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Central Remedial Clinic The Client Technical Services Department (CTS) is committed to a more inclusive society where, every person with a disability has the opportunity to develop their skills and to participate in that society to the fullest possible extent. The Staff of the CTS Department strive to achieve this by staying abreast of technological development for the purpose of empowering the functional capabilities of people with disabilities through partnership and application of appropriate Assistive Technology. An Assistive Technology Service was established in 1982 in the Central Remedial Clinic. The work of the department is guided by a person centred philosophy and a recognition that assistive technology can be a channel to empowerment and equality for people with disabilities. Teamwork and collaboration are central to promoting the most practical and effective solutions to meet the needs of people who contact the service. The interdisciplinary team of assistive technology advisors brings experience from a variety of backgrounds including, engineering, information technology, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy. The professional skills of a special needs advisor are incorporated into the educational assessment of children. The team operates both a centre based and national outreach service. Nationally, their work is complemented by a network of regionally based Technical Liaison Officers who are available to offer support and follow up to people in their local environments. As far as possible, the team works in partnership with local agencies to provide person centred responses. |
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