Assistive Technology Links
AAC Intervention
http://www.aacintervention.com
Augmentative/Alternative Communicaton
Intervention Products & Presentations by Caroline Musslewhite
Ability Magazine
http://www.abilitymagazine.com
Publication of ABILITY Awareness, a non-profit organization dedicated to
enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities through housing,
education, employment, media and volunteer opportunities.
ABLEDATA National
Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, US Dept of Education
http://www.abledata.com
Search their database to find information on any AT device or adaptive
equipment.
AbleNet, Inc.
http://www.ablenetinc.com
Offers
practical products and creative solutions for teaching children with
disabilities. They produce switches and simple communication aides.
Access-Able
Travel Source
http://www.access-able.com
Provides access information for mature and disabled travelers.
Adaptivation, Inc
http://
www.adaptivation.com
Adaptivation designs, manufactures and distributes assistive
technology to persons with disabilities throughout the world. Products include
switches, including traction pads, mounts, VoicePal
communication devices, etc.
Adaptive Switch
Laboratories
http://asl-inc.com
Designs and
adapts devices that allows uses to achieve independent movement, environmental
control, and communication/computer access.
Adobe Access Site
http://access.adobe.com
A jumping off point for information on the features
and capabilities of ADOBE products that enhance electronic document
accessibility for people with blindness, low vision and motor impairments.
http://www.ala.org/editions/samplers/mates
Adaptive Technology for the Internet: Making Electronic Resources
Accessible to All (Online Version of Text)
Alliance for Technology
Access (ATA)
http://www.ataccess.org
The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a network of community-based
Resource Centers, Developers, Vendors 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.
AlphaSmart Inc.
http://www.alphasmart.com
The AlphaSmart
is a leading provider of technology solutions for education and productivity,
focused on reducing the cost and complexity of computing.
ALS Association
http://www.alsa.org
Provides accurate and timely information as well as a
resource directory pointing to sources of information.
American Association
on Mental Retardation
http://www.aamr.org
Keeps you informed about recent developments in the
developmental disabilities community and the latest AAMR initiatives.
American Foundation
for the Blind,
http://www.afb.org
AFB is dedicated to addressing the most critical issues facing this growing
population: independent living, literacy, employment, and technology.
American Physical
Therapy Association
http://www.apta.org
The American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) mission is to further the
profession's role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement
dysfunctions and the enhancement of the physical health and functional
abilities of members of the public.
American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) http://www.asha.org
Resources and information about communication disorders for professionals,
parents, family, media and others.
Apple
Computer Disability Site
http://www.apple.com/disability
Apple's official site. Has a database to search for solutions and information on
accessibility features.
Asperger Syndrome Information and Support http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger
Assistive Media
http://assistivemedia.org
Provides free-of-charge,
copyright-approved high caliber audio literary works to the world-wide
disability community via the internet.
Assistive
Technology, Inc.
http://www.assistivetech.com
Assistive Technology, Inc. provides innovative solutions to help people with
learning,communication, and access difficulties lead
more independent and productive lives.
Assistive Technology
Industry Association (ATIA)
http://www.atia.org
Serves as the collective voice of the Assistive Technology industry regarding
products and services for people with disabilities.
Augmentative
Communication Inc.
http://augcominc.com/acn.html
Sarah
Blackstone's site, has information concerning her
newsletter and sample issues related to people who use AAC devices.
Autism Asperger Publishing Company
http://www.asperger.net
Their mission is to be the first source
for practical solutions related to autism, Asperger
Syndrome, and other pervasive developmental disorders.
Autism
Resources
http://www.autism-resources.com
Offers information and links regarding the developmental disabilities autism
and Asperger's Syndrome.
Autism
Society of
http://www.autism-society.org
Provides information and education to help in decision-making rather than
advocating for one particular theory or philosophy.
Brain
Injury Association
http://www.biausa.org/
A clearinghouse of community service information and resources.
Brain Injury Center
http://www.braincenter.org/
Their mission is to serve those affected by brain
injury through advocacy, education, injury prevention research, service, and
support.
California
State University at Northridge (CSUN)
Center on Disabilities
http://www.csun.edu/cod
Provides services to people with disabilities by the dissemination of
information through training programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, and
electronic media.
CALL Centre,
University of
http://callcentre.education.ed.ac.uk
The CALL Centre (Communication Aids for Language and Learning) provides
specialist expertise in technology for children who have speech, communication
and/or writing difficulties.
Captioned Media
Program
http://www.cfv.org
Provides all persons who are deaf or hard of hearing,
awareness of and equal access to communication and learning through the use of
captioned educational media and supportive collateral materials.
Center for Applied
Special Technology
http://www.cast.org
Focuses on the development of learning models, approaches, and tools that are
usable by a wide range of learners.
Center for Universal
Design, North Carolina State University http://www.design.ncsu.edu:8120/cud
A national research, information, and technical assistance center that
evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in housing, public and
commercial facilities, and related products.
Children and Adults
with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) http://www.chadd.org
Provides science-based, evidence-based information about AD/HD.
Circle of Inclusion
http://circleofinclusion.org/
Offers demonstrations of and information about the effective practices of
inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight.
Closing the Gap
http://www.closingthegap.com
Provides practical up-to-date information on assistive technology products,
procedures, and best practices.
Communication Aids
Manufacturers Association (CAMA) http://www.aacproducts.org
Provides opportunities for professionals, clinicians and consumers to learn how
to help users and advocates use the latest in AAC technology.
Communication
http://www.cini.org
Disseminates information about the communication technology that can help
people with ALS/MND (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
Council for
Exceptional Children
http://www.cec.sped.org
International professional organization dedicated to improving educational
outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities,
and/or the gifted.
Disabilities
and Diseases
http://home.about.com/health
Each site in this network is run by a professional
Guide who is carefully screened and trained by About. Guides build a
comprehensive environment around each of their specific topics, including the
best new content, relevant links, How-To's, Forums, and answers to just about any question.
DisABILITY Information and Resources
http://www.makoa.org
Provides a multitude of links.
DO-IT Program
(Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology)
http://www.washington.edu/doit
Resources to promote the use of accessible electronic and information
technology and universal design.
DREAMMS for Kids
http://www.dreamms.org
Facilitates technology access for children with special needs
Equal
Access to Software and Information (EASI) http://www.rit.edu/~easi
Provides consulting to colleges, universities and public libraries on how
to make their computer and information systems accessible to students, faculty
and staff with disabilities.
Education with New
Technologies
http://learnweb.harvard.edu/ent
Designed to help educators develop, enact, and access effective ways of using
new technologies.
ERIC
Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education http://ericec.org
Provides information on the education of individuals with disabilities as well
as those who are gifted.
Exceptional Parent
http://www.exceptionalparent.com
Provides information, support, ideas, encouragement and outreach for parents
and families of children with disabilities, and the professionals
who work with them.
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu
Integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the
Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families,
and for those that provide them services and support.
IDEA
Practices
http://www.ideapractices.org
Informs professionals, families and the public about IDEA '97 and provides
strategies to improve educational results for children and youth with
disabilities.
Institute for Small
and Rural Districts http://www.nefec.org/isrdnet
Assists exceptional student education administrators in small and rural
districts meet the needs of students with disabilities.
International Dyslexia
Association
http://www.interdys.org
Provides a forum for parents, educators, and
researchers to share their experiences, methods, and knowledge.
International Society
for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC)
http://www.isaac-online.org
International Society
for Technology in Education
http://www.iste.org
Provides leadership and service to improve teaching and learning by advancing
the effective use of technology in K–12 education and teacher education. Provides members with information, networking opportunities, and
guidance in incorporating computers, the Internet, and other new technologies
into their schools.
Internet Resources for
Special Children
http://www.irsc.org
Acts as a central starting point that integrates information, resources, and
communication.
Intotech –
Provides information and referral on disability-related organizations.
Job
Accommodation Network (JAN)
http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a free consulting service
that provides information about job accommodations, the Americans with
Disabilities Act (
employability of people with disabilities.
Kids Speech
http://www.kidspeech.com
General speech site, good information on language development and treatment
ideas.
LD Online
http://www.ldonline.org
Provides links for parents, teachers and other professionals on various
learning disabilities.
LD
Resources
http://www.ldresources.com
Resources and a discussion area where users can post questions, their own
resources or stories, or join numerous ongoing discussions.
Learning Disabilities
Association of
LDA provides information, support, education and resources through its network
of nearly 300 state and local affiliates in 50 states and
http://www.mdtap.org
Provides a statewide, consumer responsive system of
technical assistance for individuals with disabilities.
Math.com
http://www.math.com
Dedicated to providing revolutionary ways for
students, parents, teachers, and everyone to learn math.
MicroSoft Disability site
http://www.microsoft.com/enable
Learn how Microsoft is striving to build products that are accessible to
everyone and help people realize their full potential.
National
Association of State Directors of Special Education http://www.nasdse.org
NASDSE provides support to all states and territories through training,
technical assistance, research, policy development and the development and
modeling of powerful collaborative relationships with other organizations and
all constituencies.
National Attention
Deficit Disorder Association
http://www.add.org
Packed with articles, personal stories, interviews with AD/HD professionals,
book reviews, and links to other AD/HD-related sites that provide useful
information which may be helpful to you.
http://nces.ed.gov
Is the primary federal entity for collecting and
analyzing data that are related to education in the
NCDDR performs research, technical assistance and demonstration activities
focusing on the dissemination and utilization of disability research.
National Down Syndrome Society
http://www.ndss.org /
Comprehensive information source of Down Syndrome.
National Federation of
the Blind
http://www.nfb.org/
The purpose of the National Federation of the Blind is
two-fold—to help blind persons achieve self-confidence and self-respect and to
act as a vehicle for collective self-expression by the blind.
http://www.nichcy.org
National Organization
for Rare Disorders
http://www.rarediseases.org
NORD serves as the primary non-governmental clearinghouse for information on
rare disorders. It also provides referrals, support groups and other sources of
assistance.
National Organization
on Disability
http://www.nod.org
Gateway to information to even the employment and spending playing field.
National Parent
Information Network
http://npin.org
Provides access to research-based information about the process of
parenting, and about family involvement in education
National Spinal Cord
Injury Association
http://www.spinalcord.org
Addresses information and issues important to our constituency, policy makers,
the general public, and the media, including injury prevention, improvements in
medical, rehabilitative and supportive services, research and public policy
formulation.
News-2-You
http://www.news-2-you.com
A weekly publication for students
with special needs with simple text and symbols.
Onion
Mountain Technology
http://www.onionmountaintech.com
Provides consultations, evaluations, training, workshops and presentations
as well as a full line of low and mid tech tools in their LoTTIE
Kit™ (Low Tech Tools for Inclusive Education) product line.
Our Kids
http://www.our-kids.org
The Our-Kids Web site supports the Our-Kids Email
list. Our-Kids is a "Family" of parents,
caregivers and others who are working with children with physical and/or mental
disabilities and delays.
The
Parent Institute
http://www.par-inst.com
Publishes a variety of materials including
newsletters, booklets, brochures, and videos.
Quality
Indicators for Assistive Technology (QIAT) Services in School Settings
(University of Kentucky) http://sweb.uky.edu/~jszaba0/QIAT.html
The QIAT Consortium is a nationwide grassroots group that includes hundreds
of individuals who provide input into the ongoing process of identifying,
disseminating, and implementing a set of widely-applicable Quality Indicators
for Assistive Technology Services in School Settings that can be used as a tool
to support.
QIAT Resources - additional website links http://sweb.uky.edu/~jszaba0/qiatlinks.html
Recordings
for the Blind and Dyslexic
http://www.rfbd.org
The nation's educational library for those with
print disabilities.
Rehabilitation
Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of
http://www.resna.org
Promotes research, development, education, advocacy and provision of
technology.
Conducts research, sponsors/conducts conferences, develops technology, provides
technical assistance, conducts training seminars, facilitates technology
transfer, and evaluates technology.
Research Institute for
Assistive and Training Technologies (RIATT) http://www.nasdse.com
Provides assistive technology instruction to professionals through either
distance (on-line) education or face-to-face (on-site) instruction.
Schwab
Foundation for Learning
http://www.schwablearning.org
Provides free information, resources, publications and support to parents
of children who struggle with learning and to kids themselves through two Web
sites and Outreach and Community Services.
Sibling Support Projecthttp://www.thearc.org/siblingsupport/
TASH
http://tash.org
TASH is an international advocacy
association promoting full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects
of life.
United Cerebral
Palsy
http://www.ucpa.org
UCP is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy
and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability.
World Congress & Exposition on Disabilities
http://www.wcdexpo.com
Presents a wide array of the latest products and services
representing associations, pharmaceutical, assistive technology, automotive,
mobility, durable medical equipment, personal care, computer and many other
industries.
Yahoo Disability Site
http://dir.yahoo.com/society_and_culture/disabilities
Comprehensive search engine.