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Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii
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Open House - Friday, October 17, 2014
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All Are Welcome - ATRC Open House
Join us for our Open House on Friday, October 17, 2014 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM at our new location - 200 N. Vineyard Blvd, Suite 430. Learn more about our programs and services. Information on assistive technology and demonstrations of devices and software will be available.
You are welcome to bring others who are interested in what we do and HOW WE BUILD THE FUTURE! Refreshments will be provided and knowledgeable staff will answer any question.
On street parking available on A'ala Street and guest parking on the 2nd level. Valet Parking is also available. Need any more information? Please contact Edna at 808-532-7117 or by email: [email protected]. See you!
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KEYBOARD Donations Needed! | |
Through the generosity of our friends and supporters, ATRC has recently received a donation of some great desktop computers as part of the Refurbished Computer Redistribution Program. We have been working hard to get these ready for users but we need USB Keyboards to complete for use.
If you have any working USB or Wireless keyboards that you are able to donate to our program, please contact Harvey Gordon at ATRC Computer Refurbishing (808) 532-7115 or via email at [email protected]. Mahalo!
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Rehabilitation Technology Services Now Available | |
ATRC Hawaii provides rehabilitation technology services (RTS) to vocational rehabilitation (VR) consumers statewide. Services include: individual assessment, consultation and planning, provision of services, devices, training, and maintenance for an individual with a disability, and employers or other individuals who provide services to, employ and/or involved in the major functions of the individual with a disability.
For further information about the RTS program contact your DVR counselor or Jodi Asato at [email protected].
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Latest and Greatest Technology | |
Brought to you by our AT Trainers, Joseph Go and Jensen Tabil. Technology listed here is available for demonstration and loan from our AT Depot. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.atrc.org/TryAt.aspx
Freedom Scientific - Ruby
RUBY handheld video magnifiers provide the help that many people with low vision need to read text and see details. All Ruby models have a crisp, sharp image, high-contrast modes, and built-in LEDs. The streamlined design means RUBY can slip comfortably into a pocket or purse, giving you easy access to photos, letters, prescriptions, and even menus. With its broad range of adjustable, undistorted magnification, a RUBY video magnifier outperforms a drawerful of traditional magnifiers. For more information, please click on this link: Ruby Magnifiers!
Jenda Lifetime Voice Calendar
A simple, versatile, and attractive programmable perpetual calendar. Anyone - including a child or adult can record to do lists, appointments, birthdays, anniversaries, weekly events just by pressing the appropriate large button along with the record button. The buttons are large, easy-to-see and understand. For complete features please click on this link: Jenda Lifetime Voice Calendar!
Dragon Naturally Speaking
Meet the new, faster, smarter Dragon. Perfect for just about anyone - parents, students, teachers, busy multi-taskers, and speech recognition newbies. Let your voice do all the typing and create documents 3x faster than typing - with up to 99% accuracy out of the box. For more information, please click on this link: Dragon Naturally Speaking!
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New Tobii Devices available in ATRC Loan Library
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ATRC has new Tobii devices available in the Loan Library for demonstration. To ensure you receive the best experience from your trial, we want to make sure you are well educated about the device options, features, benefits, and function of each system. Contact Jodi Asato at 808-532-7111 or by email: [email protected] to schedule a pickup .
Click on the following link: Tobii Devices for an exclusive look at some of these devices.
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Employment Opportunity at ATRC
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ATRC continues to provide top quality programs and services across our state. We are seeking employees committed to working with persons with disabilities. We have an employment opportunity for the following full-time position:
VOCATIONAL SPECIALIST (VS)The VS will work collaboratively with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation counselors to provide job placement and retention services to individuals with significant disabilities (SD) and most significant disabilities (MSD). Individualized services are to be provided to enable the individual with SD/MSD to achieve meaningful employment consistent with his/her strengths, resources, concerns, abilities, interests, and informal choice. Visit our website: www.atrc.org for a detailed description of this position. Contact Barbara Fischlowitz-Leong via barbara@atrc.org to express your interest and/or to ask questions.
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Upcoming Events
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Oct 16 - Horizons Outreach - Punahou School 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Contact Cathy Joseph, [email protected]
Oct 16 - Ho Aloha Ama'u Loa Outreach Presentation - Waialae Country Club 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Oct 17 - ATRC Open House - 200 N Vineyard Aloha United Way, #430 - 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Oct 18 - Hawaii School for the Deaf & Blind presents It's Child's Play
3440 Leahi Ave, Honolulu 96815 - 9:00 AM - Noon
Oct 18 - Central Footsteps to Transition Fair 2014 - Mililani High School 8:30 AM - Noon
Contact Jensen Tabil, [email protected] for further information.
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