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Assistive Technology for Employment Centre

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR EMPLOYMENT CENTRE (ATEC)

What is the ATEC?

The Assistive Technology for Employment Centre enables people to evaluate a wide range of alternative computer input and output devices. Such devices include:

Alternative keyboards
Alternative screen pointers (mouse)
Screen magnification
Voice input
Voice output

Who can use the service?

The Centre was designed to assist individuals in the following groups:

Repetitive strain injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Orthopedic or neurological conditions that affect the function of the upper extremities.
Auto-immune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Cerebral palsy.
Spinal cord injury.
Vision impairments.

Services

Assessment: to determine the most effective assistive technology intervention.
Equipment Trial and evalation: evaluationg the assistive technology over a period of several hours to ensure it works for the client.
Equipment Training: training in the operation of the assistive technology.

Fees

Fee-for-service applies to all interventions.
Persons with disabilities may qualify for subsidy under the Disability Supports for Employment Fund. Contact us for more information Tel: (604)-473-9363.

This service is available only in British Columbia. For information on assistive technology services in other regions, please contact the regional office of your choice.

ATEC is funded by the Vancouver Foundation

For more information about ATEC please visit the following website: http://atec.neilsquire.ca/index.asp