The Norcom Community Center (NCC) is now an Exploration Center

2008-11-18T10:50:08

ANNOUNCING!!!!! ANNOUNCING!!!!! ANNOUNCING!!!!! The Norcom Community Center (NCC) is now an Exploration Center to try Assistive Technology (AT) and a Volunteer Center for the Telecommunications Device Distribution Program (TDDP). Open your doors to communication! Did you know that the month of November has been dedicated as Assistive Technology Awareness Month? The NCC has contracted with Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT) and is now able to assist you in exploring devices or pieces of equipment that can help you be more independent or accomplish daily tasks. For more information or to schedule an equipment demonstration contact Elinore Spiotta, Communication Specialist at the NCC at (215) 698-3059 or email her at espiotta@spininc.org. You can also contact PIAT directly at 1-800-204-7428 or go to www.disabilities.temple.edu/piat to learn more about access and services available through this resource. You may qualify for a FREE specialized phone! NCC can assist you in the application process through the Pennsylvania Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP). TDDP provides equipment, without charge, to eligible Pennsylvanians who have disabilities that impede independent access to telephone services. TDDP is also provided through PIAT. For more information about this program or to inquire about eligibility requirements please call Elinore or you may call PIAT directly at the number listed above or click onto the TDDP link at www.disabilities.temple.edu/piat to review their catalog of devices that are available for distribution. "For people without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible." -PIAT