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| Evaluations & Assessments Obtaining an assessment for your needs or that of a client is an important decision. An independent evaluation provides a thoroughly objective, impartial assessment of a client's needs for technology and or other items and training. Assessments are based on a comprehensive review of the client’s history, an extensive interview process and an objective technology assessment, the evaluator will then issue a detailed, highly defensible report based on his or her findings. The following assessment centers and consultants provide honest and unbiased independent evaluations (and other services). They understand the complexities and issues involved with the products available and the importance of matching these to an individual's needs. These assessment centers are not a resellers or vendor representatives and they do not have to work within the guidelines of distribution channels, discount structures or other vendor issues and can be completely impartial! The following centers demonstrate dedication to professionalism and consistency, and have established a long track record of providing objective, defensible reports in a time-sensitive and customer-focused manner. We encourage you to work with them! Adaptive Technology Services ATS is a provider of a wide range of computer technology services for people who are blind and visually impaired. Address: 629 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 Email: info@adaptivetec.com Phone: (415) 409-6650 Toll Free: (866) 564-6650 Jeff Symons As an independent consultant Jeff primarily works with people with physical impairments, spinal cord injuries etc. Address: 4641 Adelaide Place, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Email: jtsymons@sbcglobal.net www: www.jeffsymonsconsulting.com Phone: (916) 933 2375 RET Project The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (RET) Project at San Francisco State University offers a full range of services, from initial evaluation through product recommendation, customization, set-up, training, and tech support. Address: The RET Project, c/o University Corporation, San Francisco State, PO Box 320160, San Francisco, CA 94132 Email: Ray Grott, Project Director - rgrott@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338 1333 The Lions Center for the Blind The Lions Center is a nonprofit organization serving the blindness community of the bay area and beyond. From technology assessments to individualized training, a variety of computer and assistive technology services are available. Contact: Scott Blanks, Director of Assistive Technology and Computer Services Email: scott_blanks@lbcenter.org Phone: 510-450-1580, x263. Sacramento Society for the Blind Society for the Blind provides comprehensive blindness services within the Sacramento region, including the Central Valley and Sierra Foothills. Address: 1238 S Street, Sacramento CA Email: frontdesk@societyfortheblind.org Phone: (916) 452-8271 LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired The LightHouse is the largest agency providing direct service, advocacy and information to the blind and visually impaired community of Northern California. Since 1902, we have offered solutions to living with vision loss. Address: 214 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102 Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org Phone: (415) 431 1481 Center for Accessible Technology CforAT provides services for people with all types of disabilities Address: 2547 8th Street, 12-A, Berkeley, CA 94710 Email: info@cforat.org Phone: (510) 841 3224 |
| Novato, CA 94945 Tel: 415 878 2922 Fax: 415 878 2989 |