Giving voice to
everyone's own journey.

The mission of Communication Technology Education Center (CTEC) is to connect people of all abilities through AAC.

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Communication Technology Education Center (CTEC) is a
program of the Supported Life Institute.

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CTEC is a place to…

  • See, touch, and try out AAC technology, from light tech to high tech.
  • Connect with others.
  • Get assistance with the assessment, trial, and funding process.
  • Learn how to use new technology.
  • Have consumers, family members, and professionals get the support they need to make appropriate technology decisions.
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CTEC Success Stories Meghan's Story

Meghan lives a very active, rich life and has a very full schedule. Meghan uses multiple communication methods including verbal speech, signs, her ipad and her Novachat Speech generating device. Meghan uses the symbols and text in the Wordpower 60… Read More

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CTEC News ALert CTEC is HIRING!

Speech-Language Pathologist

Communication Technology Education Center (CTEC), a program of Supported Life Institute, is Northern California’s leader in “Augmentative and Alternative Communication” (AAC). We provide communication… Read More

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Upcoming CTEC Events & Activities

In our GoTalkNow Training we discuss and demonstrate important functions of the device and vocabulary that you will need to know in order to customize the device for the AAC user's ongoing needs. This training is for family and support team members. Please encourage support team members to attend. Presented virtually via Zoom (Pacific Time)

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Earn Your STAR Certification!

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Learn how to better support individuals with communication needs by viewing our video training library.

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AAC = Augmentative &
Alternative
Communication

What is AAC…

Our thanks to the following organizations
for their financial support:

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