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.
Assistive
Technology Online Community - Information, news, resources, events, discussion
forum about Assistive Technology for children and adults with disabilities
and special needs. Free membership.
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 Development and Disability
- University of New Mexico assistive technology program. Resource directory
for new and used products, consumer reports, loan banks, services, and training.
Center for IT Accommodation
(CITA) - Model demonstration facility influencing accessible information
environments, services, and management practices.
Center for Rehabilitation
Technology - Provides support to individuals of any age with disability
through expert services, research, design, technological development, information
dissemination and education.
Consensus Project - Feasibility
study to promote consensus in assessing driving ability of people with special
needs.
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.
Federal
Policy Barriers to Assistive Technology - The National Council on Disabilities'
report describing the barriers in United States Federal assistive technology
policy to increasing the availability of and access to assistive technology
devices and assistive technology services for people with disabilities.
John
Williams' Assistive Technology Column - Critiques of the new technologies
and products that help the disabled to realize their potential as successful,
productive employees.
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.
Ability Forum - Community resource
center where people with disabilities can overcome barriers through the power
of technology.
AbilityHub - Guide to adaptive equipment
and alternative methods available for accessing computers.
AssistGuide - Information and
directory of long-term care and disability products and services vendors.
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.
4AssistiveTechnology.com
- Links to assistive technology products, computers, devices, software.
Closing the Gap - Resource directory
for hardware, software and organizations for special education and rehabilitation.
Dis-Abilities.com - Directory
of disability-related and assistive technology resources and links organized
by category.
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.
Invacare Locator - Helps
you find Invacare providers close to you.
Jeff Galli's Resources
- Guide to assistive technology for paralyzed persons. Links to suppliers
and manufacturers.
The Low Vision Gateway - Resources
for finding low vision information, equipment and services on the Internet.
MedSell - Resource guide for new and
used medical equipment and adaptive vehicles.
The Open Door - Assistive technology
guide to the web, resources, links.
SchwabLearning.org - Discusses
the types of assistive technology currently available, and helps parents decide
which ones are appropriate for their child.
Silver Cross - Free information
to assist in selecting accessibility lifts and mobility devices.
101 Stair Lifts Guide -
Compares common stair lifts models. Finds used lifts through a network of
affiliates.
Wheelchairneeds.com - List
of vendors selling wheelchairs and mobility products.
Whirlwind Wheelchair International
- Manages a worldwide network of wheelchair designers, manufacturers and users
to address the need for wheelchairs in developing nations.
Workplace Accommodation
Toolkit - Offers a comprehensive categorization of disabilities with definitions
and assistive product listings.
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.