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Welcome to the Assistive Technology Services Directory, a database of AT resources in California. To search for vendors and service providers near you follow the steps below. Click here if you would like to view the description for each service category.

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Category Descriptions:

Adaptive Toys

Toys modified or designed for children/adults with disabilities, gaming consoles, switches, joy sticks.

Apps & Software

Application software for a computer or mobile device designed to help people perform an activity or to perform specific tasks.

Blind & Low Vision

Braille supplies, printers, labelers, talking clocks, talking pill bottles, kitchen aids, canes, cctv, audio recording, magnifiers, note takers, other blind support products, services, software.

Communication & Speech

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, speech aids, communication software, relay services.

Computers

Adaptive computer hardware/software, low cost, refurbished, adaptive keyboards, mice, scanners, Braille displays, input devices, text to speech, speech to text, mounting equipment.

Daily Living Aids

Gadgets for those with a variety of disabilities to help with daily living tasks such as dressing, cooking, bathing, eating, writing, adaptive clothing.

Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Hearing aid, hearing tests, audiology services, telephones, ASL interpreters, captioning, relay services, TTY, visual alarms.

Driving Aids & Vehicle Modifications

Hand controls, pedal extensions, seat belt extensions, adaptive driver training, vehicle modifications, lifts, modified vehicle rental, adaptive farm equipment.

Education & Learning

Education, literacy and learning software, e-books, audio books, writing aids, etc.

Environmental Controls

Adaptive switches, smart homes, voice activation, alarms.

Ergonomics & Business Modifications

ADA consultants, ergonomics consultants, ASL interpreters, captioning services, automatic doors, universal design contractors, architects, signage, adaptive furniture and seating.

Exercise & Recreation

Hand cycles, exercise equipment, adaptive sports equipment, programs, adaptive fitness training.

Gardening & Farming

Devices and equipment that aids in gardening, landscaping, or farming.

Home Healthcare

Home healthcare supplies and equipment (hospital beds, commodes, oxygen, transfer devices, shower chairs, incontinence supplies, wound care).

Home Modifications

Home modification contractors, safety products, elevators and lifts, grab bars, ramps, portable ramps.

Memory & Cognitive Aids

Devices and software that aid memory and cognition.

Mobility Aids

Walkers, canes, crutches, portable ramps, adaptive strollers.

Positioning Devices

Positioning devices, adaptive car seats, seating cushions, transfer devices (Hoyer lifts, transfer boards, transfer chairs, slings), standing devices.

Prosthetic & Orthotics

Prosthetic legs, arms, orthotics, diabetic shoes, wigs, adaptive shoes, braces.

Service Animals

Service animal/dog programs, therapy animals.

Wheelchairs & Scooters

Wheelchairs and scooters, mounting equipment, accessories, sports chairs, cushions, batteries.

Service Types:

Advocacy and Info

Provides useful information and/or advocacy for prospective clients or consumers.

Borrow / Loans

Allows one to borrow a device. The organization loans out equipment for a limited time period.

Custom Design & Fabrication

Provides customized, personalized design and/or fabrication of an AT device.

Demonstrations

Will perform a demonstration of how a device(s) works to a person or group of people.

Evaluation / Assessment

Performs an evaluation and/or assessment of an individual’s ability to use equipment or services to determine what AT would be appropriate.

Free

Provides services or equipment at no cost to the individual.

Funding

Provides funding or funding sources for AT devices or services.

Rentals

Rents out equipment or devices.

Repair

Repairs or restores equipment or devices.

Reuse / Used

Donates, sells or provides long-term loans of AT devices, including durable medical equipment, that have been previously used.

Sales

Provides goods/services at a cost.

Services

Provides one or more services to individuals.

Training

Provides training on how to use a device or equipment.

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