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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Want Free Custom Designed Keyguards?

Give someone with a disability a way to use their iPad or tablet to communicate.

Disability Professionals that want help making keyguards.
People with Disabilities that need a keyguard for their access needs.
Makers that wish to give back to the community using their maker skills.

Participate in our assistive
technology build-a-thon!

Join Us!

Tuesday, May 22, 2018
4:30 - 7:30pm

Hacker Labs - Rocklin
4415 Granite Drive, #200
Rocklin, CA 95677

RSVP: info@ctecaac.org
or at Eventbright

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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.

Discover Our Services…

Upcoming CTEC Events & Activities:

Go Talk Now Training April 24, 2019 • 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

In our Go Talk Now 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… Read More!

Explore Assistive Communication with CTEC April 25, 2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Come see, hear and experience how individuals with complex communication needs use tablets, iPads and special computers to find their new voice and increase participation in their community. - STAR Training videos - We Speak Library - Voice options … Read More!

Techsploration May 9, 2019 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Techsploration is a hands-on session, guided by our staff to help participants gain a better understanding of the systems available for communication and how we might explore these options throughout the assessment process. All are welcome to attend.… Read More!

Jazzy Talkers May 10, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

AAC user social group - Mentoring individuals to communicate on their own with support, friendship, leadership and good examples. Arden-Dimick Library 891 Watt Avenue Sacramento, CA 95864… Read More!

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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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Frank's Story

A CTEC Success Story

Frank has used AAC devices for many years. Now he has the ability to communicate with others over email, text messaging and facebook. Frank is learning how to make phone calls with his device. He also loves to play music and control his TV via Infrared (IR) control.

Watch CTEC Success Stories…

AAC = Augmentative &
Alternative
Communication

What is AAC…

Our thanks to the following organizations
for their financial support:

Giving voice to everyone's own journey.