Try a Specific AT Solution at our Open House Event
Open Resource is a free service which provides an opportunity for individuals to drop in to the Center with questions on all aspects of computer based assistive technology.
Open Resource is often a first step for people with disabilities to get a short presentation on potential AT solutions. Although assistive technology (AT) is much more common now than when we first opened our doors, it is still difficult to find. None of the large computer stores carry AT hardware or software and sales clerks have very little knowledge of this specialized area.
Our Open Resource program allows people (often on limited incomes) to come to our lab and try out the hardware and software that will help them succeed in school and the workforce. Open Resource is not an assessment, and no AT recommendations are made - but it is a way of seeing some possibilities, a place to begin the exploration of assistive technology solutions.
Assistive technology can be costly and complicated. Giving people a chance to try the equipment before they buy it, as well as having the opportunity to discuss options with our AT Specialists, has made Open Resource the single most popular program the Center has developed, an opportunity for hands-on trials of various AT solutions. There is no charge for Open Resource appointments.
Upcoming Open Resource Dates
We have changed the times we do Open Resource. For adults, Open Resource appointments are held every Monday from 3:00 - 4:00, and every Wednesday from 10:30 - 11:30. Appointments are generally for one half hour.
If the time we hold Open Resource doesn't work for you, we'd like to hear from you. Let us know if you think we should offer this service at other times, and we'll see if we can schedule some other Open Resource times. You can give us a call, or you can send us an email with suggested times.
For info on Open Resource and to make an appointment, please call (510) 841-3224.