I CAN Centre for Assistive Technology Service, Pediatrics

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
Helps people with special needs, their families, teachers, community teams and others find and learn how to use technology for everyday tasks.

Technology might include:

  • specialized equipment
  • computer software and applications
  • other tools, such as word/picture boards
  • strategies that are used by both clients and the people around them

Services include assessment, consultation, training, and follow-up relating to:

  • communication technology to help people interact with others, if they have problems with face-to-face communication
  • technology and software to help people use computers , when they can't use a standard mouse and keyboard
  • equipment and software to help people read, if they have problems with reading text on their own
  • software and devices that help people write, when they have trouble with printing / handwriting equipment to help people control their environment, like phones or lights
  • special power mobility equipment so that people can control their wheelchairs on their own, when they can't use a standard joystick

Key Provider: biomedical engineering technologists, occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs), rehabilitation engineers, special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, therapy assistants
Eligibility
Yes, Clients must work with the community service providers first to see if any other strategies or tools can meet their needs. If more specialized equipment is needed, the client can be referred to the service. For school-age children, school-based services should be accessed before being referred to the I CAN Centre. Talk to your school administrator about accessing the Regional Collaboration Service Delivery (RCSD) team.
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Service is available to:
  • residents of Alberta who live north of Red Deer .
  • residents living south of Red Deer, should contact Augmentative Communication and Educational Technology Service (ACETS)

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.


Telephone
780-735-6070
Fax
780-735-6072
Web Site
https://www.ahs.ca/icancentre
Email
icancentre@ahs.ca
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: Yes,

There may be a cost for equipment. The service can provide clients with forms to apply for help to pay for the costs. Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) only helps pay for Speech Generating Communication Devices (SGCDs) and power wheelchairs.




Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Accessible and public parking are available on designated surface and underground parking stalls. Pay by plate parking is available.
Other disabled access: Yes - Ramps and wheelchair accessible washrooms.
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
June 14, 2023
Address
10230 111 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5G 0B7

There is no Emergency Department at this facility.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM