Upcoming Events
Most events are offered free of charge but we request donations to CTEC to help us expand our ability to meet the needs in the community. Space is limited. Please call CTEC at 916-921-5639 to RSVP.
Go Talk Now Training
September 26, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
In our Go Talk Now Training we discuss and demonstrate important functions of the device and vocabulary that you will need to know in order to customize the device for the AAC user's ongoing needs. This training is for family and support team members. Please encourage support team members to attend.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Support Strategies
September 27, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Support Strategies is a training for family members, support staff, educators, and therapists on the many important aspects needed to help an individual use a communication system throughout the day, across all environments, at home, school, work and in the community.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
InAlliance User Group October 9, 2018 • 11:30am - 12:00am
AAC in Our Lives meets at 6132 66th Avenue, Sacramento
Under the leadership of Mentors who use Augmentative & Alternative Communication, individuals who communicate through the use of AAC gather to practice their methods of communication, to teach each other how to use AAC devices, to make presentations and to enjoy social time. All ages are welcome and visitors are welcome.
Techsploration October 11, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Techsploration is a hands-on session, guided by our staff to help participants gain a better understanding of the systems available for communication and how we might explore these options throughout the assessment process. All are welcome to attend.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Jazzy Talkers October 12, 2018 • 10:30am - 11:30am
AAC Group Meets at 891 Watt Avenue, Sacramento (Arden-Dimick Library)
Under the leadership of Mentors who use Augmentative & Alternative Communication, individuals who communicate through the use of AAC gather to practice their methods of communication, to teach each other how to use AAC devices, to make presentations and to enjoy social time. All ages are welcome and visitors are welcome.
Touchchat Training
October 18, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
In our Touchchat Training we discuss and demonstrate important functions of the device and vocabulary that you will need to know in order to customize the device for the AAC user's ongoing needs. This training is for family and support team members. Please encourage support team members to attend.
*Devices include Wego, FRS ProSlate & iPad.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Digital Chatter Hour October 19, 2018 • 11:00am - 12:00am
Meets at the Yolo County Library - Blanchard Room - 315 E. 14th Street, Davis, CA
Digital Chatter is a facilitated communication group in Davis, CA. We meet once per month and use facilitated communication on our speech devices.
Go Talk Now Training
October 24, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
In our Go Talk Now Training we discuss and demonstrate important functions of the device and vocabulary that you will need to know in order to customize the device for the AAC user's ongoing needs. This training is for family and support team members. Please encourage support team members to attend.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Support Strategies
October 25, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Support Strategies is a training for family members, support staff, educators, and therapists on the many important aspects needed to help an individual use a communication system throughout the day, across all environments, at home, school, work and in the community.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
AAC Voice Control for Environment and Distance Communication Training November 1, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Voice control has made many of the tasks we do throughout the day effortless and convenient. Individuals with physical and developmental disabilities can use this same technology to independently access entertainment, like video and music. Any AAC device can open up a world of access if only the right vocabulary is used.
Bring your AAC device or borrow one of ours for this hands-on training.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Techsploration November 8, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Techsploration is a hands-on session, guided by our staff to help participants gain a better understanding of the systems available for communication and how we might explore these options throughout the assessment process. All are welcome to attend.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Jazzy Talkers November 9, 2018 • 10:30am - 11:30am
NOVEMBER ONLY - Group meets at 891 Watt Avenue, Sacramento (Arden-Dimick Library)
Under the leadership of Mentors who use Augmentative & Alternative Communication, individuals who communicate through the use of AAC gather to practice their methods of communication, to teach each other how to use AAC devices, to make presentations and to enjoy social time. All ages are welcome and visitors are welcome.
InAlliance User Group November 13, 2018 • 11:30am - 12:00am
AAC in Our Lives meets at 6132 66th Avenue, Sacramento
Under the leadership of Mentors who use Augmentative & Alternative Communication, individuals who communicate through the use of AAC gather to practice their methods of communication, to teach each other how to use AAC devices, to make presentations and to enjoy social time. All ages are welcome and visitors are welcome.
Touchchat Training
November 15, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
In our Touchchat Training we discuss and demonstrate important functions of the device and vocabulary that you will need to know in order to customize the device for the AAC user's ongoing needs. This training is for family and support team members. Please encourage support team members to attend.
*Devices include Wego, FRS ProSlate & iPad.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Digital Chatter Hour November 16, 2018 • 11:00am - 12:00am
Meets at the Yolo County Library - Blanchard Room - 315 E. 14th Street, Davis, CA
Digital Chatter is a facilitated communication group in Davis, CA. We meet once per month and use facilitated communication on our speech devices.
GRID 3 Training
November 20, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Get up to speed, or expand your knowledge of Smartbox’s Grid3 in Windows, and how it runs on the variety of speech generating devices from Talk To Me Technologies, LLC. Format will include short topic presentations, interactive discussions, and lots of hands-on time with devices. No prior knowledge required. You are welcome to bring a Talk To Me Technologies device or share access to those provided at the workshop. SLPs, AAC Specialists, AT professionals, and device users and their supporters are welcome.
Training is provided at CTEC - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Go Talk Now Training
November 28, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
In our Go Talk Now Training we discuss and demonstrate important functions of the device and vocabulary that you will need to know in order to customize the device for the AAC user's ongoing needs. This training is for family and support team members. Please encourage support team members to attend.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
NOVAchat Training
December 6, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
In our Saltillo NOVAchat Training we discuss and demonstrate important functions of the device and vocabulary that you will need to know in order to customize the device for the AAC user's ongoing needs. This training is for family and support team members. Please encourage support team members to attend.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
InAlliance User Group December 11, 2018 • 11:30am - 12:00am
AAC in Our Lives meets at 6132 66th Avenue, Sacramento
Under the leadership of Mentors who use Augmentative & Alternative Communication, individuals who communicate through the use of AAC gather to practice their methods of communication, to teach each other how to use AAC devices, to make presentations and to enjoy social time. All ages are welcome and visitors are welcome.
Techsploration December 13, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Techsploration is a hands-on session, guided by our staff to help participants gain a better understanding of the systems available for communication and how we might explore these options throughout the assessment process. All are welcome to attend.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Jazzy Talkers December 14, 2018 • 10:30am - 11:30am
AAC Group Meets at 891 Watt Avenue, Sacramento (Arden-Dimick Library)
Under the leadership of Mentors who use Augmentative & Alternative Communication, individuals who communicate through the use of AAC gather to practice their methods of communication, to teach each other how to use AAC devices, to make presentations and to enjoy social time. All ages are welcome and visitors are welcome.
Touchchat Training
December 20, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
In our Touchchat Training we discuss and demonstrate important functions of the device and vocabulary that you will need to know in order to customize the device for the AAC user's ongoing needs. This training is for family and support team members. Please encourage support team members to attend.
*Devices include Wego, FRS ProSlate & iPad.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
Digital Chatter Hour December 21, 2018 • 11:00am - 12:00am
Meets at the Yolo County Library - Blanchard Room - 315 E. 14th Street, Davis, CA
Digital Chatter is a facilitated communication group in Davis, CA. We meet once per month and use facilitated communication on our speech devices.
Support Strategies
December 27, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Support Strategies is a training for family members, support staff, educators, and therapists on the many important aspects needed to help an individual use a communication system throughout the day, across all environments, at home, school, work and in the community.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825
AAC Voice Control for Environment and Distance Communication Training January 3, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Voice control has made many of the tasks we do throughout the day effortless and convenient. Individuals with physical and developmental disabilities can use this same technology to independently access entertainment, like video and music. Any AAC device can open up a world of access if only the right vocabulary is used.
Bring your AAC device or borrow one of ours for this hands-on training.
Training will be at the CTEC office - 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95825