Upcoming Events
Most events are offered free of charge but we request donations to CTEC to help us expand our ability to meet the needs in the community. Space is limited. Please call CTEC at 916-921-5639 to RSVP.
Go Talk Now Training
April 24, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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. Please encourage support team members to attend.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Explore Assistive Communication with CTEC April 25, 2019 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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
At the Arden Dimick Library - 891 Watt Avenue, Sacramento
Techsploration May 9, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Jazzy Talkers May 10, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:00pm
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
In Alliance User Group May 14, 2019 • 11:30am - 12:30pm
AAC user group - Mentoring individuals to communicate on their own
with support, friendship, leadership and good examples.
Southgate Library
6132 66th Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95823
TouchChat Training
May 16, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
In our Touchchat 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.
*Devices include Wego, FRS ProSlate & iPad.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Digital Chatter Hour May 17, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meets at the Yolo County Library - Blanchard Room - 315 E. 14th Street, Davis, CA
Digital Chatter is a facilitated communication group in Davis, CA. We meet once per month and use facilitated communication on our speech devices.
GRID 3 Training
May 21, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Get up to speed, or expand your knowledge of Smartbox’s Grid 3 in Windows, and how it runs on the variety of speech generating devices from Talk To Me Technologies, LLC. Format will include short topic presentations, interactive discussions, and lots of hands-on time with devices. No prior knowledge required. You are welcome to bring a Talk To Me Technologies device or share access to those provided at the workshop. SLPs, AAC Specialists, AT professionals, and device users and their supporters are welcome.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Go Talk Now Training
May 22, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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. Please encourage support team members to attend.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Support Strategies
May 23, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Support Strategies is a training for family members, support staff, educators, and therapists on the many important aspects needed to help an individual use a communication system throughout the day, across all environments, at home, school, work and in the community.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
In Alliance User Group June 11, 2019 • 11:30am - 12:30pm
AAC user group - Mentoring individuals to communicate on their own
with support, friendship, leadership and good examples.
Southgate Library
6132 66th Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95823
Techsploration June 13, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Jazzy Talkers June 14, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:00pm
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
TouchChat Training
June 20, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
In our Touchchat 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.
*Devices include Wego, FRS ProSlate & iPad.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Digital Chatter Hour June 21, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meets at the Yolo County Library - Blanchard Room - 315 E. 14th Street, Davis, CA
Digital Chatter is a facilitated communication group in Davis, CA. We meet once per month and use facilitated communication on our speech devices.
Go Talk Now Training
June 26, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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. Please encourage support team members to attend.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Support Strategies
June 27, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Support Strategies is a training for family members, support staff, educators, and therapists on the many important aspects needed to help an individual use a communication system throughout the day, across all environments, at home, school, work and in the community.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
In Alliance User Group July 9, 2019 • 11:30am - 12:30pm
AAC user group - Mentoring individuals to communicate on their own
with support, friendship, leadership and good examples.
Southgate Library
6132 66th Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95823
Techsploration July 11, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Jazzy Talkers July 12, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:00pm
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
TouchChat Training
July 18, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
In our Touchchat 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.
*Devices include Wego, FRS ProSlate & iPad.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Digital Chatter Hour July 19, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meets at the Yolo County Library - Blanchard Room - 315 E. 14th Street, Davis, CA
Digital Chatter is a facilitated communication group in Davis, CA. We meet once per month and use facilitated communication on our speech devices.
Go Talk Now Training
July 24, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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. Please encourage support team members to attend.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Support Strategies
July 25, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Support Strategies is a training for family members, support staff, educators, and therapists on the many important aspects needed to help an individual use a communication system throughout the day, across all environments, at home, school, work and in the community.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
AAC Voice Control for Environment and Distance Communication Training
September 5, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Voice control has made many of the tasks we do throughout the day effortless and convenient. Individuals with physical and developmental disabilities can use this same technology to independently access entertainment, like video and music. Any AAC device can open up a world of access if only the right vocabulary is used.
Bring your AAC device or borrow one of ours for this hands-on training.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825