Our Vision
"Each individual regardless of the severity of the disability should be given the
chance, training, technology, respect and encouragement to participate and be an active citizen in the home, school, workplace and community."
Our Mission
"To enable the progress of citizens in Nova Scotia regardless of age, disabilities and health challenges by establishing assistive technology services through collaboration, partnership and resource development."
The Technical Resource Centre believes that ...
a wide range of possible technology solutions may be an appropriate intervention for addressing barriers to participation and success in the home, school, workplace and
community settings, a while promoting well being, social inclusion, least partial participation and supporting optimal learning and development.
The purpose of the Technical Resource Centre is to ...
keep pace with developments in the field of assistive technology for adapting computers, environmental access, universal design, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), simple technology and other accommodations strategies.
The role of the Technical Resource Centre is to ...
conduct research, develop knowledge-based resources, disseminate information, increase awareness, facilitate professional development, and present a range of technology solutions to consumers and professionals that encourages "best practices" for appropriate, functional and cost effective technology interventions.
