Assistive Technology Services
Related topics: Assistive technologies Physical therapy & rehabilitation
Assistive technology services support clinicians and rehabilitation professionals working with adults and adolescents with disabilities in assessing, selecting, and applying technology to further their individual goals.
What to expect
The service consults with and supports a client team in assessing, selecting, and applying technology to further an individual’s goals related to communication, vocation, education, leisure, and independent living.
We maintain a selection of augmentative and alternative communication devices, environmental control systems, and accessibility devices for demo/trial.
Focus areas:
- Augmentative and alternative communication
- Adapted gaming
- Computer access
- Custom adaptations
- Device Mounting
- Environmental Control Systems
- Mobile device access
How to access
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Check eligibility
We support clinicians and rehabilitation professionals working with adults and adolescents with disabilities in the public health system of British Columbia and the Yukon.
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Get a referral
Access to consultation and equipment trial services is through referral by clinicians only. Complete the Assistive Technology Service consultation request form and fax to 604-734-1363.
Amenities
The Assistive Technology Resource Centre supports GF Strong clients and family members by offering the following amenities:
- PC and Mac computer use
- Mobile device demo station
- Smart home demo station
- Adapted gaming demo station
- High-speed Wifi
- Black and white printing
- Community resources
The Assistive Technology Resource Centre at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre in Vancouver, BC is a GAME (Gaming Accessibility Made for Everyone) Checkpoint that was established in 2023
Resources
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Assistive Technology Service consultation request
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Living with SCI
An overview of assistive technology and available resources.
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BC Rehab Accessibili3D
A short video about how we use 3D printing to provide custom adaptations to clients who need specialized access to technology!
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Contact us
Jason Cheung, BASc Engineering
Assistive Technologist - Assistive Technology
(604) 734-1313 x2507
Melissa Maron, OT
Occupational Therapist – Assistive Technology
(604) 734-1313 x2509
Laura Fawcett, OT
Occupational Therapist – Assistive Technology
(604) 734-1313 x2508
Speech-Language Pathologist – Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
(604) 734-1313 x2513
Assistive Technology Service at G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre
Hours of operation
- Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed