Information, research, and data about Assistive Technology - devices and services that assist people with disabilities with daily living tasks, communication, education, work, and recreation. What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive or AdaptiveTechnology (AT) commonly refers to products, devices or equipment, whether acquiredcommercially, modified or customized, that are used to maintain, increase orimprove the functional capacities of individuals with disabilities.
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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
Association of manufacturers and vendors selling technology-based assistive devices for people with disabilities, or providing services associated with or required by people with disabilities.
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.
Center for Applied Special Technology
Opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the development of and innovative uses of technology.
Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe
Stimulates the advancement of assistive technology for the benefit of persons with disabilities, including elderly people.
Project Participate
Promotes the appropriate use of technology for students with disabilities in school programs.
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
RESNA is an interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability.
Center on Disabilities
Conference proceedings online
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.
Illinois Assistive Technology Project
Offers funding information, assistance, training, newsletters, and demonstration center.
Cowichan Independent Living Resource Center
Non-profit society that promotes informed choice and empowerment of persons living 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.
Science Access Project
Develops methods for making science, math, and engineering information accessible to people with print disabilities.
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.
Dawnbug
Computer help for the Blind. A web site which contains information on the use of computers by the blind and visually impaired.
RNIB - Surfing the Web
Describes ways for blind and partially sighted people to use the internet, including changing font size, using special software or displays, using specialized browsers, and keyboard shortcuts.
AT Network
An organization dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities.
Axistive
Offers free news, articles, product reviews and vendor information about assistive technology devices.
Assistive Technology Educational Network
Enhances student outcomes through information, training, and technical support in the area of assistive technology.
Adaptive Technology Resource Centre
Dedicated to the development, evaluation and application of valid, reliable and sensitive outcome measure tools. Research, consultation, events, and online resources.
BATS (Blind Audio Tactile Mapping System)
Research project at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill to investigate means of creating and distributing maps that are accessible to the visually impaired.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Centre for studying non-verbal, non-written communication at the University of Stirling. Describes research, lists practical projects and recent publications, and provides an overview of training services. Also links to other UK groups working with people with communication impairments.
Better Living Through Technology
Promotes the use of technology to help pupils with special educational needs. Includes tutorials, reviews, tips and downloads.
John Williams' Assistive Technology Column
Critiques of the new technologies and products that help the disabled to realize their potential as successful, productive employees.
Washington Assistive Technology Alliance
WATA provides information, referrals, consultation, and training.
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology Transfer
Advances methods, technologies and products, through collaboration with all stakeholders to improve assistive technology devices and services.
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities
Provides information on the latest research, model programs, and policy issues pertaining to aging people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Disabled Assistive Technology
URL : www.i-w-t.com/disabled_assistive_technology.html
Description of the Disabled Assistive Technology Challenge: ... Assistive and universally designed technology provides a disabled individual the ...[2005/05/01]
Assistive technology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
URL : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assistive_technology
Some Assistive Technology reduces the strain of this way of work through ... Orpwood, R. Design methodology for aids for the disabled. J Med Eng Technol. ...[2008/11/29]
Fact Sheets - Assistive Technology
URL : eldercare.gov/eldercare/.../resources/fact_sheets/assistive_tech.asp
Assistive technology is any service or tool that helps the elderly or disabled ... WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY? ...[2008/11/24]
Disabled Bodies, Able Minds: Giving Voice, Movement, and Independence ...
URL : www.edutopia.org/assistivetechnology
From voice-activated software to customized laptops, assistive technology is changing the way disabled students communicate, learn, and play.[2008/11/29]
Home - Assistive Technology Industry Association
URL : www.atia.org
Association of manufacturers and vendors selling technology-based assistive devices for people with disabilities, or providing services associated with or required ...[2008/11/20]
Assistive Technology
URL : www.modelschools.org/mspsped/Assistive.htm
Assistive technology includes any device or piece of equipment ... Assistive technology for the disabled, of course, ... Assistive Technology for the Disabled ...[2002/04/02]
Family Guide to Assistive Technology
URL : www.pluk.org/AT1.html
... parents learn more about assistive technology and how it can ... Tom is "print disabled"; that is, he cannot read the printed word with much comprehension. ...[2006/01/02]
Assistive Technologies provides computer hardware, software and ...
URL : www.assistivetechnologies.com
... and components designed to help disabled persons adapt to their work ... He became interested in assistive technology for the disabled when he awoke in ...[2008/11/14]
EnableMart
URL : www.enablemart.com
The latest assistive technology products and software. Including ergonomic ... Reading, Writing, Visual Learning, Special Needs Software, ... Assistive Living ...[2008/12/03]
Federal Policy Barriers to Assistive Technology
URL : www.ncd.gov/newsroom/publications/2000/assisttechnology.htm
... barriers in United States Federal assistive technology policy to increasing the availability of ... One of these incentives is the Disabled Access Credit (DAC) ...[2008/11/21]
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