Assistive Technology

Aacreport.com Aacreport.com- Information resource concerning a writing and speech generating device. Ability Tools Ability Tools- An organization dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities. Family Guide to Assistive Technology 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 … Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology Transfer Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology Transfer- Advances methods, technologies and products, through collaboration with all stakeholders to improve assistive te… Better Living Through Technology Better Living Through Technology- Provides impartial information and ideas on the use of assistive technology to assist people with disabilities. BATS (Blind Audio Tactile Mapping System) 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 accessi… Augmentative Communication Augmentative Communication- Publishes the newsletters Augmentative Communication News (ACN) and Alternatively Speaking (AS), which provide information on hot topics in the field, … Assistive Technology Industry Association Assistive Technology Industry Association- Association of manufacturers and vendors selling technology-based assistive devices for people with disabilities, or providing services … Axistive Axistive- Offers free news, articles, product reviews and vendor information about assistive technology devices. Center for Applied Special Technology Center for Applied Special Technology- Opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the development of and innovative uses of technology. Washington Assistive Technology Alliance Washington Assistive Technology Alliance- WATA provides information, referrals, consultation, and training. Illinois Assistive Technology Project Illinois Assistive Technology Project- Offers funding information, assistance, training, newsletters, and demonstration center. Project Participate Project Participate- Promotes the appropriate use of technology for students with disabilities in school programs. Center on Disabilities Center on Disabilities- Conference proceedings online Cowichan Independent Living Resource Center Cowichan Independent Living Resource Center- Non-profit society that promotes informed choice and empowerment of persons living with disabilities. Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America- RESNA is an interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disabili… MERU MERU- A registered charity which makes bespoke equipment for disabled children, including computer interface equipment. Active Minds Active Minds- Designs and provides dementia activities and games as well as other dementia products such as reminiscence activity aids, jigsaws, art activities and exercise relate… ACE Centre ACE Centre- Assessment, advice and training in the use of technology for young people with physical and communication difficulties. Information on assessments, software, training … Aidis Trust Aidis Trust- Provides specialised computer equipment to people with disabilities to aid their communication. Includes services offered and links. SoundLinks SoundLinks- Specialists in audio and speech access offering training and consultancy in how to work effectively with a range of adaptive and mainstream technology. Demand Demand- Encourages the design and manufacture of equipment for disabled people and provides specially designed equipment. Remap Remap- A network of volunteer engineers and craftsmen who make free one off aids for disabled people. Case histories, donations, resources and yearbook. Communication Matters Communication Matters- National voluntary organisation of members concerned with augmentative and alternative communications. Articles, journals and symposia. Wheelchair Information Guide Wheelchair Information Guide- Independent guide including product specifications from individual who works for an officially recognised wheelchair repairer. British Computer Association of the Blind British Computer Association of the Blind- Self-help group of visually impaired computer professionals and users. Training, newsletter, courses and a CD called Guide Cats for the … AbilityNet AbilityNet- National charity providing expertise on computing and disability. Need assessment, technical expertise, advice and support plus adapted computer equipment for people w… Smart Thinking Smart Thinking- Information about adaptive technology including assistive technology and smart homes to help disabled and older people living at home. Remap Leeds and Bradford Panel Remap Leeds and Bradford Panel- Volunteers design and supply specialised equipment for essential daily needs and recreational activities. Examples, products, news and funding. New Product Development, Inc. New Product Development, Inc.- Sells romantic massage oils.