DMOZ - Society: Disabled: Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology

Information, research, and data about Assistive Technology - devices and services that assist people with disabilities with daily living tasks, communication, education, work, and recreation. What is Assistive Technology?

Assistive or Adaptive Technology (AT) commonly refers to products, devices or equipment, whether acquired commercially, modified or customized, that are used to maintain, increase or improve the functional capacities of individuals with disabilities.

Subcategories 8

Related categories 3

Sites 16

Aacreport.com

Information resource concerning a writing and speech generating device.

Ability Tools

An organization dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities.

Assistive Technology Industry Association

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.

Augmentative Communication

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.

Axistive

Offers free news, articles, product reviews and vendor information about assistive technology devices.

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 accessible to the visually impaired.

Better Living Through Technology

Provides impartial information and ideas on the use of assistive technology to assist people with disabilities.

Center for Applied Special Technology

Opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the development of and innovative uses of technology.

Center on Disabilities

Conference proceedings online

Cowichan Independent Living Resource Center

Non-profit society that promotes informed choice and empowerment of persons living with disabilities.

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 to look for money, and suggestions for what to do when applying for funding.

Illinois Assistive Technology Project

Offers funding information, assistance, training, newsletters, and demonstration center.

Project Participate

Promotes the appropriate use of technology for students with disabilities in school programs.

Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America

RESNA is an interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability.

Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology Transfer

Advances methods, technologies and products, through collaboration with all stakeholders to improve assistive technology devices and services.

Washington Assistive Technology Alliance

WATA provides information, referrals, consultation, and training.