As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology for day-to-day living, Easterseals Southern California is proud to be involved in several projects that provide the disability community with an equal opportunity to access and utilize tech.
Created in partnership with five Regional Centers: Eastern Los Angeles, Frank D. Lanterman, San Gabriel/Pomona, Harbor, North Los Angeles County, these programs are helping to close the digital divide for people with disabilities.
To date, we’ve served 500+ individuals through these programs and look forward to adding more offerings in 2024!
Learn more about our digital equity offerings and programs:
Technology Lending Library
The Technology Lending Library program provides Laptops, iPads, JayPads (an Android tablet with a self-charging stand and a Zoom auto-join feature), training, and support to people with disabilities who receive services at North Los Angeles County, San Gabriel Pomona, Eastern Los Angeles, Frank D. Lanterman, and Harbor Regional Centers.
So far our device distribution totals include:
310+ iPads
125+ Laptops
70+ JayPads
JayPad Tablet Training
As part of the Technology Lending Library Program, ESSC provides JayPad training to people with disabilities who are referred by one of five participating Regional Centers.
Hear Our Voices
Hear Our Voices is a multi-pronged program supporting ESSC’s participants of all ages impacted by communication delays or disorders resulting in complex communication needs.
We provide short- and long-term access to iPads with advanced communication applications for those who are in need. Interested participants can email vop@ess.org.
Free Wi-Fi
ESSC partnered with the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office Angeleno Connectivity Trust (ACT) Program to provide free Wi-Fi hotspot internet devices to those receiving Regional Center services who are struggling to access online classes and support services.
If you are interested in receiving a free Wi-Fi hotspot, please reach out to Director of the Technology Lending Library Reese Peterson at reese.peterson@essc.org or call (714)909-6135.
