ABOUT
Mission
We strive to provide technology solutions for the educational, communication, daily living and workplace challenges experienced by people of all ages and abilities. ALLTECH supports the identification and utilization of technology to enable individuals to lead full and independent lives.
History
Founded with the University of Maine in the late 1980s, ALLTECH has evolved through several state, regional, and federal initiatives into a nationally recognized center that provides equipment resources, demonstration and instruction, consultation, and technical assistance.
Since its inception, ALLTECH has partnered with schools, service agencies, local corporations, and state agencies to support those who require technology for learning, living, and working.
Spurwink acquired ALLTECH in 2009. Spurwink is a non-profit social services agency that provides behavioral and educational support to consumers from preschool to adulthood across various program throughout Maine.
Currently located in Portland, Maine, ALLTECH accepts a wide variety of durable medical equipment (DME) donations that are then cleaned, sanitized, and offered for reuse sales and loan. We also maintain a catalogue of of assistive technology devices that can be browsed and borrowed at no-cost with the AT4Maine library operated by Maine CITE.
ALLTECH is proud to be supported in part by Maine CITE and the Department of Health and Human Services. This ongoing partnership is essential to provide our services.
Staff
Our staff are excited about the hope technology provides and are constantly searching for new and innovative solutions to support our consumers. We have a wide range of experience and background in supporting individuals with disabilities to access technology and seek to identify technological solutions for all aspects of life.
Darren J. Smart, MOT, OTR/L
dsmart@spurwink.orgDarren graduated from the University of Southern Maine’s occupational therapy graduate program in 2015. Originally from Lincoln, Maine, he then moved to Austin, Texas and worked as an occupational therapist in a variety of settings, including skilled nursing facilities, home health, and in-patient rehab. In 2022, he returned to Maine and is excited to explore the Portland area. He is committed to finding functional solutions for all clients and feels passionately about technology’s role as a tool to improve our quality of life. In his spare time, Darren enjoys writing, music, cats, and the outdoors.
Eric Campbell
ecampbell@spurwink.orgEric is employed at Spurwink as Director of Educational Services. As part of his responsibilities, Eric oversees the day-to-day operations at Spurwink ALLTECH. Eric has been with Spurwink for 22 years. Eric has a Master’s Degree in Special Education and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Eric enjoys travelling and reading.
Honorary ALLTECH Member: Lou Isom
Lou began working as a speech-language pathologist in Southern Maine in the 1990s. She graduated in 1987 with a Master’s degree in the field of communication disorders. During her time at ALLTECH, Lou’s expertise and interest in assistive technology helped many community members succeed in gaining and improving their independence.