Assistive Technology Service
The Assistive Technology Service is for:
- Individuals with documented disabilities as well as those who wish to explore alternative multisensory and technological approaches to reading and writing.
- Organizations seeking to provide employees with accommodations for improving work performance.
- Educational institutions seeking one-on-one and/or group training for teachers and students in Texthelp Systems software Read and Write Gold 8.0 . For more information regarding this software visit texthelp.com.
Special Note: Through its New York State licensed school, Tekne Interaction Systems, Inc. also incorporates the use of Read and Write Gold 8.0 in its Foundations Courses. For more information about this program, refer to writingrhythms.com. The Writing Rhythms! Foundations courses offered by Tekne Interaction Systems, Inc. school integrate instruction in the writing process with Texthelp Systems software as an instructional aid. The Assistive Technology Service provides training solely in the use of the software or other relevant device. The Assistive Technology Service is independent of Tekne Interaction Systems Inc. New York State licensed school. Individuals may request assistive technology services without applying for admission or enrolling in the school. For individuals enrolled in Tekne's school, tuition does not include assistive technology services.
Consultation services include:
- Assistive technology needs assessment, selection and customization.
- Independent evaluation of writing skills.
- Documentation of assistive technology and other accommodations for school, work and test taking situations.
- Coordination of documentation and services with other professionals to establish accommodations and assistive technology needs.
Assistive Technology Service Location:
245 Park Avenue (E. 46th Street), New York, New York 10167
For more information contact:
Jane Goldman, Ph.D.
Tekne Interaction Systems, Inc.
3777 Independence Avenue
Riverdale, New York 10463-1416
Tel.: 646/942-4893
Fax: 718/543-6333
E-mail: tekne@writingrhythms.com
The address above is the administrative office of Tekne Interaction Systems, Inc. There are no consultations or training sessions at this location. Consultations, assessments or training sessions are conducted by appointment only at the 245 Park Avenue (E46th Street), New York, New York location listed above.
