Open Directory - Society: Disabled: Assistive Technology
See also: This category in other languages: - An organization dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities. - Dedicated to the development, evaluation and application of valid, reliable and sensitive outcome measure tools. Research, consultation, events, and online resources. - 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. - Enhances student outcomes through information, training, and technical support in the area of assistive technology. - Association of manufacturers and vendors selling technology-based assistive devices for people with disabilities, or providing services associated with or required by people with disabilities. - Information, news, resources, events, discussion forum about Assistive Technology for children and adults with disabilities and special needs. Free membership. - Stimulates the advancement of assistive technology for the benefit of persons with disabilities, including elderly people. - 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. - Offers free news, articles, product reviews and vendor information about assistive technology devices. - Research project at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill to investigate means of creating and distributing maps that are accessible to the visually impaired. - Provides impartial information and ideas on the use of assistive technology to assist people with disabilities. - Opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the development of and innovative uses of technology. - Conference proceedings online - Non-profit society that promotes informed choice and empowerment of persons living with disabilities. - 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. - Offers funding information, assistance, training, newsletters, and demonstration center. - Critiques of the new technologies and products that help the disabled to realize their potential as successful, productive employees. - Promotes the appropriate use of technology for students with disabilities in school programs. - Advances methods, technologies and products, through collaboration with all stakeholders to improve assistive technology devices and services. - RESNA is an interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability. - Develops methods for making science, math, and engineering information accessible to people with print disabilities. - WATA provides information, referrals, consultation, and training.
