LINC Learning Independence Through Computers
LINC's Services for Members
If you become a LINC Member, you receive all the benefits listed below.
One individual consultation
Information you provide about your strengths, abilities and disability, school, employment, and life skills, computer experience, and goals is used to set up a one-on-one session where you try out specially adapted computers, specialized hardware and software. At the end of the session future plans are discussed. Consultations last 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Children and adults are encouraged to bring parents and other adult relatives, teachers, occupational /speech /physical therapists, and friends to the consultation. There is a charge for additional consultations.
LINC's Software Loan Library
LINC's Software Loan Library contains 300 specially selected programs (primarily for children and young adults) for Macintosh and Windows. Members may check out up to 4 pieces of software for up to one month at no charge. The software loan library is open for check out and return of software during consultation services, open lab, First Saturdays and by appointment.
LINC's Equipment Loan Library
LINC's Equipment Loan Library offers members the opportunity to try out up to 2 pieces of adaptive equipment for up to one month at a time at no charge. LINC offers a number of specially designed mice, touch windows, communication devices and battery-powered, switch activated toys for families to borrow.
Open Lab Hours
Open Lab Hours are scheduled blocks of time when members come in and explore hardware, adaptive equipment and software. Members are encouraged to practice the skills they have learned during consultation sessions. Macintosh and Windows computers are available during these hours. Members schedule Open Lab hours by phone.
LINC First Saturdays
LINC First Saturdays offer members more convenient hours (10 AM to 4 PM, the first Saturday of each month, unless it is a holiday weekend, then it will be the following Saturday) to access LINC's services. These Saturdays may also feature special presentations and demonstrations by vendors of assistive hardware and software products. LINC staff is on hand to offer special assistance to LINC members as needed. Members call in advance to schedule participation in First Saturdays.
Telephone Technical Services
Telephone Technical Services are available where staff answer members' questions relating to hardware, software, and adaptive equipment.
LINC's Newsletter - Connections
"Connections" is LINC's newsletter that contains information on new hardware and software, upcoming events, and news on LINC's specially funded projects. "Connections" is published three times a year and is mailed to members.
Computer Workshops
LINC members receive free or reduced fee participation in computer workshops and other special events at LINC.
Membership Fees
Membership is $100.00 per year for an individual and/or a family.
Applications for financial aid are available.
Organizations can purchase memberships for individuals within their organizations.
To get a membership form on-line click here
Or you can request one by calling 410-659-5462, TTY:410-843-0219.
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