Everyone must have a voice! CTEC fills a critical need in the Greater Sacramento 10-county region, providing services in Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) using customized methods or devices to increase the ability to communicate. Individual AAC assessment & training available for adults with disabilities & children under three, using broad exploration of light tech & high tech options, backed by years of research (no prerequisites!). Also offer workshops & hands-on “Techsplorations” at no fee.

DynaVox Technologies and Mayer-Johnson offer a full spectrum of speech-output and educational tools for individuals with communication and learning challenges. Products include the V and Vmax communication devices, the Boardmaker software family of products, and PCS (Picture Communication Symbols).

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Bethesda Lutheran Homes & Services, Inc. www.blhs.org
Bethesda Lutheran Homes & Services assists persons with developmental disabilities in their quest for greater independence. To that end, we produce both print and DVD training resources that help staff provide this same assistance to the people they serve.

CA Health Incentives Improvement Project (CHIIP) www.chiip.org
The CA Health Incentives Improvement Project (CHIIP) is a multi-agency collaborative effort to remove barriers to employment and self-sufficiency of people with disabilities, particularly healthcare and personal assistance services.

California Telephone Access Program www.ddtp.org
The California Telephone Access Program distributes telecommunications equipment and services to individuals certified as having functional limitations of hearing, vision, mobility, speech and/or interpretation of information. Come to our table to see equipment options available.

New Directions Travel www.NewDirectionsTravel.org
New Directions Travel provides quality local, national, and international travel vacations and holiday programs for people with developmental disabilities.

Nor-Cal Mobility, Inc. www.norcalmobility.com
Northern California’s largest dealer of accessible vehicles and home accessibility equipment.

Prentke Romich Company www.prentrom.com
Visit PRC to view our new AAC Language Lab, a practical, easy-to-use resource for teaching language with AAC devices and Unity. We will be showcasing our latest advances in dynamic display. Come by to see our newest device, ECOpoint, Vantage Lite and SpringBoard Lite, and our therapy solutions.

ProxTalker.com, LLC www.proxtalker.com
The ProxTalker™ - very similar to a talking PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) book - uses specially encoded radio frequency identification picture tags. Users move picture tags to form sentences on device’s 5 buttons. It speaks word or phrase associated with the tag, so it’s easy to form basic sentences for functional communication.

Search Beyond Adventures www.searchbeyond.com
Operates over 130 supervised tours yearly for adults with disabilities.  Prices are surprisingly economical and include airfare from most California airports. Mini-bus tours also available from Los Angeles area.  Staff available on flights from Sacramento and Oakland.  Tour catalogs are available at our convention table.  Call 800-800-9979 or visit our website www.searchbeyond.com

Shield Healthcare www.shieldhealthcare.com
Shield Healthcare, the leader in Disposable Medical Supplies for Care at Home, has been serving the caregiving community since 1957. Shield Healthcare maintains an outstanding reputation in customer service, quality products, distribution, and reimbursement expertise – including through MediCal, Medicare, and most HMOs.

Tobii ATI www.tobiiati.com
Tobii ATI, premier developer of solutions for people with physical, cognitive & speech disabilities, offers latest in eye tracking & speech generating devices & software. Preview our newest line of C-Series Communication Devices: Tobii C8, Tobii Ceye, Lightwriter SL40! Preview new Sono Suite software, Communicator 4.3 & other text/picture based communication software.

Trips Inc. www.tripsinc.com
Award winning Trips, Inc. offers all-inclusive vacation opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 16 and older. Each special adventure emphasizes fun, safety, and making friends. Our vacations are offered year round and include Disneyland, Dolphin Quest, train trips, cruises, and international destinations. Chaperone opportunities are also available!

Words+, Inc. www.words-plus.com
We are dedicated to “Unlocking the Person” with a broad range of augmentative communication devices & associated technology – including our Say-It! SAM Communicators & E Z Keys. Our Words+ team works closely with client, speech pathologists & families to help choose the correct device. We process claims for Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance.

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California Association of School Psychologists www.casponline.org

Program Development Associates www.disabilitytraining.com

Wheelchair Getaways www.wheelchairgetaways.com
Wheelchair Getaways© is the leading wheelchair van rental company in the United States. We rent wheelchair and scooter accessible vans in almost every city in the U.S. We offer daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term accessible van rentals. Wheelchair Getaways is a low cost solution to your accessible transportation needs.