Mid-Tech Assessment Centres - Category 1, with direct and indirect access needs
Mid-Tech Assessment Centres - Category 2 for clients with direct access needs only
Mid-Tech Assessment Centres - Category 1, with direct and indirect access needs
REACH
5505-4A Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2V 0Z7
403-477-6983
Fax: 403-777-6997
Website:
www.reachservices.ab.ca
Referral Criteria:
REACH accepts referrals from school authorities and private schools in Alberta from Red Deer south.
Contact:
Debra Davison Morgan, Coordinator
Renfrew Educational Services
2050-21 Street NE
Calgary. Alberta T2E 6S5
403-291-5038
Fax: 403-291-2499
Website:
www.renfreweducation.org
Referral Criteria:
The Assistive Technology team accepts referrals from therapists for preschool and elementary students, ages 3-12, who attend the Renfrew School program.
Contact:
Eleanor Craighead, S-LP
Edmonton Regional Educational Consulting Services, ERECS
Edmonton Public Schools
5523-122 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5W 4C7
780-472-5840
Fax: 780-478-7037
Website:
consultingservices.epsb.net
Referral Criteria:
ERECS provides interdisciplinary assessment, consultation and inservices for children/students through north-central Alberta who have severe disabilities. Services include assessment, consultation and educational support for students with severe communication disorders. Service is available for children/students aged 2.5-20 years as of September 1 of the current school year.
Contact:
Colleen McClure, Coordinator
Grande Prairie Assessment Team, GPAT
Crystal Park School
9351-116 Avenue
Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 6L5
780-539-0333 x 1930
Fax: 780-539-7613
Referral Criteria:
Any school personnel can make referrals to GPAT for children with mild, moderate and severe disabilities, ages 2.5-19 years. Services provided depend on severity, location, need, supports and age.
Contact:
Cheryl Brown, Coordinator
Children's Care Services
Room A252, 200-5th Avenue South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4C7
403-388-6575
Fax: 403-328-5139
Referral Criteria:
The AAC team provides assessment and trials of devices, support to the child’s treating clinician(s) for follow-up in implementing the device once it has been received, and education for staff. Referrals can be made by doctors, parents, teachers, public health nurses and other health care providers. Services are provided to children from birth-18 years.
Contact:
Carolyn Irby, Manager
Mid-Tech Assessment Centres - Category 2 for clients with direct access needs only
Speech Language and Hearing Services
666-5 Street SW
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6
403-528-8175
Fax: 403-528-8190
Referral Criteria:
Residents of all ages with AAC needs who live in the Medicine Hat region.
Contact:
Staci Harvey, SLP
Elk Island Public School Board
683 Wye Road
Sherwood Park, Alberta T8B 1N2
780-417-8176
Fax: 780-417-8181
Website:
www.eips.ca
Referral Criteria:
All school age students within the Elk Island Public School District, ages 2.5-20. Referrals are accepted from counselors, teachers, administrators and S-LPs within the school district.
Contact:
Deborah Mlinaritsch, S-LP