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Adaptive Technology Resource Centre, The: ATRC Adaptive Technology Resource Center at the University of Toronto. Adaptive Technology University Toronto accessibility Assistive Technology

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 Educational Network: - Enhances student outcomes through information, training, and technical support in the area of assistive technology.

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.

Assistive Technology Online Community: - Information, news, resources, events, discussion forum about Assistive Technology for children and adults with disabilities and special needs. Free membership.

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.

AT Network: - An organization dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): AAC Research Unit at the University of Stirling, studying communication of people with imp. AAC,augmentative and alternative communication,augmentative communication

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.




Axistive: Building the Ultimate Robotic Hand. A 6-foot-tall, one-armed robot named Stair 1.0 balanc. Building the Ultimate Robotic Hand, mobility, vision, more software, switches

BATS: - 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.

Better Living Through Technology: - Promotes the use of technology to help pupils with special educational needs. Includes tutorials, reviews, tips and downloads.

Center for Applied Special Technology: - Opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the development of and innovative uses of technology.

Center on Disabilities: - Conference proceedings onlin.

Cowichan Independent Living Resource Center: Welcome to the Cowichan Independent Living's (CIL) new website! Canadians with disabilitie. Home

Dawnbug: - Computer help for the Blind. A web site which contains information on the use of computers by the blind and 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.




Illinois Assistive Technology Project: - Offers funding information, assistance, training, newsletters, and demonstration center.

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.

Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America: - RESNA is an interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability.

Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology Transfer: - Advances methods, technologies and products, through collaboration with all stakeholders to improve assistive technology devices and services.

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.

Science Access Project: - Develops methods for making science, math, and engineering information accessible to people with print disabilities.

Washington Assistive Technology Alliance: - WATA provides information, referrals, consultation, and training.