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Community Platform

An accessible space built for  connection, learning, and support.
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  • A black man wearing a gold long sleeve shirt wearing a headset and microphone device to communicate with others.
  • A female young adult wearing rainbow tie dye sweatshirt, looking afar from her wheelchair, holding an iPad device in her hand.
  • An Asian man with black-rimmed glasses and hair, long sleeve plaid shirt and a green t-shirt, listening through a device and smiling.
  • A white Deaf man wearing a gold hat and gold-rimmed glasses. The man is wearing a tan t-shirt and has a flower tattoo on his left neck.
  • A blind Black woman wearing a white turtleneck shirt and blouse sitting on the couch, holding a white phone to her ear, listening to the caller on the other end of the line.

Your Space to Connect and Learn

Whether you’re a current California Connect customer or exploring assistive technology options, our new community platform was created for you.

This accessible online environment is designed to help you stay informed, access support, and engage with a community that understands your experiences.
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What you can Expect

  • Connect and share with others: Build relationships and engage with a supportive community that
    shares your everyday experiences.

  • Exchange practical tips and experiences: Learn from others by discussing how they use assistive
    technology, approach accommodations, and adapt tools to fit everyday needs.

  • Stay informed: Receive the most up-to-date information on new technology, services, and program
    updates from California Connect.

  • Share your feedback: Use your voice to tell us about your experience and help shape the future of
    the platform.

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How to Access the Platform

Engage with your peers and dive into an environment built specifically for shared experiences and mutual support from other Californians who have disabilities and are a part of the California Connect Program. Follow these steps to join and start taking advantage of this no-cost space:

Step 1: Sign Up

Visit community.caconnect.org to create an account. On the upper right hand corner, select “Sign Up”.
Input your preferred email address and click “Next”. A code will be sent to your email to confirm your email address. Go to your inbox, input the code sent by no-reply@caconnect.org, and select “Next”.

Step 2: Create an Account

Fill out the form with your profile information including password, name, disability, phone, etc.

Step 3: Explore and Connect

Explore the community platform. The platform features:

  • blogs that highlight program updates and insights into the accessibility landscape,
  • forums where members can engage in conversations and share tips,
  • a recommendation page where users can share devices, apps, or services that would make California Connect more useful for Californians with disabilities,
  • and a knowledge base that offers courses and trainings on California Connect devices.

 

Connect with Assistive Tech Users

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Stay informed, get supported, and be part of teh community platform today.
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Contact

Contact Center
P.O. Box 30310
Stockton, CA 95213
Phone/VP: 1-800-806-1191
Email: info@caconnect.org
Fax: 1-800-889-3974

About

Welcome to California Connect, also called the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP), which provides communication access for Californians with hearing, vision, cognitive, mobility, and speech-related disabilities. The program of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) includes accessible communication equipment and devices, relay service, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices.
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