San Diego Assistive Technology Center (SDATC) offers many opportunities for increasing your knowledge about assistive technology solutions through the hands-on exploration of a wide array of adapted computer hardware/software, environmental control access and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. San Diego Assistive Technology Center is a member of the Ability Tools Network Loan Program.

Assistive Technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
AAC addresses the expressive communication needs of people with significant speech disability.

Alternative Computer Access and Software
Alternative computer access helps people with a disability to use a computer effectively.

Toy & Software Library
Mobile library designed to serve you in your own community. Our librarian travels throughout the county, using libraries, churches, recreation centers and Boys and Girls Clubs as play sites.

Device Lending and Demonstration Center
Various types of assistive technology equipment such as augmentative communication devices and alternative computer access equipment are loaned for a trial period through the statewide Ability Tools Program. The UCP San Diego Device Lending and Demonstration Center serves the entire state of California.