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Access-Able
Offers comprehensive information about making the home environment handicap accessible.
http://www.access-able.org
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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.
http://www.ataccess.org/
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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
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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
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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/
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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.aacscotland.com/
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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
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Axistive
Offers free news, articles, product reviews and vendor information about assistive technology devices.
http://www.axistive.com
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Center for Applied Special Technology
Opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the development of and innovative uses of technology.
http://www.cast.org/
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Center on Disabilities
Conference proceedings online
http://www.csun.edu/cod/
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Cerebral Palsy and Technology
Information about cerebral palsy and the effects that technology can have upon it.
http://uk.geocities.com/whartonleigh/
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Cowichan Independent Living Resource Center
Non-profit society that promotes informed choice and empowerment of persons living with disabilities.
http://www.cvilrc.bc.ca
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Davidson Program for Independence
A residential rehabilitation program that provides independence skills for adults who are newly blind or visually impaired.
http://www.dpinews.org
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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/
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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
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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
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Illinois Assistive Technology Project
Offers funding information, assistance, training, newsletters, and demonstration center.
http://www.iltech.org/
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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/dnflash/astecharc.htm
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Project Participate
Promotes the appropriate use of technology for students with disabilities in school programs.
http://www.projectparticipate.org
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pVoice Software
Free computer application that allows disabled children to communicate using symbols and speech synthesis. Includes support information and development resources.
http://www.pvoice.org/
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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
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Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology Transfer
Advances methods, technologies and products, through collaboration with all stakeholders to improve assistive technology devices and services.
http://cosmos.ot.buffalo.edu/
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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
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Science Access Project
Develops methods for making science, math, and engineering information accessible to people with print disabilities.
http://dots.physics.orst.edu/
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