PHP's iTECH Center is a preview and demonstration center for Assistive Technology (AT). The iTECH Center offers 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. Our AT Specialists can assist you in exploring and accessing high/low tech options through a guided "Techsploration" in our AT Lab. The 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.

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Created by Intel Corporation

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
• Consideration and Implementation of Assistive Technology
• Assistive Technology for Adults with Developmental Disability

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).

Toy Adaptation Bring in your battery operated toy to be adapted for switch use $8/toy, switch not included.

Contact the iTECH Center to:

• Ask questions
• Make an appointment
• Inquire about our menu of services, fees and scholarships

Great places on the web to learn more:

• 1 Stop for Free Assistive Technology
• Guide to Low-Cost / No-Cost Online Tools
• The Blind Reader's Page
• Assistive Technology Consideration Resource Guide
• Technical Glossary
• Assistive Technology Success Story

The iTECH Center at PHP is a member of:

The AT Network, www.atnet.org 1-800-390-2699, a program of the Department of Rehabilitation and the Alliance for Technology Access to expand assistive technology resources and services to all Californians.

The Alliance for Technology Access 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.

Handout from CSUN Conference:
Tools for Scheduling/Reminding
• Visual Timers www.timetimer.com $30 for 3 inch w/audible alarm, $25 for silent
• Use of Day Planners
– Day Runners www.dayrunner.com
– Day-Timer www.daytimer.com
– Franklin Covey www.franklincovey.com
• Pocket Mod Free! www.pocketmod.com
• Posting daily schedule/assignments on board, reviewing daily
• Week-to-Week calendar at students desk for assignments
– www.pbskids.org/itsmylife/school/time
– www.donnayoung.org
• Lists of tools needed daily for class at student desk
• Teacher Assignment Websites
– http://assignaday.4teachers.org-free!
– www.schoolloop.com
– www.moodle.org –free! Open Source
• Watch Minder 2 $99 to $109 www.watchminder.com
• Voice Cue ($39) and Step Pad ($29) www.attainmentcompany.com
• Timex Ironman Data Watch ($90) www.timex.com alarm reminders, can be
programmed on computer
• Digital Recorder with Reminder Alarms
– Olympus Digital Recorders
http://www.olympusamerica.com/education/voicerecorders.asp
– MP-1700 Digital Men’s Media Watch $179
http://www.justrecorders.com/watchrecorder.htm
• Rainman Visual Scheduling Calendar
http://www.ict4everyone.jp/RAINMAN/en
Tools for Organization
• Color Coding Tools
– Highlighters/Highlighter tape www.onionmountaintech.com
– Color-coded filing system for papers
– 3-ring binder, with color coded dividers for each class
• www.bookwindows.com
• www.mead.com Scholastic School supplies
– Designated place for homework, items needing parent signature, etc
– Graphic-organizer paper-Free!
• http://www.graphicorganizers.com
• www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer
– Use of checklists, organizational systems
• www.flylady.net
• www.housefairy.org teaches kids how to clean and organize their
room $13
• www.planner.zoho.com on-line organizational system-free
• www.backpackit.com on-line organizational system-free
• www.lib.umn.edu/help/calculator/ assignment calendar
• Portable Word Processors with Organizers
– Neo $219 and Dana $350 by Alphasmart www.alphasmart.com
– The Writer $179 http://www.keyboardinstructor.com/
• Pocket PCs, Smart Phones PDAs
– Sharp Electronic Organizers www.sharpusa.com
– Palm Pilots
– Pocket PCs
– Smart Phones
• Organizational Software
– The NoteTaker (Mac only) $69.95 www.aquaminds.com/product.jsp
– OneNote by Microsoft
– GoBinder www.gobinder.com $49.95
• Writing Organizational Software
– Inspiration/Kidspiration www.inspiration.com
– Writers Companion www.writerscomp.com
– Draft:Builder www.donjohnston.com
– Spark-Space www.spark-space.com
• Writing Organizational Software-not graphic based
– Report Writer Interactive, $59.95 www.ftcpublishing.com/RWI.html
– Paragraph Punch/Essay Punch $45 http://www.meritsoftware.com/ more
instructional
Tools for Increasing Attention
– Learning systems
• Play Attention- www.playattention.com
• EEG Biofeedback
• Interactive Metronome- www.interactivemetronome.com
• RoboMemo www.cogmed.com
• The Listening Program- www.advancedbrain.com
– FM listening systems
– Music CDs that help with concentration
• Sound Health music tapes $49.95 www.advancedbrain.com
• Medical Resonance Therapy Music
www.concentrationmemorymedicalmusic.com
• Hemi-Sync Attention Series http://hemisyncforyou.com
• Software Tools
– Brain Builder $49.95 www.advancedbrain.com
– LocuTour Attention and Memory $189 www.locutour.com
– Lexia Cross-Trainer $198 www.lexialearning.com
– Sound Smart and Captains Log (subscription) www.braintrain.com
• Wild Divine video game
• DanceDance Revolution video game
Tools for Social Skills
• Social stories-books http://www.thegraycenter.org/
• Social skills therapy groups
• Social Standards at School http://www.attainmentcompany.com
• Mind Reading http://autismcoach.com/ $125
• http://socialskillbuilder.com/products.htm
• My School Day $89
• My Community $89
• The Birthday Party $40 (clearance)
• School Rules v.1, v.2 $89
• Strategies using AT
– Video modeling
– Priming, using written or picture schedules, or verbally
– Behavior contracts:
http://specialed.about.com/cs/behaviordisorders/a/behaviorcontrac.htm
http://specialed.about.com/od/behavioremotional/ss/think.htm
Helpful Web Sites
• www.help4adhd.org
• www.add.org
• www.adhdnews.com
• www.wrightslaw.com/info/add.index.htm
• www.ldonline.com