TechACCESS provides free demonstrations of assistive technology to the public. All are invited. These workshops are free, some require pre-registration.
Blind Access Demonstration
Low Vision Access Demonstration
Adapted Computer Access Demonstration
ATAP Technology Demonstrations for Persons with Hearing Loss
Vendor Demonstrations
After School Tech Time
To Register
Call 401-463-0202 (Voice/TDD) or Toll-Free: 800-916-8324
E-mail techaccess AT techaccess-ri DOT org
Blind Access Demonstration
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Looks at technology that provides access to print material. The following equipment will be demonstrated: screen readers, speech synthesizers, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), personal note taking systems, DAISY Players and low tech daily living devices.
When: This demonstration runs on select Tuesdays from 2:00-3:30
2012 Dates: January 10, February 7, March 13, April 3, May 8
Registration: Required
Low Vision Access Demonstration
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Looks at technology that enhances print material. The following equipment is demonstrated: video magnifiers, screen magnification for computers and low tech daily living devices.
When: This demonstration runs on select Tuesdays from 2:00-3:30
2012 Dates: January 17, February 14, March 20, April 10, May 15
Registration: Required
Adapted computer access Demonstration
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Looks at technology that can improve access to information, including computer hardware and software adaptations, tablet technology and electronic readers.
When: This demonstration runs on select Tuesdays from 2:00-3:30
2012 Dates: January 24, March 27, April 17, May 22
Registration: Required
Funding for these sessions is provided by the Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP) under grant #H224A060039 from the Department of Education. However, content does not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal government.
ATAP Technology Demonstrations Technology for Persons with Hearing Loss
This demonstration is presented at TechACCESS of RI by Denise Corson, ATEL Program Coordinator, and James Litvack, PARI Independent Living Center Representative
These sessions demonstrate technology that can improve access at home, work and in social settings. The following equipment will be demonstrated:
Adaptive Telephone Equipment Loan (ATEL) Program equipment, which includes amplified phones and the CapTel. The CapTel is fairly new technology that allows you to view word-for-word captions of your telephone conversations.
- Signaling devices such as alarm clocks, telephone ringers, doorbells and baby monitors.
- Personal amplification for conversations, meetings, social events and television.
Attendees can loan out equipment, on a first come first service basis, to see if the equipment is appropriate for their needs.
When: 6:00 to 7:00 PM, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
The March meeting has been rescheduled to March 21st
Registration: This workshops are free and no registration is required. However, please call ahead if inclement weather.
Vendor Demonstrations
Regularly, vendors are invited to TechACCESS to demonstrate a specific piece of technology We welcome suggestions for vendor demonstrations- let us know if there is something you are interested in seeing. To view our current vendor demonstrations please visit the Calendar.
Registration: Required
After School Tech Time
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Selected Thursday afternoons are set aside for After School Tech Time – an informal, fun time for teachers, students and parents to explore computer hardware/software adaptations and other educational and assistive technologies with support from our knowledgeable staff. These sessions are designed for demonstration and trial use only and are not individual evaluation sessions. TechACCESS staff will not make formal recommendations. Appointments are required.
50-minute sessions are available, by appointment, at 2:00, 3:30 and 5:00. Please call 401-463-0202 to schedule.
2011 – 2012 Dates: January 12, February 9, March 15, March 29, April 12, May 3, May 17
This program is offered through the Schools Project at TechACCESS of RI
