Assistive Technology Resources
List of Vendors (pdf download)
ADOBE ACROBAT needed to read a PDF document
Journals and Newsletters
Journal of Special Education Technology, Free with TAM Membership (a division of CEC); http://jset.unlv.edu
Special Education Technology Practice, Knowledge by Design, 5907 N. Kent Ave., Whitefish Bay, WI 53217-4615 www.setp.net
Closing the Gap—see website information below
NOCK
The mission of the National Organization Caring for Kids is to improve the quality of life for special needs children through the use of assistive technology.
I4C
Assistive Technology and Special Needs Resources by Internet4Classrooms
Universal Access for All
"In a time when we find our student populations becoming increasingly diverse and learning differences more apparent, Apple provides technology tools to support the best learning environment for all students regardless of their learning differences. These tools can engage all students, enhance their achievement, and inspire them to work harder."
Source: http://www.apple.com/education/accessibility/
Websites
www.abledata.com. ABLEDATA is an electronic database of information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment with more than 23,000 product listings.
www.closingthegap.com/rd/index.html. Closing The Gap is a resource directory, a collection of computer-related products and services with descriptions and manufacturer contact information for products determined appropriate for use in special education and rehabilitation.
www.fctd.info Family Center on Technology and Disability. This has an extensive list of AT reviews, user-friendly resources library, and more *
www.LDonline.com Go to the section on AT. To get to this, go to LD in Depth and then technology.
www.tamcec.org This is the website of the Technology and Media Division of the CEC.
www.trace.wisc.edu You can find links to adaptive freeware and shareware for easy access.
www.wati.org Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative has WATI assessment forms, updates, lending library, information, best practice tips, and more.
http://aac.unl.edu/ This is one of the leading AAC centers in the country for AAC and gives resources and AT product descriptions.
