FAAST located at Tampa General Rehabilitation Center
Contact: Nancy Mashberg
Tampa General Rehabilitation Center
6 Tampa General Circle Room 214
Tampa, FL 33606
PH: (813) 844-7591
TDD: (813) 844-7767
Fax: (813) 844-4128
Email:faastcen@tgh.org
 

May Awareness

May is a month that focuses awareness on disabilities that impact many individuals--those with ALS, Arthritis, Stroke, as well as seniors and individuals with speech and hearing loss. Read more...   

 

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

A brain injury can happen anytime, anywhere to anyone. Brain injuries do not discriminate. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, 1.7 million people will sustain a brain injury each year. An injury that happens in an instant can bring a lifetime of physical, cognitive and behavior challenges. In addition to proper follow up care, access to assistive technology can contribute to an increased overall quality of life. Read more...

 

Maintaining Lifestyles as We Age

The Tech Act Program of North Dakota, known as IPAT, has developed a brochure entitled Maintaining Lifestyles as We Age,which provides an overview of different assistive technology (AT) devices and services to maintain independence over the lifespan. AT devices, as noted in the booklet, are tools that allow a person to do familiar tasks differently as needed. Most of the examples they provided are available to see at our Regional Demonstration Center in Tampa. Take a look at this link, Maintaining Lifestyles as We Age, and then call us at 813-844-7591 to schedule an appointment to visit our Center.

 

Can a Stylus Make You Smile?

Ask Robbie, who visited the FAAST Central Regional Demonstration Center following an accident that resulted in a Spinal Cord Injury. Read more...

June is National Safety Month 

...and there are plenty of assistive technology devices at our Center that can make a difference in safety for seniors and individuals with a disability. Read more...

New Product Highlight at FAAST Central Regional Demonstration Center!  

Many visitors to our Center are falling in love with the features and benefits of the iPad. One of the drawbacks for some, however, has been the built in on-screen keyboard. Read more...

 

New at FAAST Central

Come see the new products at the FAAST Central Regional Demonstration Center ...

 

SCI Awareness Month

In recognition of SCI Awareness Month, FAAST Central is highlighting a variety of AT devices that can improve quality of life for individuals living with a Spinal Cord Injury. Read more...

 

Come See What You’re Missing!

If you haven’t visited the FAAST Central Demonstration Center in a while, chances are you’re missing a lot of new assistive technology that can help! Read more...

Click here to see our Come See What You're Missing Video

 

Autism Awareness Month

FAAST Central is combining recognition of Autism Awareness Month and the use of everyday technologies to promote quality of life for those living with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Read more...

 

Click here to see our Social Stories Video

 

Click here to see our How To Cueing Video

 

FAAST CENTRAL CENTER Celebrates National Family Caregivers Month with AT Solutions

We join in celebrating the contributions of caregivers across the country who provide support and comfort to their family members with a disability. Read more...

 

Annette's Success Story

Annette is a 14 year old girl with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. For years, Annette’s parents have tried to find an efficient computer access method for her. This quest has been made more difficult by the limited assistive technology services available to them. Read More...

 

A True FAAST Fan

by Judith Schiavo, M.S., CCC-SLP
When we were first introduced to four year old Eli in 2006, he was just beginning to access the adaptive toys and communication devices made available through the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) Central Regional Center Toy Library in Tampa. Eli had initially been diagnosed with severe developmental delay and cortical blindness. His trunk and motor control had been severely affected. At that time, the first device chosen for his use was a “Talking Bubble,” a bright blue dome shaped toy with a diameter of approximately 10 inches. Read More...

 

Adapted Toy Lending Library

Play serves a critical role in child development, and toys are the child’s tools for learning. Adapted toys make the world of play accessible to children with all disabilities. Families residing in the Central Florida Region can take advantage of our Adaptive Toy Lending Library. A one-year membership will enable a family or non-profit agency the opportunity to use the library on an unlimited basis for a full year. Toys and switches that operate toys can be borrowed on a 30 day trial basis.