ADAPT TechWorks Centers (TRAID)
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ADAPT TechWorks Centers, located in Brooklyn and Manhattan, specialize in Assistive Technology devices and services to help people maintain and increase their independence.
Since 1990, ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, was chosen by the New York State Assistive Technology Act Program (TRAID) as the New York City regional center for technology. They provide free assistance for all New York City children and adults; educating and acquiring Assistive Technology for them, allowing more independence in the home, school, workplace, and community.
TechWorks Centers provide visitors an opportunity to test and borrow an array of products designed to assist and support people with disabilities.
ADAPT’s Samuel Hausman Activities, Resources & Education (SHARE) Centers are a free, public resource for families and professionals who work with children with disabilities. Located at their campuses in Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan and the Bronx, their skilled SHARE librarians support the community through loans of specialized resources.
Resources include:
- Lending Libraries
- Adapted Toys
- Computer Technology
- Augmentative Communication
- Switches
- Presentations and Technology Demonstrations