ALYN's Computer Accessibility Center provides suitable computer hardware and software for special needs children and adolescents. The occupational therapists who work at the Center are experienced in the use of the wide range of computer technologies available – equipment and accessories -- for use by physically-challenged children. They test and apply the type of software, hardware and communication techniques needed by any child with a motor or cognitive disorder, or learning disability. Computers are used in the children’s rehabilitation process to improve writing and reading skills, communication skills and for educational and leisure purposes.
The Center's staff evaluates each patient's capabilities and then recommends the most suitable hardware and software. These evaluations are carried out together with an educational team, speech and language therapists and a technician from the Hospital's biomechanical laboratory. In accordance with ALYN's multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation, there is full cooperation between the Center and the other departments at ALYN.