The Regional Resource Center for Assistive Technology
The Technology Resource Center provides access to both low-tech
and high-tech devices for people of all ages and varying abilities.
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Opportunities for hands-on exploration allow individuals to make
more informed choices about the technology interventions that will
work best for them. The ability to borrow a device to “try-out”
in the appropriate setting also provides greater opportunity for
proper device selection and success. Most devices found in the Center
are available for short or long term loan.
The Center also maintains an inventory of school based assistive
technology through a collaborative partnership with Southwest Human
Development. This technology is available for professionals working
within school districts who need access to assistive devices for
evaluation purposes.
The following services are provided through the Center for Assistive
Technology:
- Equipment demonstration.
- Short term or long term assistive technology equipment
loans.
- Training and education.
- Information and referral.
- Advocacy.
- Technical assistance.
- Comprehensive evaluations and assessments.
In addition, the Resource Center participates as a member of the
Navajo Nation Assistive Technology Consortium, which is actively
working to develop the availability of more assistive technology
resources on or near the Navajo Nation.
Current Consortium members include: the Navajo Nation Office of
Special Education and Rehabilitation; Window Rock Unified School
District in Ft. Defiance; Disability Services, Inc. in Gallup, NM;
St. Michaels Association for Special Education in St. Michaels,
AZ; and the New Mexico Technology Assistance Program in Santa Fe,
NM; and ASSIST! to Independence.
For more information, or to see if there is an Assistive Technology
Loan Bank of equipment in your area, please contact the Assistive
Technology Coordinator at (928) 871-7935.
Pictures of Assistive Technology
Tableware.
A communication/conversation aid.
A variety of communications aids.
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