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Upcoming Events

ATEL New Technology Demonstration Program

Location: TechACCESS
      161 Comstock Parkway, Cranston, Rhode Island
These workshops are free, no registration is required.
CART services will be provided; however, if you need any other special accommodations,
please call 3 weeks in advance.
For more information, call 401-463-0202 (V/TDD), in state 800-916-8324.

Traveling Hearing Loss Seminar “Facts and Snacks” - March 12, 2020

February 26 and 27, 2020 - OSCIL Lunch and Learn

May 29, 2019 - OSCIL Lunch and Learn - Warwick 12-2pm

May 30, 2019 - OSCIL Lunch and Learn - Pawtucket - 12-2pm

November 28 - OSCIL Lunch & Learn - Warwick 12-2pm

November 29, 2018 - OSCIL Lunch & Learn - Pawtucket

October 25, 2018 - OSCIL Lunch & Learn - Pawtucket 12-2pm

October 24, 2018 - OSCIL Lunch & Learn - Warwick 12-2pm

March 29, 2018 - OSCIL Lunch & Learn - Pawtucket 12-2pm

March 28, 2018 - OSCIL Lunch & Learn - Warwick 12-2pm

March, 2018 - Hearing/Speech/Neuromuscular Lab Schedule

December 11, 2017 - ATEL Hearing & Speech Lab - Grand Opening!!!

November 29 & 30, 2017 - OSCIL Lunch & Learn

November 8, 2017- LEARN ABOUT ATEL’S  NEW WIRELESS PROGRAM AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR HEARING LOSS

September 13, 2017 - LEARN ABOUT ATEL’S  NEW WIRELESS PROGRAM AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR HEARING LOSS
July 26 & 27, 2017 - OSCIL Lunch & Learn Workshop

2017 Governor's Commission on Disabilities - Open Forum Press Release

April 12, 2017: LEARN ABOUT ATEL’S  NEW WIRELESS PROGRAM
 AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR HEARING LOSS

March 8, 2017: LEARN ABOUT ATEL’S  NEW WIRELESS PROGRAM
 AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR HEARING LOSS

February 22, 2017: OSCIL Lunch & Learn Workshop

February 8, 2017: LEARN ABOUT ATEL’S  NEW WIRELESS PROGRAM
 AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR HEARING LOSS

December 14, 2016: OSCIL Lunch and Learn Workshop
October 12, 2016: LEARN ABOUT ATEL’S NEW WIRELESS PROGRAM
AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR HEARING LOSS
September 22, 2016: OSCIL Lunch & Learn Workshop

August 31, 2016: OSCIL Lunch & Learn Workshop

July 25 - 29, 2016: Governor's Commission on Disabilities - Open Forums Press Release

June 29, 2016: OSCIL Lunch & Learn Workshop: Adaptive Aquatic Sports and Recreational Opportunities

June 8, 2016: Learn about assistive technology for hearing loss
AND this Month’s Special Topic: Free Hearing Screening and Ask an Audiologist Q&A

May 11, 2016: Learn about assistive technology for hearing loss
AND this Month’s Special Topic: COCHLEAR IMPLANTS

April 27, 2016 - OSCIL Lunch & Learn Workshop - Topic: Finding What We Need to Live Independently in Our Homes and Communities

April 13, 2016 - Topic: OSCIL Services and Access to Assistive Technology
March 30, 2016 - Lunch & Learn Workshop

March 9, 2016 - Topic: Smartphone Apps for the Hard of Hearing
February 24, 2016 - Lunch & Learn Workshop

February 10, 2016 - Topic: Smartphone Apps for the Hard of Hearing

January 13, 2016 - Topic: Learn about Assistive Technology for Hearing Loss. GUEST SPEAKER: Lifeline Services, including the medication dispensor

October 14, 2015 - Topic: Hearing Aids are not the Only Solution, Learn about Assistive Listening Devices.

June 24, 2015 - Lunch & Learn Workshop

June 10, 2015 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

April 29, 2015 - Lunch & Learn Workshop

April 8, 2015 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

March 24, 2015 - Lunch & Learn Workshop

March 11, 2015 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

February 24, 2015 - Lunch & Learn Workshop

February 11, 2015 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

December 10, 2014 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

November 12, 2014 - RI Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Annual Coffee Hour

November 17, 2014 - Simple Solutions for Persons with Hearing Loss

September 10, 2014 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

2014 Public Forums to Identify the Concerns of People with Disabilities and their Families

July 16, 2014 (2pm) - Living Well with Hearing Loss

June 11, 2014 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

May 19, 2014 - Town Hall Hearing

May 14, 2014 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

March 12, 2014 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

December 11, 2013 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

September 11, 2013 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

August - There will be no demonstration this month. See you in September.

June 12, 2013 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

May 8 , 2013 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

April 10, 2013 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

March 13, 2013 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

February 13, 2013 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

January 9, 2013 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

November 14, 2012 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

September 12, 2012 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

July 23-27, 2012 - Public Forums to Identify the Concerns of People with Disabilities and their Families

July 11, 2012 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

June 13, 2012 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

May 9, 2012 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

April 11, 2012 - Topic: Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss

March 21, 2012 - Guest Speaker: Lisa Labitt, Assistive Technology Coordinator for Children & Youth Resource Center

February 8, 2012 - Guest Speaker: Robert Dunn, Outreach Specialist with Project Endeavor

August 10, 2011

July 13, 2011

May 11, 2011 - Guest Speaker: Melissa Rosenburg, OSCIL (Ocean State Center of Independent Living) will demonstrate their Home Accessibility & Adaptive Equipment Program

April 13, 2011 - Guest Speaker: Tina Thompson, Hearing Loss Association of RI