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Do note that some of the organizations and companies listed below may charge for their evaluation and training services.
Alberta
ERECS - EPSB
5523 122 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5W 1S3
Canada
Contact person: Richard Svekla
Contact Email: richard.svekla@epsb.ca
Contact phone: 780-232 4914
web site: www.epsb.ca
Who is served: Schools in Northern Alberta
Brief description: We are an assessment centre for speech generating devices.
Elk Island Public Schools Assistive Technology Team
Elk Island Public Schools Assistive Technology Team
683 Wye Road
Sherwood Park, Alberta
T8B 1N2
Canada
Contact person: Deborah Mlinaritsch/Lin Zurawell
Contact Email: lin.zurawell@ei.educ.ab.ca
Contact phone: 780-417-8273
web site: www.eips.ca/
Who is served: Members of schools in our region
Brief description: The EIPS Assistive Technology Team is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of a Speech-Language Pathologist, Assistive Technology Consultant and Educational Consultant. Our team offers consultation, a lending library of tools and devices for consideration, technical support and follow up. Students in our district are referred to the AT Team by their school.
British Columbia
Down Syndrome Research Foundation
1409 Sperling Avenue
Burnaby BC V5B 4J8
Canada
Contact person: Jill Petersen, Registered Speech-Language Pathologist
Contact Email: jillp@dsrf.org
Contact phone: 604 444-3773
web site: www.dsrf.org
Who is served: Members of our school districts. We do not provide AAC evaluations or loan units but are happy to explain the iPad and walk families through use of the device. We also make referral to provincial AAC teams.
Brief description: Our mission is to create a dynamic learning environment where people with developmental and learning disabilities can gain the ability, confidence and skills needed to flourish in their community. We believe wholeheartedly that if people with developmental disabilities are provided with specific and relevant education their full potential can be reached. Our student population includes individuals with Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit disorder, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, general developmental delays and other developmental disabilities. Our literacy programs are also suited to children and young adults within the ESL community. Please visit our websites www.dsrf.org and www.specializedlearningcentre.org for more information.
Manitoba
Open Access Resource Centre
3-120 Maryland Street
Winnipeg, MB
R3G 1L1
Canada
Contact person: Lori Wiebe
Contact Email: oarc@oarc.ca
Contact phone: 204-949-2430
web site: www.oarc.ca
Who is served: Anyone in Manitoba
Brief description: Resource Centre and Equipment Loan Program of speech generating device.
Nova Scotia
Assistive Technology Centre
Assistive Technology Centre
c/o 16147 Highway 3
Hebbville, Nova Scotia
B4V 6Y1
Canada
Contact person: Barbara Welsford
Contact Email: bwelsford@eastlink.ca
Contact phone: 902-541-3008
web site: assist-tech.ednet.ns.ca
Who is served: Anyone in the South Shore Nova Scotia
Brief description: The Assistive Technology Centre provides AT assessments to children with disabilities in our area. We are able to provide evaluation of Proloquo2go in the Assistive Technology Centre to residents in our area and this is based on availability of the device in our loan library. We are unable to ship devices outside our geographical area. Evaluations must be by appointment only. Please contact by email for an appointment.
Newfoundland
Elaine Dobbin Centre for Autism
70 Clinch Cresent
St. John’s, NL
A1B 4G8
Canada
Contact person: Jason Geary
Contact Email: jgeary@autism.nf.net
Contact phone: (709) 722-2803
web site: www.autism.nf.net
Who is served: Anyone in Eastern Newfoundland
Brief description: We are a nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to fostering the development of individualized, lifelong, community-based supports and services for persons with autism spectrum disorder. ASNL and the Elaine Dobbin Centre for Autism are committed to the promotion of acceptance, independence, productivity and opportunities for inclusion in all facets of life for persons with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
Ontario
SLP4ALL
Thornhill, Ontario.
Canada
Contact person: Dana Sahian
Contact Email: dana@slp4all.com
Contact phone: 416 8165392
web site: www.slp4all.com
Who is served: Anyone in the Toronto and York Region.
Brief description: SLP4ALL: Turning the Ordinary into the EXTRAordinary!!Dana is a Speech Language Pathologist who has been working with individuals with complex communication and learning needs for over 15 years. Dana can provide assessment, treatment and training to individuals or groups in the use of mainstream apps and technology for face-to-face communication, reading, writing, organization and learning. Dana has extensive experience with Proloquo2Go, as well as other apps and dedicated speech generating devices, and can help to determine if Proloquo2Go is the appropriate communication solution for an individual.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Abilities Council
Saskatchewan Abilities Council
2310 Louise Ave.
Saskatoon, SK
S7J 2C7
Contact person: Reg Bartsch
Contact Email: adaptivetechnology@abilitiescouncil.sk.ca
Contact phone: (306) 374-4448
web site: www.abilitiescouncil.sk.ca/
Who is served: Anyone in Saskatchewan.
Brief description: The adaptive technology department of the Saskatchewan Abilities Council acts as a resource to Therapists, School boards, Care homes, Funding Agencies and Individuals.
Services we provide:
Technology assessments- to determine what equipment and software would best suit the clients needs and make recommendations to funding agencies.
Consultations to determine if specific equipment, software or adaptations would be appropriate for the clients.
Training on various equipment and software to ensure that the technology is used to its fullest potential.
Adaptation of existing equipment to make it usable for clients
Repair of equipment.
Act as an independent purchasing agent.
Act as a resource for information on all aspects of specialized equipment for individuals with disabilities.
Our goal is to provide the bridge between where an individual is now and where they want to be.
Quebec
inov8 Educational Consulting
Montreal
Canada
Contact person: Andrea Prupas
Contact Email: andrea@inov8-ed.com
Contact phone: 514-600-0303 or 877-93-INOV8
web site: www.inov8-ed.com
Who is served: Anyone in Montreal
Brief description: inov8 Educational Consulting provides assistive technology seminars and individualized consultations for families and their children with special needs. We specialize in software, apps and mobile tools for children with communication delays and disorders, as well as children with learning disabilities.
