What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive Technology (AT) uses devices and services to reduce barriers and enhance independence for individuals with disabilities. These aids and adaptations allow individuals with disabilities to function independently in vocational and educational pursuits.
An Assistive Technology device is any item or piece of equipment that is used to increase or maintain the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
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For more information contact:
Assistive Technologist Larry Cain or
Rehabilitation Technician Mike Ditch
Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio
626 N. Huron Street
Toledo OH 43604
419-255-0070 (phone)
419-255-8152 (fax)
With over 20 years of experience working with individuals that have a variety of
disabilities, in the work place, in the home, and in various schools and training
institutions. The Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio Assisitive Technology Service
provides assessment, training and technical support for these disabled individuals
whether they are in or entering employment, educational activities, or other vocational
training areas. This includes computer access evaluations, recommendation of appropriate
equipment including necessary hardware and software adaptations, setting up equipment,
and training.


Services Include:
• Computer Access Evaluations
• Recommendation of Appropriate
Equipment including hardware and software adaptations
• Installation/Setup Equipment
• Training
• Computer Adaptations
Individuals Receiving Services include:
• Learning Disabilities
• Visually Impaired and Blind
• Quadriplegia/Hemiplegia/Paraplegia
• Cerebral Palsy
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• Amputees
• Stroke Involvement
• Hearing Impairments
• Repetitive Stress Injuries
Alternative Input Devices that include:
• Head and Mouthstick Modifications
• Head Operated Mouse Pointers
• Mouth Operated Mouse Pointers
• Alternative Keyboards and Switches
• Voice Input
• Computer Operated "Smart Home" X-10
Based Environmental Controls
• Screen Magnification Software
• Speech and Braille Output Devices