Assistive Technology is more than just wheelchairs, ramps and the various devices and pieces of equipment
used to maintain, increase and improve functional capabilities for individuals with disabilities. For many, it is a
way of life, the means to full participation in our society. Each year DSLC sponsors an Assistive Technology Expo
which showcases new developments and educates our community on what is available to them.
Our 2009 Tech Expo was held October 16th at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Scroll right to view some of
the highlights of that event.
Paula Di Muro our interpreter along with Tony Sauer State Director California Department of Rehabilitation & Vaughn Held Manager of Assistive Technology kick the 2009 Tech Expo Sherry Jo Hayes our interpreter Along with Joe Xavier Deputy Director Independent Living and External Affairs Division, California Department of Rehabilitation & Vaughn Held Manager of Assistive Technology speak to the audience at the 2009 Tech Expo. Adam Brown Executive Director of Disability Services and Legal Center along with Alix Shore and exhibitor from Sonoma County Job Link Attendees visit with the representative from Western Rehab Attendees visit the table of Mobility Masters and review the handout material An attendee visits with representatives from Becoming Independent A representative from United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay enjoys the Tech Expo A representative from Sonoma County Family YMCA smiles for the camera Attendees visit exhibitor tables and gather information Canine Companions is one of 72 exhibitors that attended the 2009 Tech Expo Barbara Corinbilt from St. Joseph Health System Sonoma County enjoys the Tech Expo Representatives from the Telephone Access Program are one of many exhibitors attending the 2009 Tech Expo Allison Maffei along with her coworker from Environmental Travel Companion that does outdoor accessible outdoor adventure Representatives from Jonathan’s Son Inc & attendees are trying out an overhead lift system Adaptability showcases their accessible modified vans Kim Page a DSLC staff member plays wheelchair basketball with a member from the wheelchair basketball club called the Sonoma County Blazers William Shea from Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc West tries out a hand cycle attached to a wheelchair Melinda Seamans along with the wheelchair basketball team Sonoma County Blazers participated in the 2009 Tech Expo