TechACCESS of RI believes that technology is increasingly the key to education, employment, and participation in community life, and must be available to all people.
Technology Demonstrations
Technology Demonstrations are offered several times monthly (refer to the Free Demo Calendar for details). We currently offer three distinct Technology Demonstrations – Low Vision Computer Access, Blind Computer Access, and a general Access Demonstration for people with disabilities. These sessions will present an overview of a specific type of technology. Please not that our demonstrations are not designed to address individual assistive technology needs.
Available: by appointment
Charge: none
For dates and more information, visit the Free Demos page
Vendor Demonstrations
Regularly, vendors are invited to TechACCESS to demonstrate a specific piece of technology. If you would like to know what’s coming up or check the calendar of events, visit our Calendar. We welcome suggestions for vendor demonstrations- let us know if there is something you are interested in seeing.
Available: by appointment
Charge: none
For upcoming Vendor Demonstrations visit the Calendar
After School Tech Time
Selected Thursday afternoons are set aside for After School Tech Time – an informal and 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 .
This program is offered through the Schools Project at TechACCESS of RI
Available: by appointment
Charge: none
For dates and more information, visit the Free Demos page
Workshops
Selected in-depth workshops are offered during the year on assistive technology issues and specific technology/devices. Many sessions are offered at no charge and are announced on the workshops page. Some sessions limit the number of attendees and pre-registration is always required.
Available: only with pre-registration
Charge: varies
For Upcoming Workshops visit the Calendar
Membership
There are many benefits of becoming a member of TechACCESS! Members of TechACCESS may come and use equipment and resources with limited assistance from an Assistive Technology Trainer. These sessions are designed for self-learning. For more information about our wonderful membership program, visit the Membership page.
Available: With paid membership
Charge: varies
For more information visit the Membership page
CyberVision
TechACCESS offers this monthly, informal program where youth with visual impairments can meet with peers, friends, technology experts and adult mentors to explore and master a variety of technologies. Our goal is to provide information and resources to help students work together to learn about and become competent with technology tools! And there is no cost!
Interested yet? For more information and/or to obtain an application contact: Gloria Stuart at TechACCESS 463-0202 or glorias@techaccess-ri.org.
You must be registered to participate in this program.
CyberVision sessions occur on Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
