CTTAP Partner Agencies

The New England Assistive Technology (NEAT) Marketplace

The New England Assistive Technology (NEAT) Marketplace is a program of Oak Hill, where you can go to try out Assistive Technology devices, participate in AT device demonstrations, donate used equipment or buy AT devices. The NEAT Marketplace is the CT Tech Act Project's primary partner for AT Demonstrations, short-term loans and Equipment Recycling. To find out more about NEAT, visit their website at www.neatmarketplace.org.

Neat Marketplace located on the corner of Holcomb and Coventry Streets (on the property of CIB/Oak Hill) in Hartford, CT 866-526-4492 (Toll Free).

The Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County (DRCFC)

The Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County (DRCFC) is one of five Independent Living Centers in Connecticut. DRCFC has entered into partnership with the CT Tech Act Project and the NEAT Marketplace to operate a satellite Equipment Recycling Center and Assistive Technology Demonstration Center at their location in Stratford. Read about the new satellite location in our News section or visit DRCFC's website at www.drcfc.org.

DRCFF
80 Ferry Blvd., Suite 210
Stratford, CT 06615

Vision Dynamics

Vision Dynamics strives to be "the one stop independence shop" for people living with a vision impairment or a learning disability, featuring the latest state of the art vision aids, video magnifiers, adaptive software, on site training and much more. Vision Dynamics is an official AT Demonstration Center for the CT Tech Act Project.

470 West Main St.
Cheshire, CT 06410
Phone (203) 271-1944
www.visiondynamics.com

AT Resources

Board of EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR THE BLIND

184 Windsor Avenue Windsor, Connecticut 06095
Telephone: 860-602-4000
Fax: 860-602-4020
TDD: 860-602-4221
www.ct.gov/besb

The goal of the Board of Education and Services for the Blind, (BESB), is to provide effective and efficient services that result in better opportunities, independence and community access for people who experience significant visual loss. The agency offers comprehensive services that are customized to each consumer’s specific situation. Rehabilitation professionals are available to come to the homes, schools and places of employment of consumers, delivering specialized independent living, educational and vocational training. In addition, the agency Business Enterprises Program offers a unique opportunity for people who are blind to become entrepreneurs.

Connecticut Disability Advocacy Collaborative

C/o 7 shadow Lane
Cromwell, CT 06416
860-614-8351
www.ct-dac.org

The mission of the Connecticut Disability Advocacy Collaborative is to enhance the effectiveness of disability activism in Connecticut by organizing and empowering individuals, families, groups, and organizations.

Corporation for Independent Living

30 Jordan Lane
Wethersfield, CT 06109
860-563-6011
Fax 860-563-2562
www.cilhomes.org

The Corporation for Independent Living secures financing and provides construction services to build and maintain quality, affordable and barrier-free homes. We also work with neighborhood organizations to deliver affordable housing and to develop their capacity to rebuild neighborhoods.

Multiple Sclerosis Society

MS Society in CT
Greater Connecticut:
www.nationalmssociety.org
659 Tower Ave., 1st floor
Hartford, CT 06112
860-714-2300
fax 860-714-2301
info@ctfightsms.org

Western Connecticut:
www.nationalmssociety.org
One Selleck Street - Suite 500
Norwalk , CT 06855
Phone: 203-838-1033
Email: info@msswct.org
Website: http://www.msswct.org

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a non-profit, voluntary health organization guided by a single mission: to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis.

National Spinal Cord Injury Association of CT

National Spinal Cord Injury Association - Connecticut Chapter
c/o Gaylord Hospital
Gaylord Farms Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
Phone: (203)284-1045
Email:nscia@sciact.org
www.sciatc.org

Mission Statement: The Mission of the Connecticut Chapter - National Spinal Cord Injury Association is to support those with spinal related injuries or diseases and their families by being an advocate for their rights while serving as a resource to its members and the general public. We will provide individual support and furnish information to afford greater awareness of disabilities, spinal cord research, prevention and education. In addition, we will provide activities and events with the goal of empowering our members.

State Education Resource Center (SERC)

25 Industrial Park Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457
860-632-1485
fax 860-632-8870
www.ctserc.org

The State Education Resource Center, (SERC), has been in operation since 1969 through funding from the Connecticut State Department of Education. SERC's commitment is to serve as a centralized resource for professionals, families and community members regarding education and early intervention/prevention for all of Connecticut's children and youth and their families, particularly children with special needs, at-risk learners and diverse learners. SERC strives for the highest possible level of excellence in its provision of professional development and other technical assistance initiatives, family education and support, and information and materials dissemination.

Voice for Joanie

5 Glenwood RD
New Milford, CT 06776
203-770-6203 (Danbury area)
1-866-770-6203 (toll Free)
voicesforjoanie@juno.com
www.voiceforjoanie.org

Joan was a friend of Shirley Fredlund's who died from ALS. Shirley has dedicated herself, along with other volunteers to helping those with ALS communicate through their struggle with ALS. Shirley has unselfishly come to the aid of many people to help make a small miracle happen - communication. Many computers and assistive technology devices have been donated to those in need with the help of generous donations. Please note Voice for Joanie receives it's funding solely from your donations, not from the ALS Association.