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Assistive Technology Solutions Assistive Technology Solutions- Specializes in the application of technology and accommodations to assist persons with disabilities to achieve their vocational, educational and in… JFK Partners JFK Partners- Disability, assistive technology and inclusion training programs. Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access- CATEA provides support to individuals with disability through expert services, research, design, technological developmen… Easter Seals Massachusetts Easter Seals Massachusetts- Offers assistive technology information and services to help people of all ages with all kinds of disabilities. ACE Centre ACE Centre- Assistive technology and augmentative communication services offered to the North of England, North Wales and Northern Ireland. Free Wheelchair Mission Free Wheelchair Mission- Creates and donates wheelchairs with a patio chair as seat to those in need. Information on donating, design, and partners. Tetra Society of North America, The Tetra Society of North America, The- Recruits skilled volunteer engineers and technicians to create assistive devices for people with disabilities. Scottish Borders Ability Equipment Service Scottish Borders Ability Equipment Service- Offers information on possible equipment to promote an individual's ability. Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services- Recycles computer hardware and software for donation to persons with disabilities, with special interest in facilitating Internet access an… Peace of Mind Servicing Peace of Mind Servicing- Provides repair services for scooters, powerchairs and wheelchairs. Serves the UK. Deaf Access Films Deaf Access Films- Lists showtimes and theater information for captioned and subtitled films, as well as films in American Sign Language. Captionfish Captionfish- Allows searching for open- and rear-window captioned films currently showing in US theaters. Lake Software Lake Software- Free virtual keyboard software for individuals who are unable to use a standard computer keyboard but can use a pointing device like a mouse. AGIS Network (AssistGuide Information Services) AGIS Network (AssistGuide Information Services)- Information and directory of long-term care and disability products and services vendors. ReadAssist ReadAssist- Links to sources of e-books, audio books, paper books, and devices to help disabled and blind readers. USA TechGuide USA TechGuide- Equipment information for people with disabilities, their caregivers and healthcare providers. Includes reviews and articles on wheelchairs and cushions. A Glass Half Full A Glass Half Full- Information to help people with a sitting disability or with the need to use a computer in bed. Independent Living Centre Independent Living Centre- Features a large showroom of products and equipment available for testing and review. Assists in selecting appropriate products prior to purchase. Family Village Accessibility Shopping Mall Family Village Accessibility Shopping Mall- Links to vendors, manufacturers and other useful resources for adaptive technology and products. Silver Cross Lift Guide Silver Cross Lift Guide- Information to assist in selecting a recycled or new stair lift, home elevator, ceiling lift or mobility device. Closing the Gap Closing the Gap- Resource directory for hardware, software and organizations for special education and rehabilitation. Abledata Abledata- Searchable database of 19,000 assistive technology products. Site maintained for the National Institute of Disability Rehabilitation Research of the U.S. Department of E… The Low Vision Gateway The Low Vision Gateway- Resources for finding low vision information, equipment and services on the Internet. SchwabLearning.org SchwabLearning.org- Discusses the types of assistive technology currently available, and helps parents decide which ones are appropriate for their child. NV Access NV Access- A free and open-source screen reader for MS Windows. Includes download details and support. Computer World: Blind Users still Struggle with 'Maddening' Computing Obstacles Computer World: Blind Users still Struggle with 'Maddening' Computing Obstacles- Experts say there has been little progress in providing accessible Web sites and software that are… HumanITy HumanITy- Fosters digital inclusion across all platforms and computer-based systems to help accessing, processing and creating digital content for the blind and visual impaired. Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)- A group of IT and assistive technology companies working to create and harmonize standards for accessible technology. Background … Trace Research & Development Center Trace Research & Development Center- Focuses on making computer and information technologies more accessible to everyone. Center for Accessible Technology Center for Accessible Technology- Resources and services on the use of computer technology for people with disabilities. AbilityNet AbilityNet- A UK based charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology. Includes details of their London ass… Famous PEOPLE Players Famous PEOPLE Players- This theatre group is dedicated to the integration of people who have developmental disabilities. Through its life skills program, performers are given the … VIP Industries VIP Industries- A cultural arts program sponsored by the Association for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (AID), in conjunction with VIP Industries. Provides cultural art op… Act Too Act Too- Supports people with learning disabilities to be actors, dancers and singers through a range of programs and workshops. London based. East End Special Players East End Special Players- A group of learning disabled adults performing since 1985 on the East End of Long Island, New York. View online video clips, reviews and future show date… Deaf West Theatre, Inc. Deaf West Theatre, Inc.- Founded in 1991 to enrich the cultural lives of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the Los Angeles area by providing exposure and access to professio… P.H.A.M.A.L.y P.H.A.M.A.L.y- PHAMALy’s mission is to enable persons with disabilities to showcase their talents and abilities through live productions and to make the performing arts more acces… Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Encore Studio for the Performing Arts- A professional theatre company that offers an innovative, inclusive and professional environment focusing on the pursuit of artistic and the… Talking Hands Talking Hands- A Dutch company with a highly international orientation. In the theatre play Zipper, Mindy Brown and Gerdinand Wagenaar explore if music can be interpreted into a s… Sign Language Interpreting in the Theatre Sign Language Interpreting in the Theatre- A resource for both novice and experienced interpreters, as well as for theatre staff wanting to learn about sign language interpreted p… Wild Swan Theater Wild Swan Theater- Nationally known for ingenious artistry, innovative audience accessibility program, and projects for participants with disabilities, including Dramatically Able… Hands on Hands on- A New York based service organization dedicated to providing greater accessibility to arts and cultural events for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. National Theatre of the Deaf National Theatre of the Deaf- A professional acting company made up of deaf and hearing actors. A combination of Sign Language and spoken words has expanded the boundaries of thea… Musical ARC Musical ARC- A group of musicians, with and without impairments based in Leeds, UK. Offers music downloads, workshop details and a concert diary. The Rhythmic Arts Project The Rhythmic Arts Project- Nashville based drumming workshops for disabled people conducted nationwide through TRAP, a non-profit organization founded by drummer Eddie Tuduri. Inc… Saskatoon Saskatoon- Highlighting a system that enables a visually impaired person to compose electronic music solely based on the MIDI-keyboard with no screen viewing, typing or mouse cont… Musical Bridges Musical Bridges- Private music therapy practice providing individual and group therapy for those with special needs as well as music lessons. Based in Nashville, Tennessee. Sam Leopold, Music Specialist Sam Leopold, Music Specialist- Multi-instrumentalist with large repertoire, entertaining, teaching, and aiding in self-expression through music. Focusing on elderly homes, group h… Leanne Hoeft Music Therapy Leanne Hoeft Music Therapy- Private music therapy practice providing services for individuals with special needs. Canada based. Melodic Connections Melodic Connections- Provides piano and guitar lessons and therapeutic support to people with learning disabilities. Includes lesson details. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio.