Tech Menu

Assistive Technology Information

Low Technology Board

Low Vision Center

Communication Station

Adjustable Computer Workstations

Other Services

Resource Link: Family Center on Technology and Disability

Resource Link: Project Gutenberg - Free digitized and audio books for download.

Resource Link: Washtenaw County Library for loaned audio material

Resource Link: State of Michigan Library for loaned audio material

Welcome to The Tech Center! 

The Tech Center houses several interactive displays featuring low and high technology items.  Come in and speak with Jo, our Certified Assistive Technology Specialist, or read about the technology that we offer below.
 

What is Assistive Technology? 

Assistive technology is any device that helps a person with a disAbility complete an everyday task. If you break your leg, a remote control for the TV can be assistive technology. If someone has poor eyesight, a pair of glasses or a magnifier is assistive technology.  To learn more about assistive technology, click here.

Technology @ The Tech Center

A low technology board features many simple items geared toward helping people with their everyday routines.  The display showcases items such as:

• Medication reminders

• Writing aides

• Reachers

• Adaptive utensils

• Grooming products

• Cooking aids

The low vision center features items designed to aid those with vision impairments.  Available for loan are:

• Aladdin personal reader (magnification device)

• MAX digital magnifier

• Magnification pages

• Writing guides

• Large print check registry

• Large print playing cards

• Braille medication reminders

• Information on talking books programs

• Tactile, large print timer

The communication station provides samples of alternate forms of communication.  Items on display are:

• Communication books

• 1-message communication device

• 4-message communication device

• 16-message communication device

• Multiple level communication device

• Dynamic display communication device

• Sign language materials

• Eye gaze communication board

There are 7 adjustable computer work stations providing:

• DSL access to the internet

• Voice recognition technology

• Text to speech

• Touch monitors

• Various trackballs

• Foot mouse

• TrackIR (head mouse)

• Alternate keyboards

• Onscreen keyboards

• Scanning software

• Software for learning, leisure, and life.

• Switches, mouses, and more!

Other services available are computer classes, device programming, assistive technology assessments, computer donor program, and loan library.
 

Contact The Tech Center

Jo Corder

c/o The Tech Center

409 Linden Avenue

Jackson, MI 49203

Phone: (517) 782-6054

Fax: (517) 782-3118

Email:

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