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Communication Technology Education Center (CTEC)

Information updated on Thursday, February 23rd 2023, 10:28
How to Contact the Provider
Contact email
[email protected]
Address
1010 Hurley Way, #180, Sacramento, CA, 95825
Phone
916-921-5639
County
Sacramento
Web
https://www.ctecaac.org/
Services
Assessments and Diagnosis
Assistive Technology: AAC. Communication Devices
Assistive Technology: Education
Workshops, In-Person Training, Classes
The mission of the Communication Technology Education Center (CTEC) is to connect people of all abilities through AAC, so that they can give voice to their own journey.
CTEC will serve individuals in the counties of Sacramento, Yolo, Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sierra, Sutter and Yuba.

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.
  • Have consumers, family members, and professionals get the support they need to make appropriate technology decisions.

Serving persons with complex communication needs across the life span:
Direct services for infant and adult populations
Training/consultation with school staff for preschool-grade 12 students

ASSESSMENTS – by appointment
Working with individuals needing AAC and their support team members, CTEC staff will guide its team-based assessment process to determine the most appropriate AAC strategies, devices and supports. Typical assessments will take 20 hours, over a period of several months. Funding for assessments is available through a variety of sources. Please call for more information.

TRAINING – by appointment
Training for the individuals using AAC and their support teams. This team-based training may occur after the assessment process and purchase of an AAC system, or for an individual who already has a system, but is not using it to its fullest capacity. Funding for training is available through a variety of sources. Please call for more information.

GROUP TRAINING / WORKSHOPS – by appointment
Trainings on a variety of topics about AAC, customized to meet the needs of your organization or agency. Please call for pricing information.

AAC PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS / TRAININGS – check our event calendar for dates & times
Representatives from local and nationwide AAC companies will showcase their devices and teaching strategy products, as well as provide training on specific devices. These sessions are offered FREE OF CHARGE at this time, due to generous support from the the AAC companies and the Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute.