Alliance for Technology Access -
A network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers and Vendors, Affiliates,
and Associates dedicated to providing information and support services to
children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard,
assistive, and information technologies.
Assistive Technology Industry Association
(ATIA) - A not-for-profit membership organization of organizations manufacturing
or selling technology-based assistive devices for people with disabilities,
or providing services associated with or required by people with disabilities.
Augmentative Communication - Publishes
the newsletters Augmentative Communication News (ACN) and Alternatively Speaking
(AS), which provide information on hot topics in the field, discussion of
vital issues for AAC stakeholders, and news from the AAC community.
Center for Computer Assistance to the Disabled
- Non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life
and employment options of persons with disabilities with assistive technology.
Center for Rehabilitation
Technology - Provides support to individuals of any age with disability
through expert services, research, design, technological development, information
dissemination and education.
Davidson Program for Independence -
A residential rehabilitation program that provides independence skills for
adults who are newly blind or visually impaired.
Family Guide to Assistive Technology
- Helps parents learn more about assistive technology and how it can help
their children. Includes tips for getting started, ideas about where to look
for money, and suggestions for what to do when applying for funding.
John
Williams' Assistive Technology Column - Critiques of the new technologies
and products that help the disabled to realize their potential as successful,
productive employees.
Project Participate - Promotes
the appropriate use of technology for students with disabilities in school
programs.
Tech Connections - Provides
information about assistive technology to state vocational rehabilitation
and others interested in accommodations for work, school, or home. Includes
accommodation ideas, case studies, resources. Funded by NIDRR.
WATA - Washington Assistive Technology
Alliance provides information, referrals, consultation, training and more.
Resource Directories
Abledata - Searchable database of
19,000 assistive technology products. Site maintained for the National Institute
of Disability Rehabilitation Research of the U.S. Department of Education.
AbilityHub - Guide to adaptive equipment
and alternative methods available for accessing computers.
Assistive
Technology WebRing - Resources for finding assistive technology information,
products and services to help children and adults with disabilities and special
needs.
AssistiveTech.net - Online information
on assistive technologies, adaptive environments and community resources.
Closing the Gap - Resource directory
for hardware, software and organizations for special education and rehabilitation.
Disability Product Postcards
- Information resource marketing center for hundreds of products for disabled
individuals.
EPVA Tech Guide - Equipment information
resource for people with disabilities, their caregivers and healthcare providers.
Includes reviews and articles on wheelchairs, lifts, and other devices.
Independent Living Centre - Features
a large showroom of products and equipment available for testing and review.
Assists in selecting appropriate products prior to purchase.
The Low Vision Gateway - Resources
for finding low vision information, equipment and services on the Internet.
Silver Cross - Free information
to assist in selecting accessibility lifts and mobility devices.
Support Groups
Assistive Technology
Outcomes - Listserv and website dedicated to the development, evaluation
and application of valid, reliable and sensitive outcome measure tools.
National Assistive Technology Advocacy
Project - Supports the advocacy efforts of attorneys, advocates, service
agencies, persons with disabilities and their families as they seek funding
for AT services and devices in the United States.
Voice-Users Mailing List
- Mailing list on the subject of the use of voice recognition. Covers software
and hardware issues. Offers hints and tips, and solves many of the most common
problems voice users face.
Wheelchairjunkie.com - Wheelchair
user reviews, essays, editorials, and message boards.
WheelchairNet - A community
for people who have have a common interest in wheelchair technology and its
improvement and successful application.