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Alphabetical listing of Assistive Technology Resources
Region 6 Assistive Technology Resources
Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas
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Assistive Technology Resources
AT508.com - Internet TV for Assistive Technology: ("the latest and greatest information on Assistive Technology and how it pertains to Section 508 is made available to everyone. Goal: To provide the public with a single point to find solutions to Section 508 compliance, and to showcase the companies responsible for the technological breakthroughs necessary to enable true Section 508 compliance."
Current and archived videos of important events, products and commentary related to disability issues, conferences, and information as well as "subject matter expert" articles. Utilizes Windows Media Player and/or Real Player for web cast video and audio.)
ABLEDATA (resource for information about businesses, organizations, and individuals who provide a service of designing and manufacturing custom made products for persons who have disabilities.)
AbilityHub: (resource site for Assistive Technology for computers and disability. AbilityHub is an Assistive Technology related web site for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. AbilityHub is a firm starting point for finding information concerning Assistive Technology.)
Access Board (the Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities.)
Apple Computer's Worldwide Disability Solutions (includes sections on Apple & Special Needs, Alliance for Technology Access (ATA), What's new in Assistive Technology, Software Library, On-Line Chats and resources for information about Macintosh assistive technologies.)
Arkansas Technology Resource Center ( administered by the Arkansas Easter Seal Society, 3920 Woodland Heights Rd. in Little Rock, AR. 72212-2495. (voice) 501-227-3600. "At the Technology Resource Center a multidisciplinary team of consultants conduct augmentative/ alternative communication, computer, environmental control, and sensory processing evaluations. Other Services Provided Include: Speech and Occupational Therapies, After-school and Summer Computer Classes, Training Sessions for Computer Use and Assistive Technology. Services are provided for children and adults. This program is a member of the Alliance for Technology Access, which is a national network of assistive technology centers, vendors, and researchers.") E-mail at: atrce@aol.com
Assitive Technology Loan Financing: (an excellent article by Joey Wallace. Ph.D. of the Virginia Assistive Technology System entitled "A Funding Alternative of Increasing Importance.")
ASSOCIATION OF BLIND CITIZENS: The purpose of the Association of Blind Citizens (ABC) is to advance relevant causes, increase opportunities in education, employment, cultural, recreational and other life activities, as well as enhance the social, political, and economic well-being for all persons who are blind or visually impaired. ABC offers publications, informative meetings, a special radio show, In Focus, as well as education, employment, recreational, and cultural opportunities to promote full inclusion in society. The Association of Blind Citizens has established the Assistive Technology Fund. The Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) will provide funds to cover 50% of the retail price of adaptive devices or software. The ABC board of directors believes that this program will allow blind and visually impaired individuals access to technology products that will have a significant impact on improving employment opportunities, increasing the level of independence and enhancing the recipients overall quality of life.
Breaking New Ground Resource Center ("Since its inception, the Breaking New ground Resource Center in Purdue's Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering has become internationally recognized as the primary source for information and resources on rehabilitation technology for persons working in agriculture.")
Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) : Founded in 1984 as the has earned international recognition for its development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies based on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). CAST staff includes specialists in education research and policy, neuropsychology, clinical/school psychology, technology, engineering, curriculum development, K-12 professional development, and more.
Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access
Communication Aid Manufacturers Association (CAMA) (an organization of manufacturers of assistive augmentative conmmunication systems distributed in North America. CAMA sponsors workshops and distributes member product literature.)
IBM (IBM's web site with links to company services, products and technical assistance in assistive technology.)
Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft's resource center for software, projects, technical assistance and services in computer based assistive technologies.)
Minomech (aim is to provide both the products and the knowledge that will help people with special needs to participate in, and enjoy the modern computing and communication revolution.)
National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education Through Technology, Media and Materials (NCIP) (promotes the effective use of technology to enhance educational outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive, physical and social/emotional disabilities.)
Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) (RESNA is an interdisciplinary association for the advancement of rehabilitation and assistive technologies (AT). Comprehensive web site or AT that includes sections on The Assistive technology Act of 1998, professional development, Documents On-Line, Directory of RESNA Certified AT Practitioners/Suppliers, Accessible Education technologies, credentialing Program, RESNA Job Bank, Technical Assistance Grant Home Page and on-line resource links related to disabilities, assistive technology, and the Technology Act Projects in the 56 U.S. states and territories.)
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (funded by the National Institute on Disability and rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) to develop and test new engineering solutions to problems related to disabilities. They conduct research and work to transfer the information gained on rehabilitation technologies into rehabilitation practice and development of systems for the exchange of technical and engineering information, improving distribution of technological devices and equipment to persons with disabilities. Each of the Centers specializes in a unique area of assistive technology related to specific disabilities and/or assistive accommodations. This link to NIDRR provides a current listing of Centers with specialty area(s), contact information and web site addresses.
RehabTool.com (information technology company that develops and markets innovative hardware and software integrated into solutions to assist individuals with disabilities and special needs. Offer many free unique services including: a personalized Product Search & Referral service to help choose appropriate assistive technology solutions and locate product vendors, a quarterly Newsletter to keep abreast of assistive technology developments, and access to AT Links Library, a comprehensive collection of links to the largest assistive technology catalogs, databases and vendor directories in North America.Speech to Speech (STS) (phone service that enables people with a speech disability to make a telephone call. For some people, making a phone call has been difficult or impossible because their speech is difficult to understand. Those who stutter or who use a communication device also use STS. Those who have cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, or live with the aftermath of stroke or brain injury are often those who benefit from STS.)
Tech Connections: "one stop resource for linking Assistive Technology with individuals with disabilities. Tech Connections is a national dissemination project designed to increase the utilization of existing and emerging assistive technology by State Vocational Rehabilitation programs, Employment Specialists, Employers and anyone interested in getting assistive technology to individuals with disabilities."
The Grapevine (information in the areas of augmentative communication and computer access assistive technology operated by the Prentke Romich Company.)
Trace Research & Development Center (excellent "up to date" web site for assistive technologies.)
Training Resource and Assistive Technology Center (TRAC): The University of New Orlean's Training, Resource and Assistive-technology Center (TRAC) provides quality services to persons with disabilities, rehabilitation professionals, educators and employers. The Center's services include evaluating technology accommodation for individuals at the Center's Assistive Technology Resource Lab or at the job site. Specific services include: computer skills evaluation and assistive technology assessments. Other services include vocational evaluations, job readiness, employment placement services, computer training and services for the business community that include job accommodation consultation, customized disability awareness training as well as other workshops, consultation and technical assistance.
Washington Assistive Technology Alliance (WATA) (resource for information related to the most common funding sources for assistive technology and customer information on successful funding of assistive technology devices and services.)
Workplace RERC - Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Workplace Accommodations (identifies, designs, and develops devices and systems to help people with disabilities be more productive in the workplace. A primary focus of the Center is the use of universal design concepts -- the design of products and environments to be usable by all workers, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.)
Region 6 State Assistive Technology Projects
Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma New Mexico Texas
Arkansas
Arkansas Increasing Capabilities Access Network (ICAN) (administered via the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education - Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, 2201 Brookwood Dr., Suite 117 in Little Rock, Arkansas 72202.)
Louisiana
Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN) (Through information and referral LATAN can help you find out what kinds of devices are out there, how to get them, and what types of funding is available to help you get them. Contact LATAN toll free at 1-800-279-6185, (voice/TTY) 504-925-9500 or (Fax) 504-925-9560. Click here to e-mail at: latanstate@aol.com)
Training Resource and Assistive Technology Center (TRAC): The University of New Orlean's Training, Resource and Assistive-technology Center (TRAC) provides quality services to persons with disabilities, rehabilitation professionals, educators and employers. The Center's services include evaluating technology accommodation for individuals at the Center's Assistive Technology Resource Lab or at the job site. Specific services include: computer skills evaluation and assistive technology assessments. Other services include vocational evaluations, job readiness, employment placement services, computer training and services for the business community that include job accommodation consultation, customized disability awareness training as well as other workshops, consultation and technical assistance.
New Mexico
New Mexico Technology Assistance Program (The New Mexico Technology Assistance Program (NMTAP) offers free services to New Mexicans with disabilities to help them get the assistive technology (AT) services they need. Contacy NMTAP toll free at 800-866-2253 or 435 St. Michael's Dr., Building D in Santa Fe, NM 87505. (voice/TTY) 505-827-3532 or (Fax) 505-827-3746. E-mail at: nmdvrtap@aol.com)
Oklahoma
Oklahoma ABLE TECH (assistive technology project at the Oklahoma State University Wellness Center.)
Texas
Texas Technology Access Project (provides information, conducts training and technical assistance and works with policy makers to support children and adults with disabilities in their efforts to acquire and use technology as a routine part of day-to-day living.)
Region 6 Information and Resources Center
Updated: 7-26-05