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Assistive technology

NEW - Apps specially for people with Disabilities:
- Parents Heping Parents iTECH Center's list of iPad, iPod Touch and Apps, Making Sense of the iWorld for Individuals with Special Needs (pdf)
- Apps, Apps, and more Apps links:
711 for speech to speech - provides free telephone assistance for people with speech disabilities.
A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities (pdf) - from the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) - the workbook may help youth with disabilities develop the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about disclosing their disability.
Ability First - programs and services for children and adults with disabilities to help people realize their full potential.
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.
Access America for People with Disabilities - is a comprehensive government site launched to mark the 10th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is searchable and includes sections on Children and Youth; Choice and Self-Determination; Civil Rights and Protections; College and Adult Education; Disability Statistics; Emergency Preparedness; Employment; Health; Housing; Income Support; Recreation and Travel; Self-Employment; Tax Credits an Deductions; Technology; Transportation; and current events and information.
Adapted Computer Technologies - computer and software solutions for people with disabilities.
ADATA - The ADA & IT Technical Assistance Centers (aka DBTACs) that are comprehensive resources for information on the Americans with Disabilities Act and accessible information technology. Also toll free at 1-800-949-4232 (V/TTY).
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.
Assistive Technology News - Information and news on assistive and accessible technology posted by John Williams, a well-known expert in the field.
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.
Center for Accessible Technology - provides access to computers for people with disabilities so children with disabilities can succeed in school, adults with disabilities can find (and keep) jobs and all people with disabilities can use the internet, email and benefit from the digital revolution
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.
COAT - COAT is a coalition of disability organizations that advocate for legislative and regulatory safeguards that will ensure full access by people with disabilities to evolving high speed broadband, wireless and other Internet protocol (IP) technologies.
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 - consumer-controlled electronic communications and publications, focuses on empowerment through computer networking.
Disability, Divorce, SSI and Medicaid: Using Creative Alimony, Child Support and Property Settlements to Maximize SSI, Ensure Medicaid Eligibility,and Create Funding for Assistive Technology - National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project, Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc., Buffalo, N.Y., September 2008
E-ssential Guide - Assistive Technology, A Parents' Guide, 12/20/07, from greatschools, Involved Parents, Successful Kids
Family Center on Technology and Disability - online newsletter, conferences, information and resources; funded by the Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs.
Freedom Machines - award winning film details how universal design and assistive technology can transform the lines of people with disabilities.
Funding of Assistive Technology: The Public School's Special Education System as a Funding Source: The Cutting Edge (June 1999, 55 pages, English, #5156.01) from Assistive Technology Funding & Systems Change Project, United Cerebral Palsy Associations, 1600 L Street N.W., Suite 700, Washington D.C. 20036, (voice) 1-800-872-5827, (fax) 202-776-0414.
Independent Living Aids - can-do products active, independent life.
Internet Speech - Internet For Everyone - Bridging The Digital & Language Divides - or call 1-877-312-4638.
Links for Visually Impaired Individuals - Useful, informative sites and links to other links to more sites for people with visual impairments.
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) - information, resources, organizations, physical activities for specific disabilities, monthly newsletter, and more.
Orbit Medical Wheelchairs - Specialize in making sure you receive the right electric wheelchair to meet your specific needs - wheelchairs, accessories, ramps, mobility scooters, and more. Medicare provider.
Quill Mouse - Designer Appliances, Inc - Products designed to help people with disabilities use computers. Quill Mouse does not have to be gripped, is PC and Mac compatible.
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.
SoundBytes - hearing enhancement products, including amplified telephones and answering machines, TTYs, and alerting systems for people who have hearing impairments
Supplemental Security Income and the Family Law Attorney: Using Creative Alimony, Child Support and Property Settlements to Maximize SSI, Medicaid and Create Funding for Assistive Technology – Available from National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project, Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc., 295 Main Street, Room 495, Buffalo NY 14203, Tel: 716-847-0650, Fax: 716-847-1322.
Viewpoint Mobility -"VISION" rear entrance lowered floor wheelchair accessible minivan conversions.
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.

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