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Tech House

Hands-on technology demonstrations that support independence, communication, safety, and daily living.

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Sunshine’s Tech House is designed to help individuals explore innovative technology that supports greater independence, communication, safety, and daily living. Through hands-on demonstrations and real-life applications, visitors can experience tools that create more accessible and connected lives.

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Logo for the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities featuring the outline of the state of Ohio in red, a stylized blue script reading "Ohio," and the department name in blue text on a white background.

Logo for the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities featuring black text on a light gray background with a green curved banner and an orange circle accent. The words "Developmental Disabilities" appear in white within the green shape.

 

 

 

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Learn More About Technology First

Ohio’s Technology First initiative encourages technology to be considered when exploring supports for people with developmental disabilities. The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities offers information about Technology First, remote supports and assistive technology resources available in our community. Learn more here. 

An open lower kitchen cabinet with two levels of pull-out sliding drawers, storing nesting dark gray pots with handles and glass lids on the lower shelf, and an empty tray alongside a steamer basket with glass lid on the upper shelf. White cabinet doors and wood-look flooring are visible.
A colorful game room tabletop display featuring a Nerf-style foam dart blaster in blue and orange, a spinning color wheel with yellow, green, blue, and red sections and a yellow arrow pointer, a small rotating disco/light projector ball on a black base, and a yellow foam mat in the lower left corner.
An adaptive kitchen training station with a wheelchair-accessible open-base table on the left holding a portable induction cooktop with a stainless steel pot and a wicker basket of kitchen tools. Beside it is a light wood cabinet with gold hardware and ribbed glass doors, topped with a bamboo cutting board with adaptive tools, a non-slip black cutting board with accessible utensils, and a white electric jar opener.

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Disclaimer: The Sunshine Communities Tech House serves as an educational and demonstration space designed to showcase innovative technology that may support independence, accessibility, communication, safety, and quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. Technology displayed or discussed during tours may not be appropriate for every individual, living environment, or medical situation. Sunshine Communities does not guarantee specific outcomes, product availability, funding approval, or insurance/waiver coverage. Visitors should consult with their care team, medical professionals, and support providers before implementing any technology solutions. The Tech House features a variety of technology options. Sunshine does not endorse one brand or product over another but instead encourages exploration of solutions that best meet individual needs and preference.