Evaluations / Resources for Assistive Technology

CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: EVALUATION FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: COMPUTERS
Phone: 203-392-5799
Address: 501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Center provides assistive technology support to members of the community. Center provides assistive technology assessments, trainings and presentations in assistive technology and assistive technology consultations to people with disabilities as well as Connecticut K-12 schools. The Center is a division of the Office of Academic Affairs at the Southern Connecticut State University System.

GAYLORD HOSPITAL - WHEELCHAIR ASSESSMENT/ASSISTIVE DEVICES: ASSISTIVE DEVICES AND WHEELCHAIR ASSESSMENT SERVICE
Phone: 203-284-2888
Address: Gaylord Farm Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
Evaluates clients for mobility devices, including manual wheelchairs, scooters, power wheelchairs, and custom seat cushions and back supports. Also assistive devices such as walkers or artificial limbs.

LIONS LOW VISION CENTERS - BRIDGEPORT: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
Phone: 866-319-9733
Address: 4200 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Low vision centers offer nonprescription devices and low vision rehabilitation to assist people with low vision in daily living activities. The centers have a large array of devices such as magnifiers, print enlargers, writing and sewing devices, telescopes and lighting systems. They also offer low vision evaluation to determine which device best suits the individual's needs and will train individual to use the device.  NOTE: does not dispense eyeglasses.

LIONS LOW VISION CENTERS - DANBURY: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
Phone: 866-319-9733
Address: 235 Main Street
Danbury, CT 06810
Low vision centers offer nonprescription devices and low vision rehabilitation to assist people with low vision in daily living activities. The centers have a large array of devices such as magnifiers, print enlargers, writing and sewing devices, telescopes and lighting systems. They also offer low vision evaluation to determine which device best suits the individual's needs and will train individual to use the device.  NOTE: does not dispense eyeglasses.

LIONS LOW VISION CENTERS - DERBY: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
Phone: 866-319-9733
Address: 350 Seymour Avenue, 2nd Floor
Derby, CT 06418
Low vision centers offer nonprescription devices and low vision rehabilitation to assist people with low vision in daily living activities. The centers have a large array of devices such as magnifiers, print enlargers, writing and sewing devices, telescopes and lighting systems. They also offer low vision evaluation to determine which device best suits the individual's needs and will train individual to use the device.  NOTE: does not dispense eyeglasses.

LIONS LOW VISION CENTERS - GREENWICH: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
Phone: 866-319-9733
Address: 5 Perryridge Road
Greenwich, CT 06830
Low vision centers offer nonprescription devices and low vision rehabilitation to assist people with low vision in daily living activities. The centers have a large array of devices such as magnifiers, print enlargers, writing and sewing devices, telescopes and lighting systems. They also offer low vision evaluation to determine which device best suits the individual's needs and will train individual to use the device.  NOTE: does not dispense eyeglasses.

LIONS LOW VISION CENTERS - NAUGATUCK: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
Phone: 866-319-9733
Address: 799 New Haven Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Low vision centers offer nonprescription devices and low vision rehabilitation to assist people with low vision in daily living activities. The centers have a large array of devices such as magnifiers, print enlargers, writing and sewing devices, telescopes and lighting systems. They also offer low vision evaluation to determine which device best suits the individual's needs and will train individual to use the device.  NOTE: does not dispense eyeglasses.

LIONS LOW VISION CENTERS - NEW HAVEN: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
Phone: 866-319-9733
Address: 428 Columbus Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
Low vision centers offer nonprescription devices and low vision rehabilitation to assist people with low vision in daily living activities. The centers have a large array of devices such as magnifiers, print enlargers, writing and sewing devices, telescopes and lighting systems. They also offer low vision evaluation to determine which device best suits the individual's needs and will train individual to use the device.  NOTE: does not dispense eyeglasses

LIONS LOW VISION CENTERS - NORTH HAVEN: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
Phone: 866-319-9733
Address: 370 Bassett Road
North Haven, CT 06473
Low vision centers offer nonprescription devices and low vision rehabilitation to assist people with low vision in daily living activities. The centers have a large array of devices such as magnifiers, print enlargers, writing and sewing devices, telescopes and lighting systems. They also offer low vision evaluation to determine which device best s...

LIONS LOW VISION CENTERS - SOUTHBURY: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
Phone: 866-319-9733
Address: 22 Old Waterbury Road, Suite 101
Southbury, CT 06488
Low vision centers offer nonprescription devices and low vision rehabilitation to assist people with low vision in daily living activities. The centers have a large array of devices such as magnifiers, print enlargers, writing and sewing devices, telescopes and lighting systems. They also offer low vision evaluation to determine which device best suits the individual's needs and will train individual to use the device.  NOTE: does not dispense eyeglasses.

LIONS LOW VISION CENTERS - WATERBURY: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
Phone: 866-319-9733
Address: 1981 West Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06708
Low vision centers offer nonprescription devices and low vision rehabilitation to assist people with low vision in daily living activities. The centers have a large array of devices such as magnifiers, print enlargers, writing and sewing devices, telescopes and lighting systems. They also offer low vision evaluation to determine which device best suits the individual's needs and will train individual to use the device.  NOTE: does not dispense eyeglasses.

LIONS LOW VISION CENTERS OF FAIRFIELD AND NEW HAVEN COUNTIES, INC.: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
Phone: 866-319-9733
Address: 23 Barnabas Road, Suite 212
Hawleyville, CT 06440
Low vision centers offer nonprescription devices and low vision rehabilitation to assist people with low vision in daily living activities. The centers have a large array of devices such as magnifiers, print enlargers, writing and sewing devices, telescopes and lighting systems. They also offer low vision evaluation to determine which device best suits the individual's needs and will train individual to use the device.  NOTE: does not dispense eyeglasses.

PEDIAFLEX THERAPY CENTER: EVALUATION FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Phone: 860-306-6423
Address: 465 Silas Deane Highway
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Provides independent physical therapy educational evaluations (IEP/PPT). This may include planning for triennial reviews, for a second opinion, for cases in due process, and for an assessment of baseline status. Written reports and feedback are provided for the educational team.

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY - CENTER FOR COMMUNICATION DISORDERS: HEARING AID PROGRAM
Phone: 203-392-5955
Address: 501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Hearing evaluations are done by students in the Communication Disorders program, under supervision by licensed audiologists. Evaluation is to determine the need for hearing aids. People who need hearing aids can purchase them from the center at 80% of the cost for hearing aids at a private provider.

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT - QUAKER HILL DAY PROGRAM: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Phone: 860-443-3800 x401
Address: 42 Norwich Road
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
Assistive Technology Specialists provide evaluations for people with disabilities to assess how adaptive equipment can be used to enhance home and workplace environments. Evaluations address the need for home or workplace adaptations, augmentative and alternative communication systems, computer access, daily living aids, and other adaptive equipment for work and independent living. Assistive technology equipment is available for loan on a trial basis to ensure a successful match between user and the recommended equipment. Training on the use of daily living and independent living tools/devices is also provided. Assistive technology equipment includes devices that enhance augmentative and alternative communication, telecommunication, vision and hearing, learning and development, computer access, memory and organization, and recreational and leisure activities.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT - SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC: EVALUATION FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Phone: 860-486-2629
Address: 2 Alethia Drive, U-1085
Storrs, CT 06269
Offers diagnostic and treatment services for individuals with speech, language or hearing disorders. Distributes hearing aids, assistive listening and other augmentative communication devices. Provides information to the public on such topics as how to find a hearing aid that works and speech and language development.

Resources

The resources included in these guidelines are to be used as examples for administrators, families, and educators. Although not an exhaustive list, these are the most up-to-date documents, publications and materials that are being used by professionals in the AT field.
All attached appendices may be printed and used with permission. Regular updates and reviews should be completed to ensure that the most recent information, technologies and devices are used.