The
CogniTech Cafe at The JCC in Manhattan: Free
assistive
technology consultation and support is available on
select Sundays of each month for any school-age child.
Please note that it is by appointment only to be fair
to all attendees. For more information or
to
schedule an appointment, contact Mark
Surabian at Mark@CogniTechCafe.com
or
at 917-586-8000.
The JCC in Manhattan.
UCP/NYC’s
Regional TRAID Center/TechWorks Demonstration
Centers/Lending Library
http://www.ucpnyc.org/info/assist/assistivetechnology.cfm#2
This program includes
the Share Lending Library and has a goal to inform,
evaluate and assist individuals with any disabilities,
of all ages to lead a more productive and independent
life. They provide information and referrals on
assistive technology, a lending library of adaptive
toys and switches, and assistive technology trainings
in all boroughs. For Manhattan and the Bronx
Phone:
(212) 979-9700, ext. 279 TTY: (212) 475-0842
For Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island:
Phone:
(718) 436-7979, ext. 710 TTY: (718)
436-1450
The Westchester Institute for Human Development
http://www.wihd.org/at/at_loanprogram.html
Technology Loan Program for Infants, Toddlers and
Preschoolers
The Technology Loan
Program for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers is a
lending library of assistive technology for families of
children in Westchester Rockland and Putnam counties.
Any child from birth to age five who receives services
through the Westchester, Rockland or Putnam County
Department of Health can use the program. We loan
devices for eight weeks for evaluations. If the device
is recommended for longer use we can extend the time
for up to six months. Contact Beth Heyd, Coordinator,
at 914.493.7364 or BHeyd@wihd.org, for more information
or to set up an appointment.