Assistive Technology for computers and disability.
Academic Software: Adaptive Device Locator System
The Adaptive Device Locator System is moving onto the Web! Visit the new experimental web site and search two complete ADLS databases (Communication and Environmental Adaptation). Be sure to complete the on-line evaluation to let us know how to make this new resource better as we add the remaining five ADLS databases over the next year.
Various links for learning disabilities and other disability related resources.
Accessibility, Employment, Education
The American Alliance's mission is to remove the barriers of accessibility and employment between Businesses and People with Disabilities through Accessibility, Employment, & Education.
This site has an extensive list of links to pages pertaining to disabilities and disability information.
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, cross-disability organization whose goals are unity, leadership and impact. Their programs promote equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living and economic self-sufficiency. The organization works with national lawmakers to advance the political agenda of the disability community; has become a significant player in having Corporate America understand the far-reaching implications of employing people with disabilities; and has worked diligently to provide members with substantive affinity program benefits.
The world's largest scientific organization. The Committee on Persons with Disabilities publishes free manuals.
Apple K-12 Education-Disability resources
Apple is committed to helping persons with special needs attain a level of independence through a personal computer. Every Macintosh ships with rich, built-in features that support a positive user experience for disabled people.
Association for the Advancement of Rehabilitation Technology (RESNA)
Interdisciplinary society to promote the transfer of science, engineering and technology to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Association for the Development of Information Technology Systems for the Disabled (ASPHI)
A non-profit Association for the development of information technology services for the disabled aimed at the educational, social, and work integration of the disabled and handicapped.
Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
International organization of professionals committed to full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities through training programs, workshops, publications, and conferences.
Specializes in the aging and assistive technology markets with access to over 80,000 consumers, clinicians, health care professionals, and technical and industry experts.
The Center for Assistive Technology at the University of Buffalo
Conducts research, education and service to increase knowledge about assistive devices for persons with disabilities.
Computers are tools that can provide solutions to many problems facing people with disabilities today. Closing The Gap, Inc. is an organization that focuses on computer technology for people with special needs through its bi-monthly newspaper, annual international conference and extensive web site.
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
A coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
Cornucopia of Disability Information
CODI serves as a community resource for consumers and professionals by providing disability information in a wide variety of areas. Areas include education, directories and databases, statistics, government documents, computer access, legal, publications, WWW, bibliographic references, aging, politics, universal design and announcements.
Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is an international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
Developmental Disabilities Centre
Established in 1967. Its current activities include: research, student training, publication, and selected clinical services for children and adults with mental retardation and other disorders that affect learning and originate in childhood.
This is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established to promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn,work, and play independently.
EASI Street To Science Engineering and Math
This page and many of its resources have been developed with the support of the (nsf) National Science Foundation in an attempt to enhance access to (sem) science, engineering and math for professionals with disabilities.
Educational Resources Information Center
An information system providing access to journal and document literature dealing with education in 16 specialized areas which includes the education of persons with disabilities.
The Educators Toolkit-Teacher Resources
These resources are teaching tools and topics that cover many facets of education including special areas of education like ADD and other disabilities and impairments.
Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI)
Workshops, publications, and resources about computer access for people with disabilities.
The Faculty Room (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology)
The Faculty Room is a space for faculty and administrators at postsecondary institutions to learn about how to create classroom environments and activities that maximize the learning of all students, including those with disabilities. It includes six primary areas that address issues faced by postsecondary educators:
A global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with mental retardation and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.
HSI exists to alleviate human suffering by developing and providing resources to promote dignity, self-sufficiency, and empowerment for humanity.
Higher Education and the Handicapped Resources Center (HEATH)
A National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education for Handicapped Individuals with Disabilites.
Illinois Assistive Technology Project
Tech Connect's Information and Assistance Program can give you valuable information about technology for Illinoisans w/disabilities. . . viable alternatives, where to find them, how much they cost and more.Ê
Illinois Department Of Human Services
DHS helps Illinois families achieve self-sufficiency, independence and health to the maximum extent possible by providing an array of comprehensive services through employment, training, and independent living programs for persons with disabilities etc.
This site has resources including books, organizations, and web sites pertaining to inclusive education.
Internet Mental Health Resources
Provides both educational and commercial links to various disability resources.
A personal information manager.
Making Schools Work for Every Child
This Web site provides a collection of math and science equity materials to help teachers and administrators acknowledge children's diverse strengths, identify inequities, and improve the ways in which we currently serve students with varied needs.
Math Resources for People with Disabilities
This page provides links to a variety of sources for information on mathematics and disabilities. Topics include Inclusion Education, Teaching Math to the Blind, and Math for Computer Generated Spoken Documents.
A quick reference for information, accommodations, and legal requirements in providing equal access for students with disabilities.
The National Academy for Child Development
An international organization of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults reach their full potential. Designs specific home educational and therapeutic programs for infants, children, and adults and provides information on various disabilities.
National Center to Improve Practice
The National Center to Improve Practice seeks to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities by promoting the effective use of assistive and instructional technologies among educators and related personnel serving these students.
National Council on Disability
An independent federal agency to address, analyze, and make recommendations on issues of public policy which affect people with disabilities.
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
Resource library for people with disabilities.
NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals.
NSF promotes full participation of persons with disabilities in academic studies leading to careers in science and engineering.
Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)
Information about programs, grants, and events related to adult education and vocational education; school-to-work; high school reform; community college; community technology centers; empowerment zones and enterprise communities; teacher development activities.
Personal information organizers.
Project Assist - Iowa Department for the Blind
Creates and sells tutorials and keyboard guides that help people who are blind use popular Windows programs.
The Regional Alliance for mathematics and science education
Provides information about disability resources, the Regional Alliance offers resources about education topics and hosts Regional Networks to discuss education issues.
A project to enhance the ability of people with print disabilities to read, write, and manipulate information, with a focus on math equations, information normally presented in tables and graphs, and information presented in diagrams and figures.
The Special Needs Education (SERI) is a collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education.
Specific Resources About Types of Disabilities
A complete list of organizations about types of disabilities, arranged in aphabetical order.
Trace Research & Development Center
An interdisciplinary research, development and resource center on technology and disability "to advance the ability of people with disabilities to achieve their life objectives through the use of communication, computer and information technologies."
An electronics and software development laboratory specialising in systems to aid elderly and disabled people. The Laboratory focuses particularly on usability and access issues for modern technical systems and devices.
University of Delaware Applied Science and Engineering Laboratory
A program devoted to development and dissemination of new technologies for people with disabilities.
Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
Guidelines for universal web site accessibility.
Searchable directory for disability-related Internet resources and services to help make Web sites more accessible for people with disabilities.
Woodlake Technologies: Assistive Technology Solution
Whether it's giving someone the equipment necessary for basic communication, or supplying technology for an injured or disabled employee to remain on the job, Woodlake technologies can provide the solution.
Association on Disabled Student Service
P.O. 21192, Columbus, OH 43221
(614)292-3307
Programs and Post-Secondary Education
Association for Science and Persons with Disabilites
E. C. Keller, Jr. President; West Virginia Univ. Morgantown WV 26506
(304)293-5201 x 2513
A group of mainly secondary and college/university science educators who are teachers of courses including students with disabilities. Many members are themselves disabled.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
1250 N. Pitt St.,
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703)549-9110
FAX (703)549-3891
College Board ATP Services for Students with Disabilities
P.O. Box 6226, Princeton, NJ 08541-6226
(609)771-7137; (609)882-4118 (TTY)
The College Board provides special arrangements to minimize the possible effects of disabilities on test performance.
National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE)
1012 Cameron St.,
Alexandria, VA 22314
1-800-220-5183
FAX- (703) 836-2313
Resources for People with Disabilities (Book)
This set is filled with information that will help people with disabilities realize their educational and career goals
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