United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County has announced 2013 open labs for San Diego County. Open labs are times when individuals may explore assistive technology such as augmentative communication devices, software and computer access equipment that may support and facilitate the learning and living needs of a person with a disability. Open labs provide hands-on exploration and instructional assistance with assistive technology, not individual recommendations or assessments.
1. North County, San Diego
Time: All labs are offered from 9 am to 11 am
Location: 205 W. Mission Avenue, Suite G, Escondido, CA 92025
Dates: The following are the dates for the first quarter of 2013:
- Friday - January 18 (appointment must be made by 1/15/13)
- Thursday - February 21 (appointment must be made by 2/18/13)
- Wednesday - March 20 (appointment must be made by 3/15/13)
To make an appointment: Please call: 858-278-5420, extension 120 or 121. (Appointments cannot be scheduled on the day of the lab.)
For directions: Please call North County UCP at: 760-743-1050. If your child or student has special needs and you think assistive technology may be needed or helpful, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the latest technological developments and programs that may help!
2. San Diego (Spanish translation available on dates with asterisk)
Dates:
January:
- Wednesday, January 9, 3:30 to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, January 10, 9 - 11 am*
- Friday, January 25, 9 - 11 am*
February:
- Thursday, February 7 3:30 - 5:30 pm
- Friday, February 8, 9 - 11 am*
- Wednesday, February 20, 9 - 11 am*
March
- Monday, March 4 3:30 - 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, March 6, 9 - 11 am*
- Thursday, March 14, 9 - 11 am*
Location: 6162 Mission George Road, Suite F, San Diego, CA 92120
For more information contact: Telephone 858-278-5420, Email: sdatc@ucpsd.org
Lending "Library": The UCP also provides the San Diego Assistive Technology Center that has a lending library that loans a wide assortment of communication devices, computer hardware including alternative mice and keyboards, computer software and alternative access to communication devices and computers. There is also a "Toy Library". Loan periods are typically for 30 days depending on availability. Consumers, agency and school representatives, services providers and others working with individuals with disabilities can borrow equipment through this Assistive Technology program. For more information visit: http://www.atnet.org or call the San Diego Assistive Technology Center at 858-278-5420. (Deposit or fees may apply)
Sources: UCP Flyer "UCP San Diego Assistive Technology Center" Open Labs, www.ucpsdtechcenter.org, sdatc@ucpsd.org
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