We match adaptive technology to people with disabilities in our state-of-the-art Access Technology Center and our Access Technology Van. We can bring solutions to your work, home or school site.
We partner with business and industry professionals in our School-to-Future programs, offer local high school accessibility workshops and additional workshops and trainings in our on-site student access center as well as provide mentors to students through the California Mentoring Initiative program.
With our expert training and custom installation, voice recognition software can benefit your employees, increase productivity and reduce costs! We can additionally benefit your employees by providing ergonomic evaluations and trainings preventing costly workplace injuries.
About TransAccess Services
TransAccess provides persons with disabilities access to adaptive technology and career transition services so that they can achieve their desired education and employment, and improve their quality of life.
Cost for Services
There is no cost to enroll in the School-To-Future Program. The Access Technology Center and Access Technology Van may require a fee for the evaluation and training of adaptive computer equipment and ergonomic worksite evaluation. Approved clients may be eligible to receive funding for services on a case-by-case basis or through corporate funding, the Department of Rehabilitation, Worker's Compensation insurance carriers, or private pay.
Significance of Services
Nearly 26 million Americans are classified as "severely" disabled, requiring personal or technological assistance to perform daily activities. People with disabilities now represent the largest minority in the U.S. TransAccess offers persons with disabilities the opportunity to work successfully in a competitive job market.
Our Mission
TransAccess provides persons with disabilities access to adaptive technology and career transition services so that they can achieve their desired education and employment, and improve their quality of life.
Our History
TransAccess was originally founded in 1980 as Disabled Programmers, Inc., by Thomas Puorro, a former IBM executive whose son was paralyzed in a diving accident.
TransAccess started by training people with disabilities for careers in computer programming. Todays focus is on School-to-Future services for students with disabilities, Computer Access Technology assessments and training for individuals with disabilities and work related injuries.
