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).… Read More

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Upcoming CTEC Events & Activities

AAC user social group - Mentoring individuals to communicate on their own with support, friendship, leadership and good examples. Meeting will be held in-person at: Orangevale Public Library 8820 Greenback Ln Orangevale, CA 95662

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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.

Watch the Videos and Earn Your Certificate of Completion!
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AAC = Augmentative &
Alternative
Communication

What is AAC…

Our thanks to the following organizations
for their financial support:

Logo of Disability Communications Fund. Logo of Voice Options. Logo of Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. Logo of the Joseph & Vera Long Foundation.