Assistive Technology

What is Assistive Technology?

Assistive Technology is any product or piece of equipment (whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized), as well as services and strategies that are used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities of all ages.

Assistive Technology Program (AT) 

• Computer training using Adaptive Equipment and Software
• Education on low- and high-tech equipment
• Braille Keyboards
• JAWS
• ZoomText

Assistive Technology Loan Program

Empowering Independence Through Access

Program Overview

Our Short-Term Assistive Technology Loan Program provides individuals with temporary access to essential assistive devices and technology. Whether you’re exploring options before making a purchase or need support during a transitional period, this program ensures you have the tools to stay connected, productive, and independent.

Loan Duration

• Standard Loan Period: 30 days
• Extension Option: Up to an additional 30 days (maximum total of 60 days)
• Renewal Requests: Must be submitted at least 5 business days before the original loan period ends

Eligible Equipment

• manual wheelchair
• rollator
• walker
• ramp
• threshold
• CTTV
• magnifier
• and many more items

Voice Options Program

Through a partnership with the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP), the California Department of Rehabilitation’s (DOR) Voice Options program offers eligible Californians who are unable to speak, or who have difficulty speaking, with a free speech-generating device. The goal of this program is to ensure full and equal telephone communications access for all Californians with disabilities.
When it comes to choosing a speech-generating application, it is imperative to select one that highlights your strengths, skills, and fully meets your needs without leaving you feeling restricted. Through this program, any eligible Californian referred to a Voice Options provider will have the opportunity to test 7 different speech-generating applications for up to 14 days. The 7 applications we provided are:

• GoTalk NOW Plus
• LAMP Words for Life
• Predictable
• Proloquo4Text
• TouchChat HD with WordPower
• Proloquo2Go
• TD Snaps

Once the trial period has ended, the user will exchange the borrowed iPad for a new one with their preferred speech-generating application. You get to use it for as long as you want.
Who qualifies for the Voice Options Program?
Californians unable to speak, or who have difficulty speaking, have not previously participated in the Voice Options Program.

Note: I am serving Los Angeles County only.

For more information contact: Samantha Mam @samanthamam@drcinc.org

Warm Hands for Wheelchair Users Program
• Free gloves for wheelchair users

Key Benefits of the use of Assistive Technology (AT):

• Increase
• Maintain
• Improve

LA Found

LA Found– a groundbreaking countywide initiative that aims to quickly locate individuals with autism, dementia, or Alzheimer’s disease when they wander and go missing. LA Found features a system of trackable bracelets that can be located using receivers mounted to L.A. Sheriff’s Department helicopters. This technology allows law enforcement to find vulnerable residents before tragedy strikes.