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Links to Other Resources

Accessibility

AbilityHub - assistive technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult or even impossible. AbilityHub directs you to adaptive equipment and alternative ways to access computers. 

ABLEDATA - a national database of information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment. Has information on thousands of assistive technology products from white canes to voice output programs. Has hundreds of direct links to information and products.

Adapted Computer Technologies - computer and software solutions for people with disabilities.

Air Carrier Access Act ("ACAA") memorandum - from Dan Soltman, Sept. 1, 2011.

AT Network - resources, features news, articles, services directory, forum for people who need tools that will help increase independence, improve personal productivity and enhance their quality of life. 

Autism Software Database - a collection of links to publishers, developers and distributors of software that you might find useful for kids with Autism; some specifically for autism, pressed into service and found useful in practice.

California Telephone Access Program - includes California Relay Service and California Speech to Speech Service

Captions Media Program - provides media captioning for accessibility. Their goal is to have media as an integral part of the lifelong learning process for people who are deaf or hearing impaired.

CAST - Center for Applied Special Technology - computer technology for people with disabilities, job opportunities, newsletter, web accessibility analysis, more resources.

CLAMS - Computer Literate Advocates for Multiple Sclerosis - Striving to bring those with MS out of isolation and into computer communications for support, companionship and information with others sharing this disease. Worldwide links to MS resources.

Crutch Specialist - Thomas Fetterman, Inc. - offers specially designed crutches for sale. Also advice for people who are new to the use of crutches and links to disability-related organizations.

DIMENET - Disabled Individuals Movement for Equality Computer Network - consumer-controlled electronic communications and publications, focuses on empowerment through computer networking.

Family Center on Technology and Disability - online newsletter, conferences, information and resources; funded by the Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs.

Let Everyone Participate - information about language access to federal programs and activities.

Links for Visually Impaired Individuals - Useful, informative sites and links to other links to more sites for people with visual impairments.

MIUSA - Mobility International USA - offers World of Options Scholarships for Bay Area youth or adults with disabilities.

NCPAD - National Center on Physical Activity and Disability - information, resources, organizations, physical activities for specific disabilities, monthly newsletter, and more.

rehabtool.com - helps children and adults with disabilities improve their quality of life, and regain independence and productivity, through leading edge assistive and adaptive technology.

Web access - Applying the ADA to the Internet: A Web Accessibility Standard - Unless a web site is designed in an accessible format, significant populations will be locked out as the World Wide Web rapidly advances from a text-based communication format to a graphical format embracing audio and video clip tools.

WheelchairNet - a virtual community for people who have a common interest in wheelchair technology, its improvement, and its successful application.

World Congress & Exposition on Disabilities - news, links to products and organizations of interest to people with disabilities.