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 Assistive TechnologyThe term Assistive Technology (AT) encompasses all products and services able to compensate for functional limitations, facilitating independence, and improving the quality of life of elderly people and people with disabilities.
ABLEDATAProvides information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Its database contains:
a national charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology. Augmentative and Alternative Communication Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center Improves technologies that furthers the development of communication, language, natural speech, discourse skills, and literacy of people with significant communication disorders. California Assistive Technology Systems (CATS) A statewide project which promotes access to assistive technologies, related services, and information that enable people with disabilities to be successful, independent and productive. Center for Applied Rehabilitation Technology (CART) Addresses the technology needs of people with disabilities from a team approach. Community Technology Centers' Network (CTCNet) A network of more than 300 community technology centers where people get access to computers and computer-related technology, such as the Internet. Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI) A resource to the education community by providing information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies by individuals with disabilities. EUSTAT Empowering Users Through Assistive Technology. EUSTAT, a study carried out in the period 1997-99 within the Telematics Application Programme of the European Commission, addressed the educational needs of end-users of AT. It produced educational material for people with disabilities, members of their family and personal assistants, as well as guidelines for those who organize or carry out educational initiatives that facilitate empowerment of end-users, helping them to make informed, appropriate and responsible AT choices. All the material produced within EUSTAT is contained in the set of four manuals available at this site. High Tech Center Training Unit of the California Community Colleges A state-of-the-art training and support facility for community college faculty wishing to acquire or improve teaching skills, methodologies, and pedagogy in Assistive and Instructional Computer Technology. The Center supports Assistive Computer Technology programs at 114 California community colleges. More than 7,000 students with disabilities are currently enrolled in High Tech Center programs statewide. This training unit carries out extensive research, testing and evaluation of new and emerging technologies of potential benefit to persons with disabilities. RESNA An interdisciplinary association for the advancement of rehabilitation and assistive technologies. Empowertech Assist children and adults with disabilities in leading independent and productive lives by providing access to enabling technology. Empowertech provides:
A research, development and resource center on technology and disability. VisionConnection - Vision Health Your connection to vision information and an accessible community for people who are partially sighted or blind. The Paciello Group (WebABLE) Promotes the interests of adaptive, assistive and access technology researchers, users and manufacturers. Back to Disabilities Resources | |
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