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.
http://atrc.utoronto.ca/

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.
http://www.ataccess.org/

Assistive Technology Educational Network
Enhances student outcomes through information, training, and technical support in the area of assistive technology.
http://www.aten.scps.k12.fl.us

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.
http://www.atia.org/

Assistive Technology Online Community
Information, news, resources, events, discussion forum about Assistive Technology for children and adults with disabilities and special needs. Free membership.
http://groups.msn.com/AdaptiveandAssistiveTechnology/

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.
http://www.fernuni-hagen.de/FTB/AAATE.html

AT Network
An organization dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities.
http://www.atnet.org/

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.
http://www.psychology-dev.stir.ac.uk/old/AAC/

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.
http://www.augcominc.com

Axistive
Offers free news, articles, product reviews and vendor information about assistive technology devices.
http://www.axistive.com

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.
http://www.cs.unc.edu/Research/assist/bats/

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

Center for Applied Special Technology
Opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the development of and innovative uses of technology.
http://www.cast.org/

Center on Disabilities
Conference proceedings online
http://www.csun.edu/cod/

Cowichan Independent Living Resource Center
Non-profit society that promotes informed choice and empowerment of persons living with disabilities.
http://www.cvilrc.bc.ca

Dawnbug
Computer help for the Blind. A web site which contains information on the use of computers by the blind and visually impaired.
http://www.dawnbug.org.uk/

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.
http://www.pluk.org/AT1.html

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.
http://www.ncd.gov/newsroom/publications/2000/assisttechnology.htm

Illinois Assistive Technology Project
Offers funding information, assistance, training, newsletters, and demonstration center.
http://www.iltech.org/

John Williams' Assistive Technology Column
Critiques of the new technologies and products that help the disabled to realize their potential as successful, productive employees.
http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/list/assist01.htm

Project Participate
Promotes the appropriate use of technology for students with disabilities in school programs.
http://www.projectparticipate.org

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

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.
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/public_rnib003595.hcsp

Science Access Project
Develops methods for making science, math, and engineering information accessible to people with print disabilities.
http://dots.physics.orst.edu/

Washington Assistive Technology Alliance
WATA provides information, referrals, consultation, and training.
http://watap.org/