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A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
AAC
Intervention
http://www.aacintervention.com
Augmentative/Alternative
Communicaton Intervention
Products & Presentations by Caroline Musslewhite
Ability
Magazine
http://www.abilitymagazine.com
Publication of ABILITY Awareness, a non-profit organization
dedicated
to enhancing the quality of life for people with
disabilities through
housing, education, employment, media
and volunteer opportunities.
ABLEDATA National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research, US Dept
of Education
http://www.abledata.com
Search
their database to find information on any AT device or adaptive equipment.
AbleNet,
Inc.
http://www.ablenetinc.com
Offers practical products and creative solutions for teaching
children with disabilities. They produce switches and simple communication
aides.
Access-Able
Travel Source
http://www.access-able.com
Provides access information for mature and disabled travelers.
Adaptivation,
Inc
http:// www.adaptivation.com
Adaptivation designs, manufactures and distributes assistive
technology to persons with disabilities throughout the world. Products
include switches, including traction pads, mounts, VoicePal communication
devices, etc.
Adaptive
Switch Laboratories
http://asl-inc.com
Designs and adapts devices that allows uses to achieve
independent movement, environmental control, and communication/computer
access.
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Adobe
Access Site
http://access.adobe.com
A jumping off point for information on the features and capabilities of
ADOBE products that enhance electronic document accessibility for people
with blindness, low vision and motor impairments.
Alliance
for Technology Access (ATA)
http://www.ataccess.org
The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a network of community-based
Resource Centers, Developers, Vendors 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.
ALS Association
http://www.alsa.org
Provides accurate and timely information as well as a resource directory
pointing to sources of information.
AMDI (Advanced Multimedi Devices Inc.)
http://www.amdi.net
A manufacturer of a full line of communication products from single message through dynamic screen communicators. AMDi also provides unique AAC solutions in the form of special switches and activities geared to national content standards.
American
Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
http://www.aamr.org
Keeps you informed about recent developments in the developmental disabilities
community and their latest initiatives.
American
Foundation for the Blind, Technology Center
http://www.afb.org
AFB is dedicated to addressing the most critical issues facing this growing
population: independent living, literacy, employment, and technology.
American
Physical Therapy Association
http://www.apta.org
The American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) mission is to further
the profession's role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement
dysfunctions and the enhancement of the physical health and functional
abilities of members of the public.
American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
http://www.asha.org
Resources and information about communication disorders for professionals,
parents, family, media and others.
Apple
Computer Accessibility Site
http://www.apple.com/accessibility
Apple's official site. Has a database to search for solutions and information
on accessibility features.
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Applied
Science and Engineering Laboratories
http://www.asel.udel.edu
Asperger
Syndrome Information and Support
http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger
Assistive
Technology, Inc. (Tobii ATI)
http://www.assistivetech.com
Assistive Technology, Inc. provides innovative solutions to help people
with learning,communication, and access difficulties lead more independent
and productive lives.
Assistive
Technology Industry Association (ATIA)
http://www.atia.org
Serves as the collective voice of the Assistive Technology industry regarding
products and services for people with disabilities.
Augmentative
Communication Inc.
http://augcominc.com/acn.html
Sarah Blackstone's site, has information concerning her
newsletter and sample issues related to people who use AAC devices.
Autism
Asperger Publishing Company
http://www.asperger.net
Their mission is to be the first source for practical
solutions related to autism, Asperger Syndrome, and other pervasive developmental
disorders.
Autism
Resources
http://www.autism-resources.com
Offers information and links regarding the developmental disabilities
autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
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Autism
Society of America
http://www.autism-society.org
Provides information and education to help in decision-making rather than
advocating for one particular theory or philosophy.
Brain
Injury Association USA
http://www.biausa.org/
A clearinghouse of community service information and resources.
California
State University at Northridge (CSUN)
Center on Disabilities
http://www.csun.edu/cod
Provides services to people with disabilities by the dissemination of
information through training programs, conferences, workshops, seminars,
and electronic media.
CALL
Centre, University of Edinburgh
http://callcentre.education.ed.ac.uk
The CALL Centre (Communication Aids for Language and Learning) provides
specialist expertise in technology for children who have speech, communication
and/or writing difficulties.
Captioned
Media Program
http://www.cfv.org
Provides all persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, awareness of and
equal access to communication and learning through the use of captioned
educational media and supportive collateral materials.
Center
for Applied Special Technology
http://www.cast.org
Focuses on the development of learning models, approaches, and tools that
are usable by a wide range of learners.
Cerebral Palsy Information
http://1800wheelchair.com/news/post/cerebral-palsy-information.aspx
Provides a great overview of cerebral palsy including: causes, different types, equipment and therapy.
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Children
and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD)
http://www.chadd.org
Provides science-based, evidence-based information about AD/HD.
Closing
the Gap
http://www.closingthegap.com
Provides
practical up-to-date information on assistive technology products, procedures,
and best practices.
Communication
Independence for the Neurologically Impaired (CINI)
http://www.cini.org
Disseminates information about the communication technology that can
help people with ALS/MND (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
Council
for Exceptional Children
http://www.cec.sped.org
International professional organization dedicated to improving educational
outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities,
and/or the gifted.
DisABILITY
Information and Resources
http://www.makoa.org
Provides a multitude of links.
DO-IT
Program (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology)
http://www.washington.edu/doit
Resources to promote the use of accessible electronic and information
technology and universal design.
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DREAMMS
for Kids
http://www.dreamms.org
Facilitates technology access for children with special needs
Elementary Literacy Links
Explore some excellent sites to help your child with their reading and writing skills.
Equal
Access to Software and Information (EASI)
http://people.rit.edu/easi/
Provides
consulting to colleges, universities and public libraries on how to make
their computer and information systems accessible to students, faculty
and staff with disabilities.
Education
with New Technologies
http://learnweb.harvard.edu/ent
Designed to help educators develop, enact, and access effective ways of
using new technologies.
ERIC
Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education http://eric.ed.gov
Provides information on the education of individuals with disabilities
as well as those who are gifted.
Exceptional
Parent
http://www.eparent.com
Provides information, support, ideas, encouragement and outreach for parents
and families of children with disabilities, and the professionals
who work with them.
Family
Network on Disabilities in Florida (FND)
http://www.fndfl.org
A statewide alliance of individuals with disabilities, special needs,
orat-risk and their families. Their mission is to provide family-driven
support, training, information, and advocacy.
Family
Village
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu
Integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on
the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their
families, and for those that provide them services and support.
Florida
Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST)
http://www.faast.org
In an effort to increase awareness of and access to Assistive Technology,
FAAST conducts an outreach campaign to both urban and rural areas through
educational workshops and seminars, publications, information exchange,
vendor round tables, coordination with other service providers, businesses,
and the community.
Florida
Department of Education
http://www.fldoe.org/
Provides information and links to a multitude of educational issues.
Florida
Department of Education, Bureau of Instructional Support and Community
Services
http://www.fldoe.org/ese
Exams state and federal laws, rules and regulations affecting public education;
and coordinates among other agencies, the delivery of services to public
school students in Florida.
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Florida
Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) http://www.paec.org/fdlrsweb
Provides support services to educators, parents, and other professionals
who work with exceptional students.
Florida
Inclusion Network (FIN)
http://floridainclusionnetwork.com
Works to break
down barriers to inclusion. Offers learning opportunities, information,
materials, financial support to educators and families.
Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.
http://www.ftri.org
Provides specialized telecommunications equipment toqualified residents of Florida who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind, or Speech Impaired.
Florida
Virtual School
http://www.flvs.net
A statewide, internet-based, public high school offering a rigorous curriculum
online.
Georgia Project for Assistive Technology
http://www.gpat.org
A unit of the Georgia Department of Education that supports local school systems in their efforts to provide assistive technology devices and services to students with disabilities.
Institute
for Small and Rural Districts
http://www.nefec.org/isrd
Assists exceptional student education administrators in small and rural
districts meet the needs of students with disabilities.
International
Dyslexia Association
http://www.interdys.org
Provides a forum for parents, educators, and researchers to share their
experiences, methods, and knowledge.
International
Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC)
http://www.isaac-online.org
A worldwide alliance working to create opportunities for people who communicate with little or no speech.
International
Society for Technology in Education
http://www.iste.org
Provides leadership and service to improve teaching and learning by advancing
the effective use of technology in K–12 education and teacher education.
Provides members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance
in incorporating computers, the Internet, and other new technologies into
their schools.
Internet Special Education Resources
http://www.iser.com
Acts as a central starting point that integrates information, resources,
and communication.
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Job Accommodation
Network (JAN)
http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a free consulting service
that provides information about job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the
employability of people with disabilities.
Kids
Speech
http://www.kidspeech.com
General
speech site, good information on language development and treatment ideas.
LD Online
http://www.ldonline.org
Provides links for parents, teachers and other professionals on various
learning disabilities.
LD Resources
http://www.ldresources.com
Resources and a discussion area where users can post questions, their
own resources or stories, or join numerous ongoing discussions.
Learning
Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
http://www.ldanatl.org
LDA provides information, support, education and resources through its
network of nearly 300 state and local affiliates in 50 states and Puerto
Rico.
Maryland
Technology Assistance Program
http://www.mdtap.org
Provides a statewide, consumer responsive system of technical assistance
for individuals with disabilities.
Math.com
http://www.math.com
Dedicated to providing revolutionary ways for students, parents, teachers,
and everyone to learn math.
Michigan Assistive Technology Program
http://www.copower.org/at/index.htm
Provides a statewide responsive system of technical and financial assistance programs for individuals with AT needs.
Microsoft
Disability site
http://www.microsoft.com/enable
Learn how Microsoft is striving to build products that are accessible
to everyone and help people realize their full potential.
National
Association of State Directors of Special Education
http://www.nasdse.org
NASDSE provides support to all states and territories through training,
technical assistance, research, policy development and the development
and modeling of powerful collaborative relationships with other organizations
and all constituencies.
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National
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
http://www.add.org
Packed with articles, personal stories, interviews with AD/HD professionals,
book reviews, and links to other AD/HD-related sites that provide useful
information which may be helpful to you.
National
Center for Education Statistics
http://nces.ed.gov
Is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data that are
related to education in the United States and other nations.
National
Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research
http://www.ncddr.org
NCDDR performs research, technical assistance and demonstration activities
focusing on the dissemination and utilization of disability research.
National
Down Syndrome Society
http://www.ndss.org /
Comprehensive
information source of Down Syndrome.
National
Federation of the Blind
http://www.nfb.org/
The purpose of the National Federation of the Blind is two-fold—to
help blind persons achieve self-confidence and self-respect and to act
as a vehicle for collective self-expression by the blind.
National
Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
http://www.nichcy.org
Serves the nation as a central source of information on:
disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth, IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education,
No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and research-based information on effective educational practices.
National
Organization for Rare Disorders
http://www.rarediseases.org
NORD serves as the primary non-governmental clearinghouse for information
on rare disorders. It also provides referrals, support groups and other
sources of assistance.
National
Organization on Disability
http://www.nod.org
Gateway
to information to even the employment and spending playing field.
National
Spinal Cord Injury Association
http://www.spinalcord.org
Addresses
information and issues important to our constituency, policy makers, the
general public, and the media, including injury prevention, improvements
in medical, rehabilitative and supportive services, research and public
policy formulation.
NEO Direct
http://www.neo-direct.com
Formerly the maker of Alphasmarts. NEO Direct has the perfect writing tools and accessories to meet your unique needs.
News-2-You
http://www.news-2-you.com/index.aspx
A weekly
publication for students with special needs with simple text and symbols.
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Onion
Mountain Technology
http://www.onionmountaintech.com
Provides
consultations, evaluations, training, workshops and presentations as well
as a full line of low and mid tech tools in their LoTTIE Kit™ (Low
Tech Tools for Inclusive Education) product line.
Our Kids
http://www.our-kids.org
The
Our-Kids Web site supports the Our-Kids Email list. Our-Kids is a "Family"
of parents, caregivers and others who are working with children with physical
and/or mental disabilities and delays.
Quality
Indicators for Assistive Technology (QIAT) Services in School Settings
(University of Kentucky) http://natri.uky.edu/assoc_projects/qiat/
The
QIAT Consortium is a nationwide grassroots group that includes hundreds
of individuals who provide input into the ongoing process of identifying,
disseminating, and implementing a set of widely-applicable Quality Indicators
for Assistive Technology Services in School Settings that can be used
as a tool to support.
QIAT
Resources - additional website links http://natri.uky.edu/assoc_projects/qiat/links.html
Recordings
for the Blind and Dyslexic
http://www.rfbd.org
The
nation's educational library for those with print disabilities.
Rehabilitation
Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
http://www.resna.org
Promotes research, development, education, advocacy and provision of technology.
Research
Center on Communication Enhancement (AAC-RERC)
http://www.aac-rerc.com
Conducts research, sponsors/conducts conferences, develops technology,
provides technical assistance, conducts training seminars, facilitates
technology transfer, and evaluates technology.
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Secondary Literacy Links
Explore Language Arts sites geared to students Gr.6-12.
Special
Education Resources on the Internet
http://seriweb.com
A
collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to
those involved in the fields related to Special Education.
Special
Needs Family Fun
http://www.family-friendly-fun.com
Offers family fun and special needs resources to enhance the fun and quality
of family life for families with disabilities.
State Assistive Technology Projects Resource Center
http://www.abledata.com/abledata.cfm?pageid=113573&top=16050&ksectionid=193
26&stateorganizations=1
These projects support consumer-driven, statewide, techonology related assistance for individuals of all ages with disabilities. There are 56 projects (one in each state and in DC and US territories), they are funded under the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988, as amended.
TASH
http://tash.org
TASH
is an international advocacy association promoting full inclusion of people
with disabilities in all aspects of life.
Teacher’s
Network
http://www.teachnet.org
Identifies
and connects innovative teachers exemplifying professionalism and creativity
within public school systems.
Teaching Resources for Florida ESE
http://www.cpt.fsu.edu/ese
Designed to help teachers of students disabilities in implementing with the Florida Sunshine State Standards for Special Diploma.
Tech Matrix.org
http://techmatrix.org
Need to compare features of devices? Look no further. This site will provide you with the latest information on any assistive technology devices you are considering.
Technology
Integration
http://www.lburkhart.com
Linda
Burkhart's site, has tons of practical information.
The Arc
(of the United States)
http://www.thearc.org
Works
to include all children and adults with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental
disabilities in every community.
Through
the Looking Glass
http://www.lookingglass.org
Provides comprehensive services to parenting families with diverse
disabilities and medical issues.
Trace
Research and Development Center
http://www.trace.wisc.edu
Their mission is to
prevent the barriers and capitalize on the opportunities presented by
current and emerging technologies, in order to create a world that is
as accessible and usable as possible for as many people as possible.
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United
Cerebral Palsy
http://www.ucp.org
UCP is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is
a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability.
United
States Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/index.jsp
Comprehensive
site to all educational issues.
Vermont Assistive Technology Project
http://www.dad.state.vt.us/atp/
VATP strives to increase awareness and change policies to insure assistive technology is available to all Vermonters with disabilities.
World
Congress & Exposition on Disabilities
http://www.wcdexpo.com
Presents
a wide array of the latest products and services representing associations,
pharmaceutical, assistive technology, automotive, mobility, durable medical
equipment, personal care, computer and many other industries.
Yahoo
Disability Site
http://dir.yahoo.com/society_and_culture/disabilities
Comprehensive
search engine.
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