New England Assistive Technology (NEAT) Resource & Education Center

The NEAT Center at Oak Hill

The NEAT Center at Oak Hill enriches lives by enhancing independence and quality of life for people with disabilities including visual impairments. It sets the standard in providing innovative solutions, program excellence, services and advocacy for people with disabilities.

The NEAT Center at Oak Hill is a place to learn about products, equipment and services that assist people with day-to-day activities that they have trouble doing themselves, either because of a disability or the effects of aging. It is also a place to donate or buy durable medical equipment.

The NEAT Center is a program of Oak Hill.

Our legal name is The Connecticut Institute for the Blind, Inc., d/b/a, Oak Hill, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.  

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Training Calendar 2009-2010 posted under Professional Development!

Workshops, Seminars and Product Demonstrations for the 2009-2010 School Year is now on-line!

The NEAT training catalog for August 2009 to June 2010 announces opportunities for anyone interested in the latest assistive technology devices and services.

Please see the course descriptions to help guide you in selecting workshops, seminars or product demonstrations.

To download your copy of NEAT's Training catalog, click here.

 

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The "Tips and Tricks" for JAWS has been cancelled for this coming Saturday and will be rescheduled.

New date TBD.

 

Assistive Technology Consultation Services for Adults

Many adults with disabilities experience numerous challenges as they transition across home, community, work and/or school environments.

Determining the appropriate assistive technology to address these challenges is critical to building as much success and independence as possible in adult life.

The NEAT Centers’ adult services will assist you in selecting appropriate assistive technology options.

  • incorporating assistive technology into the life of the individual through training and support.
  • consultation to determine the appropriate assistive technology needs of the individual.       

For more information or to schedule your consultation please call (860) 243-2869.

Members Fee: $75 per hour 

Non-members Fee: $125 per hour

 

 

The NEAT AT HIRE Project

Assistive Technology:

Hire

Innovative

Resourceful

Employees

Providing workplace accommodation solutions and information resources for employers, employees and individuals seeking employment.

Visit the NEAT AT HIRE Project!  

 
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Is Space at NEAT available to Rent?

YES! Just follow the link below!

Rental Information

 

Download directions to the NEAT Center here.


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Read&Write 9 GOLD Software Toolkit and Training Workshop

Presented by: Carmen Simon, Director of Product Support, Texthelp Systems

Give students struggling with reading and writing the help they need with Read&Write GOLD!

Students can complete reading, writing, and research assignments independently using the support tools they need on the customizable easy-to-use toolbar.

Participants will receive:

v        Single User Copy of Read&Write 9 GOLD

v        Software Maintenance Agreement (Includes free updates and upgrades for one year)

v        5 contact hours of hands-on Training along with supplemental materials. CEU’s available

v        Lunch included

Total Software and Training Value = $990.00        

 

ALL FOR JUST $495.00 per Participant!

 

Recommended for: Regular, Higher and Special Education Teachers, Clinicians and Related Service Professionals

 

Date: To be determined

Time: 9:00am-3pm