing high/low tech options through a guided "Techsploration" in our AT Lab.
PHP's iTECH Center offers the following:
- *Techsploration - Our Signature Service: Learn more about Assistive Technology and experience the tools "hands on" through a guided session in our iTECH demonstration lab.
- Technology for Infants and Preschoolers (T.I.P.) TIP is an early intervention program that introduces young children to technology through play. Funding available for San Andreas Regional Center clients ages 0-3.
- Trainings Trainings related to assistive technology are available to parent groups, school districts or community agencies. Choose from topics such as Overview of Assistive Technology, Assistive Technology for Learning Disabilities, Computer Access, Communication:Low-High Tech, Software for Visual Learners, Assistive Technology for ADHD, Technology for Infants and Pre-Schoolers and Toy Adaptation. Our services also include trainings to individuals and small groups on specific software programs. If you are interested in scheduling a training for your group, please give us a call.
- Speech-Language Pathologist Available to address communication issues of your child/student. Extensive background in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
- Assessments Our AT certified staff is qualified to do full assessments in the school, home, or other settings.
- Toy Adaptation Bring in your battery operated toy to be adapted for switch use $8/toy, switch not included.
- Special Projects -
- Community screenings of the documentary "Freedom Machines" www.freedommachines.com. Call us to schedule a screening for your agency, school or parent group.
- IBM Web Accessibility - available for free to those individuals with print disabilities. http://www.webadapt.org/ibm/about/default.php?PageID=2 Contact iTECH for more info.
- Ask questions
- Make an appointment
- Inquire about our menu of services, fees and scholarships
Great places on the web to learn more: The Alliance for Technology Access
The iTECH Center at PHP is a member of:
The ATA is a network of community-based resource centers dedicated to providing technology information and support services to children and adults with disabilities.
To find the center nearest you, please call 707.778.3011 or email ATaccess
This project has been made possible in part by grants from the following donors:
- Applied Materials
- Cisco Foundation
- Yahoo!
- Adobe
- Symantec
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation
- Special Hope Foundation
- Intel Corporation
- Santa Clara County Social Services Agency
- Boston Scientific Foundation
- NEC Foundation
- Bank of the West
- Rosendin Electric
- Morris Stulsaft Foundation
Should you need immediate assistance or a parent-to-parent contact please phone PHP's office at (408) 727-5775. PHP provides a forum for parents and professionals to get information. PHP does not promote or recommend any treatment, therapy, institution or professional.
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