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SET-BC Technology Fair

The field of assistive technology products continues to grow and improve. To meet the challenge of staying up-to-date with new products, SET-BC held an assistive-technology fair. SET-BC consultants, and consultants from PRCVI, SunnyHill, and GF Strong had the opportunity to meet the vendors, see the new product lines, and attend vendor demonstrations. SET-BC takes this opportunity to thank all the vendors for making this event such a success!

Aroga, a B.C. distributor of assistive technology products for access to the printed word for individuals with visual impairments, learning disabilities or language issues; and access to computer technology for those who are physically challenged or non-speaking individuals, demonstrated: Quick Glance Eye Tracking System (access aid - the Quick Glance System benefits anyone who cannot use a standard mouse or wants hands-free control of a computer) and also Springboard (AAC aid).

Image: Aroga & Freedom Scientific Staff Aroga & Freedom Scientific
Freedom Scientific, an international distributor who offers assistive technology products for people with sensory or learning disabilities, attended the tech fair and presented along with Aroga - their BC partner. Freedom Scientific demonstrated: PacMate BrailleNotetaker (The PacMate functions as a personal computer for those who are blind and provides a link between everyday desktop applications and the needs of busy lifestyles); JAWS (a screen reader software for the blind); and Magic (screen magnifier software for the visually impaired).
Image: Bridges Staff Betacom/Bridges
Betacom/Bridges, a Canadian distributor for many assistive technology companies including IntelliTools, Don Johnston, and Mayer Johnson, providing quality products and services to people with special education, augmentative communication and adapted computer-access needs, demonstrated the following products: Draft Builder (a writing aid) and the VisAble Viseo (the VisAble VideoTelescope is a lightweight, hand-held video low vision aid).
Image: Madentec Staff Madentec
Madentec, a leading Canadian supplier of assistive technology for people with physical disabilities, whose products include solutions for accessing and controlling a computer 100% hands-free, demonstrated the following products: Tracker 2000 (access aid - Tracker allows you to smoothly move the cursor on the computer simply by moving your head, regardless of your disability); Discover (access aid); WISP 2000 (access aid); Magic Cursor 2000 (access aid); Screen Doors 2000 (access aid); Cheek Switch (access aid).

Agency Information

SET-BC
Special Education Technology Ð British Columbia is a Ministry of Education Provincial Resource Program established to assist school districts in educating students whose access to the curriculum is restricted primarily due to physical disabilities, visual impairments, or autism.

PRCVI
Provincial Resource Center for the Visually Impaired, British Columbia provides British Columbia school districts and Group 1&2 Independent schools with alternate formats of Provincially Recommended learning resources and specialized equipment to support the educational needs of students with visual impairments.

SunnyHill
Part of Children's & Women's Health Centre of British Columbia, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children is a provincial facility offering specialized services to children with disabilities, their families and communities throughout British Columbia.

GF Strong
The G.F. Strong Rehab Centre is British Columbia's largest rehabilitation center. It is an integral part of a comprehensive system of services that addresses the needs of people with disabilities.